EAST CHINA SEA (March 10, 2015)

[The Patriot]

EAST CHINA SEA (March 10, 2015)




A landing craft utility assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 prepares to enter the well deck of the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) while transporting Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU). Ashland is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and, along with the embarked 31st MEU, is conducting an amphibious integration training exercise. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christian Senyk (Released) 150310-N-NT265-037

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