PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2026) - U.S. Marine Corps amphibious combat vehicle attached to 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, prepare to depart the well deck of amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during Ashland’s well deck operations certification off the California coast, Jan. 25, 2026. Task Force Ashland is a flexible, forward-deployed crisis response force led by the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Purpose-built to integrate with allies and partners, TF Ashland supports a free and open Indo-Pacific by providing immediate response capabilities for any contingency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Sgt. Brian Knowles) (This photo illustration combines two photos of different exposures)
| Date Taken: | 01.24.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.10.2026 03:06 |
| Photo ID: | 9515170 |
| VIRIN: | 260125-M-FG738-1206 |
| Resolution: | 5917x3328 |
| Size: | 7.82 MB |
| Location: | PACIFIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 2 |
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