260601-N-XG173-1112 NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO (Jun 1, 2026) Information Systems Technician Second Class Nick Mackiewicz, assigned to Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48), greets family upon return to Naval Base San Diego, June 1, 2026. USS Ashland returns to its homeport of Naval Base San Diego following operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet. An integral part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. 3rd Fleet leads naval forces in the Indo-Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary to execute the U.S. Navy's role across the full spectrum of military operations. U.S. 3rd Fleet works together with allies and partners to advance freedom of navigation and overflight, the rule of law and other principles that underpin security for the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Aja Bleu Campbell)
| Date Taken: | 06.01.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.01.2026 16:59 |
| Photo ID: | 9719070 |
| VIRIN: | 260601-N-XG173-1177 |
| Resolution: | 2576x3842 |
| Size: | 2.07 MB |
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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