Warren sailor serves on the USS Ashland

    Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Xao Vue, from Warren, Michigan, lights a torch with a starter in the HT shop aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Markus Castaneda)