USS Ashland (LSD 48)

Ashland Change Of Command

Cmdr. Dirk Sonnenberg, the off-going commanding officer of dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) shakes hands with Sailors onboard Ashland following a change of command ceremony, Oct. 5, 2023. During the ceremony, Cmdr. Quinn Matt relieved Cmdr. Dirk Sonnenberg as commanding officer of Ashland. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dominic Delahunt)

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SAN DIEGO — Cmdr. Dirk Sonnenberg was relieved by Cmdr. Quinn Matt as commanding officer of amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during a change of command ceremony aboard Ashland, Oct. 5, 2023.

USS Ashland Arrives in Homeport San Diego

Amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) arrives in San Diego for a scheduled homeport shift, April 20, 2023. Ashland shifted homeports from Sasebo to San Diego after serving as a forward-deployed ship in U.S. 7th Fleet since August 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Roland Ardon)

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SAN DIEGO — Amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) arrived in San Diego April 20, after almost a decade of forward-deployed service operating out of Japan.

Ashland Completes Forward Deployment to Sasebo

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) departs Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan (CFAS) March 22, 2023. Ashland’s new homeport will be San Diego after serving as a forward-deployed ship in U.S. 7th Fleet since August 2013. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeremy Graham)

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The dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) departed Sasebo March 22, 2023 for its new homeport of San Diego, California.

SWOBOSS Visits CFAY

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 17, 2022) Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, speaks with the Chief Petty Officers' Mess aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105). During a tour, Kitchener evaluated Dewey’s current state of readiness, met with Sailors and presented the crew with the 2021 Battle Effectiveness award. (U.S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kelby Sanders)

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Vice Adm. Roy Kitchener, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet visited Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) and Sasebo (CFAS) to engage with forward-deployed Sailors and their communities and connect with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) partners, Oct. 16-20.

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U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division prepare to board a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 (HMH-466) on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during Balikatan 22, off the coast of the Philippines, March 28, 2022. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades shared experiences. Balikatan, Tagalog for 'shoulder-to-shoulder,' is a longstanding bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partnership between both countries. Balikatan 22 is the 37th iteration of the exercise and coincides with the 75th anniversary of U.S.-Philippine security cooperation.

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Balikatan featured field and maritime training events including an amphibious exercise.

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190223-N-WI365-1123 KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (Feb. 23, 2019) – The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) is anchored out off the coast of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. 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)

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KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (NNS) – The amphibious assault ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) arrived in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia for a port visit, Feb. 23 as they continue working to strengthen regional partnerships.

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GUAM (NNS) - The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) departed the waters near Guam