INDIAN OCEAN (July 9th, 2015) - A Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat approaches the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) as Sailors lower the crane for recovery of the boat onboard during Talisman Sabre 2015. Ashland is in the Indian Ocean participating in Talisman Sabre 2015, Talisman Sabre is a bilateral exercise intended to train Australian and U.S. forces in planning and conducting combined task force operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications 3rd Class David A. Cox)