Landing craft utility (LCU) 1633, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, is moored within the well deck of Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) after night operations. Ashland is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and is currently conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Raymond D. Diaz III/Released)