190206-N-SA412-0718 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 6, 2019) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) board an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Island Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during a visit, board, search and seizure drill. Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, 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 3rd Class Sean Galbreath/Released)