190209-N-OX029-1023 Philippine Sea (Feb. 9, 2019) - An F-35B Lightning II aircraft attached to the F-35B Detachment of the "Flying Tigers" of Marine Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, 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 Benjamin F. Davella III)