190329-M-HN227-2024 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 29, 2019) A Sailor aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) readies an F-35B Lightning II for flight operations, March 29, 2019, in international airspace over the Philippine Sea. The U.S. is proud to participate in the Philippines-led exercise in order to conduct capabilities development training that enhances our forces' tactics, techniques and procedures across a wide range of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps Imagery by Cpl. Richard Limone/Released)