190402-N-OX029-1196 SUBIC BAY, Philippines (April 2, 2019) The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) and the Philippine navy BRP Tarlac (LD 601) conduct amphibious operations in support of Exercise Balikatan 2019. Exercise Balikatan, in its 35th iteration, is an annual U.S., Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counter-terrorism, and other combined military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin F. Davella III Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin F. Davella III/Released)