190408-N-OX029-1133 SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 8, 2019) – The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) performs flight operations in international airspace during Exercise Balikatan 2019. In its 35th iteration, Exercise Balikatan 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/Released)