190413-N-RI884-1130 SUBIC BAY, Philippines (April 13, 2019) Outgoing commanding officer Capt. Colby Howard (left), receives a Legion of Merit award from Commander, Amphibious Force, 7th Fleet Rear Adm. Brad Cooper aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during a Change of Command ceremony. Wasp, flagship of 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 1st Class Daniel Barker/Released)