190624-N-BK917-1024 CORAL SEA (June 24, 2019) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fast-rope from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) squadron 25, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, 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 2nd Class Eric Shorter/Released)