190711-N-RI884-1374 CORAL SEA (July 11, 2019) The battle ensign flies aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as the ship transits as part of a ship formation during Talisman Sabre 2019. Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is currently participating in Talisman Sabre 2019 off the coast of Northern Australia. A bilateral, biennial event, Talisman Sabre is designed to improve U.S. and Australian combat training, readiness and interoperability through realistic, relevant training necessary to maintain regional security, peace and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Barker)