190714-N-DQ787-0019 CORAL SEA (July 14, 2019) An MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), takes off of the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during flight operations in support of 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 Seaman Apprentice David Glotzbach/Released)