180114-N-BD308-0091 SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 14, 2018) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) reunite with their families after mooring in Sasebo, Japan. The Wasp, capable of operating the U.S. Marine Corp's F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, will replace USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship in the 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Levingston Lewis/Released)