180308-N-RI884-0152 EAST CHINA SEA (March 5, 2018) The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) fires a Phalanx Close-in Weapons System (CIWS) during a live-fire training exercise. The Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group is conducting a regional patrol meant to strengthen regional alliances, provide rapid-response capability, and advance the Up-Gunned concept. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Barker/Released)