180310-N-RI884-0711 EAST CHINA SEA (March 10, 2018) An SA-330J Puma helicopter departs the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14) during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group is conducting a regional patrol meant to strengthen regional alliances, provide rapid-response capability, and advance the Up-Gunned ESG concept. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Barker/Released)