180311-N-XB010-0005 EAST CHINA SEA (March 11, 2018) Sailors move an F-35B Lightning II into the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 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 2nd Class Desmond Parks/Released)