180312-N-BD308-0006 EAST CHINA SEA (March 12, 2018) Sailors participate in an M9 service pistol qualification shoot aboard 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 3rd Class Levingston Lewis/Released)