180314-N-SA412-1079 EAST CHINA SEA (March 14, 2018) The guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) transits alongside the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during flight operations with an F-35B lightning II. 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 Sean Galbreath/Released)