180314-N-SA412-1146 EAST CHINA SEA (March 14, 2018) F-35B Lightning II aircraft conduct flight operations 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 Sean Galbreath/Released)