180316-N-SA412-0030 SASEBO, Japan (March 16, 2018) Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) load gear and supplies onto 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)