180320-N-NM806-0369 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 20, 2018) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 flies alongside the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, part of the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU), is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance operability with partners, serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency and advance the Up-Gunned ESG concept. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor King/Released)