180323-N-RI884-0658 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 23, 2018) Civilian media from the U.S., Japan and other countries observe an F-35B Lightning II aircraft land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during flight operations. Wasp, part of the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability 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 1st Class Daniel Barker/Released)