180413-N-BD308-0009 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 13, 2018) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the "Dragons" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 launches from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during a certification exercise (CERTEX). The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) and Amphibious Squadron 11 are conducting a CERTEX as the final evaluation in a series of training exercises which ensures readiness for crisis response throughout the Indo-Pacific region.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Levingston Lewis/Released)