180413-N-RI884-0063 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 13, 2018) Landing craft, air cushions, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, approach the well deck of 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 1st Class Daniel Barker/Released)