180413-N-RI884-0068 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 13, 2018) A landing craft, air cushion, assigned to Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7, approachs 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)