180416-N-NM806-0001 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 16, 2018) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) vehicle assigned to Navy Beach Unit (NBU) 7 launches from the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as part of 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 Taylor King/Released)