180416-N-RI884-0171 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 14, 2018) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) man their positions in preparation for flight operations in support of a certification exercise (CERTEX). CERTEX is 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)