180416-N-VK310-0042 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 16, 2018) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU), takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during 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 3rd Class Michael Molina/Released)