180417-N-FN963-0019 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 17, 2018) The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) maneuvers as part of a coordinated formation with its expeditionary strike group (ESG). The Wasp ESG is on a scheduled deployment in the Indo-Pacific region to support training under the U.S. Pacific Fleet�s up-gunned ESG concept and serve as a forward multi-mission asset for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Richard L.J. Gourley/Released)