180418-N-RI884-0860 PHILIPPINE SEA (April 18, 2018) A CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to the "Dragons" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as part 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)