180717-N-VK310-0125 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 17, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class James Spencer signals an F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VFMA) 121 during carrier qualifications and flight deck certifications aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). VMFA-121 is aboard Wasp assigned under the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) forward deployed to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Molina/Released)