180726-N-XX112-002 PACIFIC OCEAN (July 17, 2018) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class James Spencer, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), signals an F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VFMA) 121 during carrier qualifications and flight deck certifications. VMFA-121 is aboard Wasp assigned under the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit forward deployed to Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Molina/Released)