180914-N-RI884-0218 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 14, 2018) MV-22 Ospreys, assigned to the "Flying Tigers" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, take off from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during flight operations. Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Barker/Released)