180919-N-RI884-0010 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 19, 2018) A Marine attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fast ropes out of an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, assigned to the “Flying Tigers” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced), to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise. Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group, with embarked 31st MEU, 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)