180919-N-RI884-0191 PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 19, 2018) Sailors inspect the flight deck and conduct maintenance on an MV-22 Osprey assigned to the Flying Tigers of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). 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)