181010-N-RI884-0468 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 10, 2018) A flight deck crew member aboard the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Wally Schirra (T-AKE 8) attaches a cargo hook to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Island Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 during a vertical replenishment with the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, flagship of Wasp Amphibious Ready 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)