181011-N-VK310-0007 PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 11, 2018) Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), suspend from an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to the "Island Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 above the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during a special patrol insertion/extraction (SPIE) exercise. 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 2nd Class Michael Molina/Released)