181014-N-RI884-0131 EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 14, 2018) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during flight operations. 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)