181023-N-RI884-0126 EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 23, 2018) Capt. Colby Howard, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1), speaks about current and future plans with first class petty officers in the well deck during an all-hands call. 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)