181023-N-RI884-0220 EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 23, 2018) A flight deck crew member directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Island Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 as it lands on 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/Released)