170716-N-VK310-038 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 16, 2017) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Edward Forbes signals an AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231 prior to launch from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The ship is underway acquiring certifications in preparation for their upcoming homeport shift to Sasebo, Japan, where they will relieve the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Molina/Released)