160722-N-TO519-118 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 22, 2016) A landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) departs the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) July 22, 2016. Wasp is deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan Wilkes/Released)