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An F-35B Lightning II lands aboard USS Wasp during training at sea. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: PHILIPINE SEA (Jan. 19, 2019) An F-35B Lightning II belonging to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during training at sea, Jan. 19, 2019. Naval aviators with VMFA-121 completed a series of take-off and landings during the training to sharpen their capabilities as the fixed-wing aviation asset of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit's Aviation Combat Element - the squadron flies the Marine Corps' newest, most advanced multi-role fighter, the F-35B. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU partnering with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. T. T. Parish/Released)190119-M-PJ332-026

180409-N-NM806-1020 by U.S. Pacific Fleet Via Flickr: EAST CHINA SEA (April 9, 2018) The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) steams in formation during bilateral drills with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. The drills were held as part of an enduring commitment of both sea services to increase interoperability and proficiency in conducting operations together. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor King/Released)

Sailors prepare to tow an F-35B Lightning II on the flight deck of USS Wasp. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: PHILIPPINE SEA (March 23, 2018) Sailors prepare to tow an F-35B Lightning II on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners, serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency and advance the Up-Gunned ESG Concept. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Michael Molina/Released)180323-N-VK310-0034 Join the conversation: www.navy.mil/viewGallery.asp www.facebook.com/USNavy www.twitter.com/USNavy navylive.dodlive.mil pinterest.com plus.google.com

USS Wasp (LHD 1) transits behind ships during a replenishment-at-sea. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: TASMAN SEA (July 9, 2019) The amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) transits behind the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), left, the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Rappahannock (T-AO 204), center, and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) during a replenishment-at-sea. Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is currently participating in Talisman Sabre 2019 off the coast of Northern Australia. A bilateral, biennial event, Talisman Sabre is designed to improve U.S. and Australian combat training, readiness and interoperability through realistic, relevant training necessary to maintain regional security, peace and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Galbreath/Released)190709-N-SA412-0005

190607-N-SA412-1391 by U.S. Pacific Fleet Via Flickr: PHILIPPINE SEA (June 7, 2019) An F-35B Lightning II aircraft attached to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced) lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is underway conducting routine operations as part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Galbreath/released)

190403-N-RI884-0152 by U.S. Pacific Fleet Via Flickr: SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 3, 2019) An MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268, lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during flight operations in support of Exercise Balikatan 2019. Exercise Balikatan, in its 35th iteration, is an annual U.S., Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counter-terrorism, and other combined military operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Barker)

F-35B Lightning II and and MV-22 Osprey aircraft are secured to the flight deck of USS Wasp (LHD 1). by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: PHILIPPINE SEA (March 27, 2019) F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 and MV-22 Ospreys tilt-rotor aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268 are secured to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, flagship of Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a lethal ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Barker/Released) 190327-N-RI884-3596