SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 25, 2018) - A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to the "Flying Tigers" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 reenforced, hovers over the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during a fast-rope exercise. Wasp, flagship of the 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.

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