EAST CHINA SEA (March 9, 2018) An F-35B assigned to the "Green Knights" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121) lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as part of a routine patrol in the Indo-Pacific region. The Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group is conducting a regional patrol meant to strengthen regional alliances, provide the rapid-response capability, and advance the Up-Gunned ESG concept. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Levingston Lewis)