EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 12, 2019) -- The Japan Maritime

EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 12, 2019) -- The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force amphibious transport dock ship JS Kunisaki (LST 4003) (left) transits alongside the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) (center) and amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) (right) during a cooperative deployment. Wasp, flagship of Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Barker)