Marines load a captive air training missiles (CATM) 9X onto an F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1).

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 28, 2019) Marines load a captive air training missiles (CATM) 9X onto an F-35B Lightning II aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, flagship of 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Galbreath) File# 190128-N-SA412-0105