170310-N-FM530-011 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 10, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Nikki Lucila, assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), signals a AH-1W Cobra helicopter operated by Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced) for lift off, March 10, 2017. The ship is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brent Pyfrom/Released)
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