170310-N-FM530-011 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 10, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate - Handling 3rd Class Nikki Lucila assigned to amphibious transport dock ship, USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) signals the pilot of a AH-1W Cobra helicopter operated by Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced) to 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 6th Fleet area of operations. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brent Pyfrom/Released)

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