170712-N-FM530-012 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 12, 2017) A landing craft, air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit 4 departs the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19). The ship is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet and U.S. 5th Fleet areas of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brent Pyfrom/Released)