170906-N-FM530-137 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 6, 2017) U.S. Marine Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, commander of U.S. Africa Command, addresses officers and senior leaders aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19). The ship is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) in support of 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)