USS Mesa Verde force protection training [Image 117 of 151]

USS MESA VERDE (LPD 19), AT SEA

03.04.2014

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Shannon Smith 

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A U.S. sailor, center, fights off a simulated attacker after being sprayed with oleoresin capsicum spray during force protection training aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) March 4, 2014, in the Mediterranean Sea. The Mesa Verde and the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit were on a scheduled deployment as part of the Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shannon M. Smith/Released)

• Date Taken: 03.04.2014
• Date Posted: 03.13.2014 13:26
• Photo ID: 1185600
• VIRIN: 140304-N-BD629-392
• Resolution: 4928x3280
• Size: 1019.25 KB
• Location: USS MESA VERDE (LPD 19), AT SEA