Gas-turbine systems technician (mechanical) fireman

Gas-turbine systems technician (mechanical) fireman Seaman Nicholas Mertz, from Weslaco, Texas, a member of Assault Craft Unit 5, observes the cargo deck of a Landing Craft, Air Cushion during joint exercise Pacific Horizon 2015. PH15 is a scenario-driven, simulation supported crisis response exercise designed to improve 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade's and Expeditionary Strike Group 3's interoperability and strengthen Navy-Marine Corps relationships by conducting an in-stream Maritime Prepositioning Force offload of equipment, by providing host country civil-military security assistance, and by conducting infrastructure restoration support. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jonathan Nelson/Released)