U.S. Sailors participate in force protection training

U.S. Sailors participate in force protection training aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) in the Persian Gulf April 12, 2014. The Mesa Verde deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shannon M. Smith/Released)