Israeli air force chief of staff Brig. Gen. Hagi Topolansky observes flight operations from the air tower of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19). Mesa Verde Sailors and Marines assigned to 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are deployed supporting maritime security operations, providing crisis response capability, increasing theater security cooperation and a forward naval presence in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Phylicia A. Hanson/Released)