A U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1 participates in a cast and recovery exercise with an MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15 in the Persian Gulf May 22, 2014. CTG 56.1 conducted mine countermeasures, explosive ordnance disposal, salvage diving and force protection operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.