The amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) prepares to moor in Haifa, Israel, for a scheduled port visit March 6, 2014. The Mesa Verde deployed with embarked Marines assigned to the 22nd MEU in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shannon M. Smith/Released)