Keywords: sailors war fighters warfighters war fighting warfighting fast flexible worldwide deployed on watch onwatch preserve peace preservepeace deter aggression deteraggression defend freedom defendfreedom heritage operate forward operateforward be ready beready tradition freedom protect commerce sea lanes sealanes liberty navy u.s. navy usnavy america united states unitedstates military war fighting first warfightingfirst nmcs navy media content service navymediacontentservice chinfo gulf of mexico gulfofmexico outdoor vehicle aircraft 130210-N-NL541-021 GULF OF MEXICO (Feb. 10, 2013) The MKIV launcher prepares to launch the RQ-21A Small Tactical Unmanned Air System (STUAS) from the flight deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) for its first flight at sea. Mesa Verde is underway conducting exercises. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stuart Phillips/Released) 130210-N-NL541-021 GULF OF MEXICO (Feb. 10, 2013) The MKIV launcher prepares to launch the RQ-21A Small Tactical Unmanned Air System (STUAS) from the flight deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) for its first flight at sea. Mesa Verde is underway conducting exercises. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Stuart Phillips/Released) |