An MH-53E Sea Dragon from Helicopter Mine Countermeasures

An MH-53E Sea Dragon from Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15, coastal patrol craft USS Typhoon, right, and Military Sealift Command container ship USNS Sgt. William R. Button line up in formation to conduct operation, during Exercise Lucky Mariner 2012. The exercise emphasizes cooperation between organizations and representatives of the shipping industry, which is critical when responding to a crisis in the maritime environment. The training also promotes military-to-civilian relationships and improves the tactical proficiency of the coalition, as well as enhances regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. HM-15 is assigned to Commander, Task Force 52, supporting mine countermeasures operations and Typhoon is assigned to Commander, Task Force 55, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts, in the U.S. 5th Fleet AOR. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Lynn Friant)