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191219-N-LZ839-1054 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 19, 2019)

191219-N-LZ839-1054 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 19, 2019) - Machinist Mate 2nd Class Fernando Sanchez, repairs a waste water pump on the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Dec. 19, 2019. Bataan is operating i More

A landing craft air cushion assigned to Assault Craft

A landing craft air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit 4 returns to the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan from Morehead City, N.C., after delivering cargo to the beach during a post deployment More

A view from onboard the US Navy (USN) WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BATAAN (LHD 5), showing the USN Landing Craft Air-Cushioned (LCAC -51) craft, leaving the ships well deck to transports US Marine Corps (USMC) Marines and their equipment to the beach for an amphibious assault

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Dennis Timms, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) launched from the amphibious assault ship, USS Bataan (LHD-5), heads towards Red Beach, during the 50th Anniversary of the Chosin Reservoir Campaign, aboard Camp Pendleton, California. This fierce, bloody battle resulted in 15,000 allied casualties (most of them men of the 1ST Marine Division). 2,500 were killed in action, 5,000 were wounded in action, and 7,500 suffered severe frostbite and cold injuries. The enemy forces sustained 40,000 dead and thousands more were down with wounds and frostbite

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Giles M. Isham Release St More

A RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile is launched after locking onto its target during a live fire missile exercise on board the USS BATAAN (LHD 5) (Wasp class)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN John Taucher, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile is launched after locking onto its target during a live fire missile exercise on board the USS BATAAN (LHD 5) (Wasp class)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN John Taucher, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile is launched after locking onto its target during a live fire missile exercise on board the USS BATAAN (LHD 5) (Wasp class)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jimmy Lee, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Sea Sparrow missile is launched after locking onto its target while doing a live fire missile exercise on board the USS BATAAN (LHD 5) (Wasp class)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jimmy Lee, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Sea Sparrow missile is launched after locking onto its target while doing a live fire missile exercise on board the USS BATAAN (LHD 5) (Wasp class)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN John Taucher, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) RIM-7 Sea Sparrow Missile System (NSSMS), is launched after locking onto its target during a live-fire missile exercise aboard USS BATAAN (LHD 5)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jimmy Lee, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) RIM-7 Sea Sparrow Missile System (NSSMS), launches a missile during a live fire exercise on board the USS BATAAN (LHD 5) (Wasp class)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Christopher M. Staten, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot More

A RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missile is launched after locking onto its target during a live fire missile exercise on board the USS BATAAN (LHD 5) (Wasp class)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Christopher M. Staten, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot More

On board the USS Bataan (LHD 5) personnel lock the rotor blades of an USN MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter assigned to Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HC-4), after a flight to Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: Released to Pu More

An USN MH-53E Sea Dragon prepares for take off from the flight deck of the USS Bataan (LHD 5) during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. A Civilian SA-330 Puma Helicopter is flying in the background. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: Released to Pu More

On board the USS Bataan (LHD 5) personnel board a USN MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter assigned to Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HC-4), enroute to Mubarak Military City in Egypt during Exercise BRIGHT STAR 01/02. BRIGHT STAR 01/02 is a multinational exercise involving more than 74,000 troops from 44 countries that enhances regional stability and military-to-military cooperation among our key allies, and our regional partners. It prepares US Central Command to rapidly deploy and employ the forces needed to deter aggressors and, if necessary, fight and win side-by-side with our allies and regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR 01/02 Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Cherie A. Thurlby, USAF Release Status: Released to Pu More

US Navy CHIEF Aviation Ordnanceman Kimberly Parkhurst provides shotgun instruction to Aviation Storekeeper 3rd Class Trisha Charity in the hangar bay of USS BATAAN (LHD 5). The Bataan is operating in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Johnny Bivera, USN Release Status: Released to Public Co More

Port side view of the US Navy (USN) SACRAMENTO CLASS: Fast Combat Support Ship, USS DETROIT (AOE 4) (left) and the USN WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BATAAN (LHD 5), underway at sunset in the Arabian Sea, supporting Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Arabian Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHC Johnny Bivera, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combin More

US Marine Corps Lance Corporal Andrew Avant, US Marine Corps Intelligence SPECIALIST Third Class John Gray, US Marine Corps Sergeant Gary Bass, and US Marine Corps Disbursing Clerk Second Class Thomas Jack, prepare to hoist a flag that was draped over on of the surviving buildings of the World Trade Center during a special flag ceremony aboard USS BATAAN (LHD 5). The 12 by 18 foot nylon flag has traveled from New York City to Bataan and will be carried by the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) into war zone Afghanistan. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is operating in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Johnny Bivera, USN Release Status: Released to Public Co More

US Navy Hospital Corpsman First Class Nestor Villameria volunteers his off time on the barbecue grill on board USS BATAAN (LHD 5) as the ship hosts a steel beach picnic for its crew on the flight deck. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is operating in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Johnny Bivera, USN Release Status: Released to Public Co More

A flight deck director for USS BATAAN (LHD 5) gets a CH-53E Super Stallion in the air as the heavy lift helicopter deploys with US Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) bound for the war zone in Afghanistan. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is operating in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Johnny Bivera, USN Release Status: Released to Public Co More

Onboard the US Navy (USN) WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BATAAN (LHD 5), USN Commissioned Officers and Enlisted Sailors gather to attend a special Flag Ceremony honoring the first flag flown at "Ground Zero," over the World Trade Center. The famous flag (not shown) was raised in the middle of the rubble by New York City firefighters and has since been carried by USN Ships operating in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Johnny Bivera, USN Release Status: Released to Public Co More

US Navy (USN) CHIEF Aviation Boatswain's Mate (ABC) Steve Guarjardo, an Aircraft Handling Officer aboard the USN WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BATAAN (LHD 5), signals the rolling launch of a US Marine Corps (USMC) AV-8B Harrier aircraft off the flight deck

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD-5) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 John Taucher, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The USS Bataan's ship store provides snacks and hygiene products for coalition forces located in Khandahar International Airport, Khandahar, Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. Pictured here are the ship's store manager, CWO4 (Unamed), USN, left, and Dr. Bowditch, an analyst with the Center for Naval Analysis Corporation. During OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Kandahar International Airport Country: Afghanistan (AFG) Scene Major Command Shown: 26th MEU (SOC) S More

US Marine Corps (USMC) ordnance crews onboard the WASP CLASS; AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT SHIP, USS BATAAN (LHD 5) prepare to upload GBU-12/B 500-pound Paveway II Laser Guided Bombs, onto a USMC AV-BB Harrier aircraft, for a mission in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 (Aw) John Taucher, USN Release Status: Released to Public C More

US Marine Corps (USMC) ordnance crews onboard the WASP CLASS; AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT SHIP, USS BATAAN (LHD 5) prepare to upload GBU-12/B 500-pound Paveway II Laser Guided Bombs, onto a USMC AV-BB Harrier aircraft, for a mission in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 (Aw) John Taucher, USN Release Status: Released to Public C More

US Marine Corps (USMC) Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAV7A1), exit the well deck of the US Navy (USN) WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BATAAN (LHD 5), during an amphibious assault on Jacksonville Beach, Florida (FL), in support of the Citys Sea and Sky Spectacular event. (Substandard image)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Jacksonville State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Billy R. Mccall, USMC Release Status: Releas More

Five US Navy (USN) Blue Angles F/A-18C Hornet aerial demonstration team aircraft, fly with smoke trails activated, over the USN WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BATAAN (LHD 5), in support of the Citys Sea and Sky Spectacular event, held at Jacksonville Beach, Florida (FL). (Substandard image)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Jacksonville State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: CPL Billy R. Mccall, USMC Release Status: Releas More

A port bow view of the US Navy (USN) WASP CLASS: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BATAAN (LHD 5), showing Sailors manning the rails as the ship is assisted by commercial tugboats after returning to its homeport at Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia (VA), following a 72-day deployment in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Joi Jeremy L. Wood, Usn Release Status: More

The US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) (left) receives fuel from the USN Sacramento Class Fast-Combat Support Ship USS CAMDEN (AOE 2). The BATAAN is the last ship to receive fuel and supplies from the CAMDEN before her decommissioning

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jeremy L. Grisham, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr More

US Navy (USN) MASTER CHIEF PETTY Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Terry Scott speaks to USN Sailors about the importance of personal readiness at an all hands call in the well deck aboard the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5). The BATAAN is at sea participating in PANAMEX 2005

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Brandan W. Schulze, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr More

A US Navy (USN) MK-105 Magnetic Influence Minesweeping System sled is launched from the well deck of the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5). The BATAAN, HM-15 and HM-14 are making history, conducting the sled operations from the well deck of the ship for the third time in history and for the first time while the ship was underway. BATAAN and embarked company are underway for PANAMAX 2005

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ken J. Riley, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 (HM-14) and (HM-15), prepare to float out their Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIB) and deploy MK-105 Magnetic Influence Minesweeping System sleds from the well deck of the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5). BATAAN, HM-15 and HM-14 are making history, conducting the sled operations from the well deck of the ship for the third time in history and for the first time while the ship was underway. BATAAN and embarked company are underway for PANAMAX 2005

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ken J. Riley, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Three US Navy (USN) Sikorsky MH-53E Sea Dragon Helicopters, Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15 (HM-15), from Naval Air Station (NAS) Corpus Christi, Texas (TX), sit on the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) flight deck waiting to provide support to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The USS BATAAN is serving as the Maritime Disaster Relief Coordinator as part of the Navys role, led by the Department of Defense, in working in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: HURRICANE KATRINA Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jeremy L. Grisham, Usn Release Status: Released to Pub More

The second of two US Navy (USN) landing craft air cushion (LCAC) approaches the stern gate of the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5), approximately 100 miles south of New Orleans, Louisiana (LA). The LCACs, assigned to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City, Florida (FL), will transport cargo or personnel from ship to shore. Department of Defense (DoD) units mobilized to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) disaster relief efforts in the Gulf Coast areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS BATAAN (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Pedro A. Rodrig More

Commander Joint Task Force (JTF) Katrina, US Army (USA) Lieutenant General (LGEN) Russel L. Honore, Commanding General (CG), First US Army, Fort Gillem, Georgia (GA), embarks on the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5), to get a first-hand look at the ship's disaster relief operations capabilities. The BATAAN's involvement in the humanitarian assistance operations is an effort led by the Department of Defense (DoD) in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The BATAAN is tasked as the Maritime Disaster Relief Coordinator for the Navy's role in the relief efforts

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: Josn Joanne De Vera, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Navy (USN) SH-60 Seahawk helicopter, Sea Control Squadron 28 (HSC 28), Naval Air Station (NAS) Norfolk, Virginia (VA), prepares to pick up pallets of supplies from the USN high-speed vessel USS SWIFT (HSV 2) to bring back to the flightdeck of the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) underway in the Gulf of Mexico. The BATTANs involvement in the Hurricane Katrina Humanitarian Assistance Operations is led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DoD)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jeremy L. Grisham, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr More

A US Navy (USN) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler (ABH) directs a SH-60 Seahawk helicopter, Sea Control Squadron 28 (HSC 28), Naval Air Station (NAS) Norfolk, Virginia (VA), to place a load of pallets on the flightdeck of the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) underway in the Gulf of Mexico. The BATTANs involvement in the Hurricane Katrina Humanitarian Assistance Operations is led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DoD)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jeremy L. Grisham, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr More

A US Navy (USN) aircrew member assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15 (HM-15), Naval Norfolk Base (NNB), Virginia (VA), helps a mother and her baby board a Navy helicopter. The Navy's involvement in the Hurricane Katrina Humanitarian Assistance Operations is led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DoD)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: New Orleans State: Louisiana (LA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS BATAAN (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: P More

US Navy (USN) Medical personnel land aboard the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) as the ship conducts disaster relief assistance to the survivors of Hurricane Katrina while underway in the Gulf of Mexico. The Navy's involvement in the Hurricane Katrina Humanitarian Assistance Operations is led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DoD)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS BATAAN (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ken J. Riley, More

A US Navy (USN) MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter sling lifts two 500-gallon rubber bladders full of fresh drinking water from the flight deck of the USN Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5), while conducting Hurricane Katrina relief operations while underway in the Gulf of Mexico. The US Navy is taking part in Joint Task Force (JTF) Katrina, and is assisting in humanitarian assistance operations, led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DOD)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT TASK FORCE (JTF) KATRINA Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jeremy L. Grisham, Usn Release Status: Re More

US Navy (USN) Crewmembers aboard the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) use a forklift to move a rubber bladder holding 500 gallons of fresh drinking water while underway in the Gulf of Mexico. The water schedule for delivery by helicopter to refugees evacuated due to Hurricane Katrina. The Navy's involvement in the Hurricane Katrina Humanitarian Assistance Operations is led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DoD)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jeremy L. Grisham, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr More

Some of the eight rubber bladders, each holding 500 gallons of fresh drinking water, wait for transport delivery by helicopter to refugees evacuated due to Hurricane Katrina, on the flightdeck of the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) while underway in the Gulf of Mexico. The Navy's involvement in the Hurricane Katrina Humanitarian Assistance Operations is led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DoD)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jeremy L. Grisham, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr More

US Navy (USN) Sailors from the Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BATAAN (LHD 5) and Mexican Marines, carry a log over their shoulders, as they remove debris at D'iberville Elementary School, in support of Hurricane Katrina Relief efforts in Diberville, Mississippi. The USN is currently involved in Hurricane Katrina humanitarian assistance operations, led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DOD)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT TASK FORCE (JTF) KATRINA Base: D'Iberville State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camer More

US Navy USN) Admiral ADM) Michael G. Mullen left), CHIEF of Naval Operations CNO), speaks with the Commanding Officer of the Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BATAAN LHD 5), USN Captain CPT) Nora Tyson, following an All Hands Call held aboard ship while participating in humanitarian missions for victims of Hurricane Katrina. The CHIEF of Naval Operations CNO) and MASTER CHIEF PETTY Officer of the Navy MCPON) are traveling the gulf coast to get a personal assessment of damages caused by the hurricane. The USN is currently involved in Hurricane Katrina humanitarian assistance operations, led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: US Navy (USN) Admiral (ADM) Michael G. Mullen (left), CHIEF of Naval Operations (CNO), speaks with the Commanding Officer of the More

A US Navy (USN) MH-60S KnightHawk helicopter conducts Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) operations with the Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BATAAN (LHD 5) while participating in humanitarian missions for victims of Hurricane Katrina. The USN is currently involved in Hurricane Katrina humanitarian assistance operations, led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DOD)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT TASK FORCE (JTF) KATRINA Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jonathan Carmichael, Usn Release Status: More

US Navy (USN) Sailors assigned to the Wasp Class: Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BATAAN (LHD 5) aboard a Landing Craft Utility (LCU-1656) craft participate in a stern gate marriage evolution, in the Gulf of Mexico, as part of the Hurricane Katrina humanitarian relief effort. The USN is currently involved in Hurricane Katrina humanitarian assistance operations, led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense (DOD)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: JOINT TASK FORCE (JTF) KATRINA Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Pedro A. Rodriguez, Usn Release Status: R More

US Navy (USN) Air Department Sailors, Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BATAAN (LHD 5), stand-by with chocks and chains as two US Army (USA) UH-60M Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopters, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), Fort Campbell, Kentucky (KY), prepare to land onboard the flight deck, as part of their over water qualification program

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Pedro A. Rodriguez, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

US Navy (USN) Hull Technician Second Class (HT2) Robert Anderson, welds a bracket while stationed aboard the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BATAAN (LHD 5), while underway on a regularly scheduled training and certification period in the Atlantic Ocean

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Brian May, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy (USN) Aviation Boatswain's Mate AIRMAN (ABAN) Bethany Kuntz counts vertical replenishment pick-ups and drops of an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter on the flight deck aboard the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jeremy L. Grisham, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Navy (USN) MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter lands on aboard the USN Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5), currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jeremy L. Grisham, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Two US Navy (USN) aircraft handlers stationed aboard the Wasp class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5), prepare to complete a vertical replenishment using an MH-60 Seahawk helicopter

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: LI3 Justin Webster, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BATAAN (LHD 5), US Army (USA) Major General (MGEN) Bruce Davis, Commander, Joint Task Force Civil Support (JTF-CS), is given a tour of the ships well deck by Commanding Officer (CO) USN Captain (CAPT) David Hulse. MGEN Davis visited the ship for a C2capabilities brief, following its involvement in the Hurricane Katrina disaster relief efforts

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Pedro A. Rodriguez, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog More

US Navy (USN) Captain (CAPT) Richard Snyder, Commander Officer of the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BATAAN (LHD 5), welcomes Miss Virginia 2006 Amber Copley and Miss Virginia Teen 2006 Samantha Casey aboard ship. Snyder and Casey were visiting as a part of the Norfolk city tour. While aboard ship, they toured and greeted Sailors and took publicity photos for their upcoming events

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kleynia R. Mcknight, USN Release Stat More

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BATAAN (LHD 5), Miss Virginia 2006, Amber Copley, autographs a poster calendar for USN Airmen Apprentice (AA) Brian Denomme on the mess deck. Miss Virginia along with Miss Virginia Teen 2006 Samantha Casey are visiting the ship as part of the Norfolk, Virginia (VA) city tour

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Kleynia R. Mcknight, USN Release Stat More

A view from onboard the US Navy (USN) WaspClass Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BATAAN (LHD 5), showing the USN Military Sealift Command (MSC), Supply Class: Fast Combat Support Ship, USNS ARCTIC (T-AOE 8), during a Replenishment At Sea (RAS) Exercise conducted while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, en route to participate in the the Dutch led JOINT-CARIBE LION 2006 (J-CL06) Exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Pedro A. Rodriguez, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Aerial bow on view of the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BATAAN (LHD 5), as it fires the 40mm saluting battery ceremonial cannon while underway in the Atlantic Ocean in route to participate in the Dutch-led JOINT-CARIBBEAN LION 2006 (J-CL06) exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: J-CL06 Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jeremy L. Grisham, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Onboard the US Navy (USN) Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS BATAAN (LHD 5), GUNNER's Mates fire the 40mm saluting battery ceremonial cannon as part of their initial qualifications, while underway in the Atlantic Ocean

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Stephen Oleksiak, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Marine Corps (USMC) Lance Corporal Matthew Williams, an Ordinanceman assigned to Helicopter Marine Medium 264, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, calibrates a rocket launcher on a USMC UH1N Huey helicopter aboard the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) during operations in the Atlantic Ocean.(U.S. Navy PHOTO by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Shamus P. O'Neill) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Shamus P. O'Neill, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr More

The US Navy Oliver Hazard Class Guided Missile Frigate USS UNDERWOOD (FFG 36) (left) is seen from the flight deck of the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) as the two ships conduct a refueling at sea operation in the Atlantic Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Pedro A. Rodriguez) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (FFG 36) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Pedro A. Rodriguez, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photog More

US Navy CAPT. David C. Hulse (left), Commanding Officer of the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) and CMDR. Donald Shortridge, CHIEF Engineer, briefs Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Navy Jon Ferko (center) about operating procedures of the propulsion plant onboard his ship. Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Navy Jon Ferko is touring BATAAN as part of a Fleet Familiarization and Orientation visit at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Jeremy L. Grisham) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Jeremy L. Grisham, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal 1ST Class Ryan Kerth assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 2 (EODMU-2), Detachment 24, prepares equipment during an improvised explosive device drill onboard the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Elizabeth R. Allen) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Elizabeth R. Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr More

A PackBot remote-controlled robot from the US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 2, Detachment 24, looks for improvised explosive devices during a drill onboard the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5). Remotely controlled robots neutralize improvised explosive devices as bomb disposal teams stay safely out of range. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Elizabeth R. Allen) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Elizabeth R. Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr More

US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal 1ST Class Ryan Kerth and Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Tom Allen, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 2, Detachment 24, check over their PackBot remote-controlled robot in preparation for an improvised explosive device training onboard the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5). Remotely controlled robots neutralize improvised explosive devices as bomb disposal teams stay safely out of range. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Elizabeth R. Allen) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Elizabeth R. Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr More

US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal 1ST Class John Burkhart receives help donning his protective bomb suit from Navy Diver 3rd Class Maximilian Yeager during an improvised explosive device training onboard the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5). Both Sailors are members of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 2, Detachment 24. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Elizabeth R. Allen) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Elizabeth R. Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr More

A PackBot remote-controlled robot from the US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 2 (EODMU-2), Detachment 24, looks for improvised explosive devices during a drill onboard the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5). Remotely controlled robots neutralize improvised explosive devices as bomb disposal teams stay safely out of range. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Elizabeth R. Allen) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Elizabeth R. Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr More

US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal 1ST Class Ryan Kerth assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 2, Detachment 24, check over a PackBot remote-controlled robot in preparation for an improvised explosive device drill onboard the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5). Remotely controlled robots neutralize improvised explosive devices as bomb disposal teams stay safely out of range. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Elizabeth R. Allen) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Elizabeth R. Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr More

An embarked combat cargo U.S. Marine Corps Marine aboard the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) carries a bundled netting during a vertical replenishment while underway for Composite Training Unit Exercise, an evaluation to certify BATAAN Expeditionary Strike Group on October 21, 2006 prior to their regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Third Class Jeremy L. Grisham) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Jeremy L. Grisham, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

A U.S. Navy SH-60 Seahawk helicopter delivers a load of ammo to the U. S. Navy Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) during an on-load via vertical replenishment at sea on October 21, 2006. The Seahawk is from the Military Sealift Command ammunition ship USNS MT. BAKER (T-AE 34). The BATAAN is underway performing operations for Composite Training Unit Exercise in preparation for its upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Stephen Oleksiak) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Stephen Oleksiak, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

U.S. Navy SENIOR CHIEF Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Mark Hopkins, Air Department Leading CHIEF PETTY Officer on board the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5), observes SH-60 Seahawk helicopters during an ammunition on-load via vertical replenishment from the Air Traffic Control tower on October 21, 2006. BATAAN is underway performing operations for Composite Training Unit Exercise in preparation for its upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Stephen Oleksiak) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Stephen Oleksiak, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

A U.S. Navy SH-60 Seahawk helicopter delivers a load of ammo to the U. S. Navy Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) during an on-load via vertical replenishment at sea on October 21, 2006. The Seahawk is from the Military Sealift Command ammunition ship USNS MT. BAKER (T-AE 34). The BATAAN is underway performing operations for Composite Training Unit Exercise in preparation for its upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Stephen Oleksiak) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Stephen Oleksiak, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

U.S. Marine Corps Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 264 (Reinforced) AV-8B Harriers line the flight deck of the U.S. Navy Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) as she sails in the Atlantic Ocean during a Composite Training Unit Exercise on October 23, 2006 in preparation for the ship's upcoming regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Third Class Kleynia R. McKnight) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Kleynia R. Mcknight, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

US Navy (USN) Operations SPECIALIST SEAMAN (OSSM) Andrew Wilbanks (left) and Operations SPECIALIST 2nd Class (OS2) Gretchen flint (right) monitor radar in the Combat Information Center (CIC) aboard the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5), while participating in a Composite Training Unit Exercise off the coast of North Carolina (NC) with the US Marine Corps (USMC) 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prior to an upcoming scheduled deployment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3(Aw) Pedro A. Rodriguez, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combin More

U.S. Navy Aviation Electrician AIRMAN Bryan Long repairs a cable on an AC adaptor aboard the U.S. Navy Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) on November 6, 2006. The BATAAN is currently conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise in the ATLANTIC OCEAN (AOC). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Third Class Kleynia R. McKnight) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Kleynia R. Mcknight, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

U.S. Marine Corps Private First Class Nicholas E. Champion, Marine Unit Helicopter Marine Medium Squadron 264, conducts repairs on a signal generator prior to flight operations aboard the U.S. Navy Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) on November 6, 2006. Marine Unit Helicopter Marine Medium Squadron 264 is part of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, currently underway with the BATAAN conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise to an upcoming regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Third Class (SW/AW) Kleynia R. McKnight) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Kleynia R. Mcknight, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

An U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 264, takes off from the flight deck of the U.S. Navy Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) on November 7, 2006. The Bataan Expeditionary Strike Group is conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit prior to an upcoming scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Third Class Jeremy L. Grisham) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Jeremy L. Grisham, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

An U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 264, takes off from the flight deck of the U.S. Navy Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) on November 7, 2006. The Bataan Expeditionary Strike Group is conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit prior to an upcoming scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Third Class Jeremy L. Grisham) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Jeremy L. Grisham, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

U.S. Marine Corps Marines, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, board a U.S. Marine Corps CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter, Medium Marine Helicopter Squadron 264 (Reinforced), Black Knights, aboard the U.S. Navy Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) on November 7, 2006. The BATAAN Expeditionary Strike Group is conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit prior to an upcoming regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Second Class Tommy E. Lamkin Jr.) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Tommy E. Lamkin Jr., USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

An U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 264, takes off from the flight deck of the U.S. Navy Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) on November 7, 2006. The Bataan Expeditionary Strike Group is conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit prior to an upcoming scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Third Class Jeremy L. Grisham) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Jeremy L. Grisham, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

U.S. Marine Corps Lance CPL. Sean R. Ramsey, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, simulates injuries during a mass casualty drill, helping U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsmen aboard the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) train to respond to similar situations on Nov. 21, 2006. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is underway with BATAAN for their Certification Exercise in preparation for their regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Third Class Kleynia R. McKnight) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Kleynia R. Mcknight, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

U.S. Navy Aviation Support Equipment Technician AIRMAN William Quinonez changes the oil in a forklift during regular maintenance as part of the planned maintenance system aboard the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) on Nov. 30, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Third Class Kleynia R. McKnight) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Kleynia R. Mcknight, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

U.S. Navy crew members watch as a U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 22, delivers ammunition crates onboard the Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) during a vertical replenishment operation in the Atlantic Ocean on Dec. 2, 2006. BATAAN is currently underway on a regularly scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class Pedro A. Rodriguez) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Scene Camera Operator: MC3(Aw) Pedro A. Rodgriguez, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph More

U.S. Navy (USN) Counselor First Class Timothy Wolfe (left) attaches an identification bracelet to wrist of a U.S. Marine Corps Marine, posing as an evacuee, aboard the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) during a noncombatant evacuation operation drill on Dec. 3, 2006. The 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit is underway with the BATAAN for their Certification Exercise in preparation for a regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST First Class Ken J. Riley) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Ken J. Riley, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar More

U.S. Navy (USN) LT. Michael Landin (right) waits for a signal as USN Aviation Warfare Systems Operator Second Class Omar Perez Rodriguez inspects the rotor head while refueling a USN MH-60S Knighthawk, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28, during flight operations aboard the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) on Dec. 3, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Third Class Kleynia R. McKnight) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Kleynia R. Mcknight, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

U.S. Navy (USN) Aviations Warfare Systems Operator Second Class Omar Perez Rodriguez, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26, inspects a fuel sample handed to him by USN AIRMAN Minh T. Le while refueling a helicopter during flight operations aboard USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) on Dec. 3, 2006. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Third Class Kleynia R. McKnight) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Kleynia R. Mcknight, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

U.S. Navy (USN) Boatswain's Mate First Class Jarvis K. Smith, 3rd Division, gives warning prior to putting tension on the receiver on board the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5) during an underway replenishment on Dec. 10, 2006. The BATAAN is underway returning to her homeport after completing Certification Exercise in preparation for a regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Third Class (SW/AW) Kleynia McKnight) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Kleynia R. Mcknight, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

U.S. Navy (USN) CHIEF Warrant Officer Mark Tonielli, Deck Department, Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS BATAAN (LHD 5), estimates the distance from the Military Sealift Command Henry J. Kaiser Class Underway Replenishment Oiler USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201) during an underway replenishment on Dec. 10, 2006. The BATAAN is underway returning to her homeport after completing Certification Exercise in preparation for a regularly scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Third Class (SW/AW) Kleynia McKnight) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD 5) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: MC3 Kleynia R. Mcknight, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

A U.S. Marine Corps combat service support specialist aboard USS Bataan (LHD-5) guides the driver of a humvee while he back up during an equipment upload for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit off the Atlantic Coast Jan. 5, 2007. The 26th MEU is preparing for a future deployment in support of the war on terror. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance CPL. Patrick M. Johnson-Campbell) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD-5) State: Atlantic Coast Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL P.M. Johnson-Campbell, USMC Release More

U.S. Marine Corps combat service support specialists aboard USS Bataan (LHD-5) guide the driver of a humvee while he back up during an equipment upload for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit off the Atlantic Coast Jan. 5, 2007. The 26th MEU is preparing for a future deployment in support of the war on terror. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance CPL. Patrick M. Johnson-Campbell) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD-5) State: Atlantic Coast Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL P.M. Johnson-Campbell, USMC Release More

A U.S. Navy landing craft air cushioned loaded with vehicles and troops from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares to enter the well deck of USS Bataan (LHD-5) Jan. 5, 2007. The 26th MEU is preparing for a future deployment in support of the war on terror. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance CPL. Patrick M. Johnson-Campbell) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Bataan (LHD-5) State: Atlantic Coast Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL P.M. Johnson-Campbell, USMC Release More