An MH-60S Seahawk prepares to take off from the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) flight deck during flight operations. The Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group is deployed supporting maritim More
A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier jet with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to take off from the USS Bataan (LHD 5) off the East Coast, at More
Cpl. Enrique Mata empties a supply crate aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations, providing More
A CH-53E Super Stallion lands on the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD5). The Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations, providi More
A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), offloads gear after arriving aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5) off the East Coast, at sea, Feb. 10 More
U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion vehicles with Assault Craft Unit 4 carry equipment for the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) to the USS Bataan (LHD 5) off the East Coast, at sea, Feb. 10, 2014. The MEU More
The USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) fleet replenishment oiler approaches the USS Bataan (LHD 5) to conduct a replenishment at sea off the East Coast, at sea, Feb. 11, 2014. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit is deployi More
Sgt. Thiago Moreira, from Volta Redonda, Brazil, performs maintenance on an AH-1W Super Cobra in the hangar bay of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Readiness Gr More
U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Corey Collins, USS Bataan (LHD 5) chain and chock walker and native of Chicago Heights, Ill., guides another Sailor moving an MV-22 Osprey aircraft aboard the Bataa More
Fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) steams in the Atlantic Ocean during rough seas as the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) prepares to pull along side to conduct a replenish More
The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) receives fuel during a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196). The Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group is deplo More
Lt. Cmdr. Steven Carpenter, the Gun Boss for USS Bataan (LHD 5), reviews procedures for building a missile with his Aviation Ordnancemen. The Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group is deployed supporting maritime se More
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jaime Orozco, force reconnaissance platoon, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), radio operator and native of Strathmore, Calif., cuts the hair of fellow force reconnaissance Marin More
Damage Controlman Fireman Michael Head, from Meridianville, Ala., stands watch in Damage Control Central aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group More
U.S. Navy Hospitalman 3rd Class Matthew Hackett, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), corpsman and native of Wexford, Pa., receives his Fleet Marine For More
Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Danni Chen, from New York, shifts, inspects, and cleans, a lube oil strainer in the ship's forward main machine room aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) More
Machinery Repairman 2nd Class Alex Blockhus a member of the Flying Squad, wraps a soft patch to a pipe aboard multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) Feb. 14. The Bataan Amphibious Readiness Gro More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Greggory Phend, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fire support man and native of Columbia City, Ind., teaches radio operations during a call for fire class aboard the USS Bataan More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Jarrett Keller from Morenci, Mich. directs an MV-22 Osprey movement from the flight deck aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) Feb. 15 More
Sailors from the 2nd Class Petty Officer Association aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) serve dinner to the crew of the Bataan. The Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group is deployed More
A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fast ropes aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, Feb. 16, 2014. The MEU is deploying to the 5 More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Welch (left), Battalion Landing Team (BLT) 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), black belt Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) instructo More
Sailors load RIM-116 Rolling Airframe Missiles aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations, prov More
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Waylon Gaye and Boatswain's Mate Seaman Donald Gale grind off lagging studs aboard USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group is deployed supporting maritime security oper More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jake Slack, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rifleman and native of Amityville, N.Y., sights in on his target aboard More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gregory Savage (left), a native of Sellersburg, Ind., and Lance Cpl. Jarrod Roper, a native of Villa Rica, Ga., 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) chemical, biological, radiologic More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Travis Langan, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), team leader and native of Seaford, N.Y., sights in on his target aboa More
Lance Cpl. Joshua Allen, from Sandpoint, Idaho, practices for his Marine Corps Martial Arts Program green belt in the hangar bay aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan A More
A UH-1 Huey prepares to land on the flight deck aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) Feb. 20. The Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group is deployed supporting maritime security operati More
The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) rolls from swells while steaming in the Atlantic Ocean. The Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations, pr More
U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Spanish Marines plan an amphibious assault as part of Spanish Amphibious Bilateral Exercise (PHIBLEX) 2014 aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, F More
An MV-22 Osprey sits on the flight deck aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) Feb. 22. The Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations, pro More
The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) steams in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 22. The Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations, providing crisis res More
U.S. Navy Capt. George Vassilakis (right), commanding officer of the USS Bataan (LHD 5), speaks with Spanish navy Adm. Santiago Bolibar, admiral of the fleet, aboard the Bataan, at sea, Feb. 22, 2014. The 22nd More
U.S. and Spanish forces embark on an over-the-horizon amphibious insertion as part of Spanish Amphibious Bilateral Exercise (PHIBLEX) 2014 aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, Feb. 22, 2014. The 22nd Marine E More
A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), greets Portuguese navy Rear Adm. Luis Picciochi, commandant of the Portuguese marine corps, du More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), rest before an amphibious assault as part of Spanish Amphibious Bilateral Exercise (PHIBLEX) 20 More
A U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion with Assault Craft Unit 4 returns to the USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, Feb. 24, 2014, during Spanish Amphibious Bilateral Exercise (PHIBLEX) 2014. U.S. Marines and Sailors w More
U.S. Navy Hospitalman 2nd Class Bryan Jones, force reconnaissance platoon, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fleet Marine force reconnaissance corpsman and native of Dayton, Ohio, performs a radio check bef More
Lance Cpl. Lerome Harvey, from New York, passes the ball during a friendly soccer game between members of the Portuguese Navy and USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group is deployed supporting More
Sailors and Marines from the USS Bataan (LHD 5) during a Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) listen to a guide during tour of a convent in Mafra, Portugal. The Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group is deployed su More
The multipurpose amphibious assault USS Bataan (LHD 5) departs Lisbon, Portugal, as a rainbow appears over the city. The Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations, pr More
Cpl. Matthew Strieter, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) linguist and native of Cleveland, Ohio, stands at attention as his promotion warrant is read during a ceremony aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5). The MEU More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), hold security as the USS Bataan (LHD 5) passes through the Strait of Gibraltar. The MEU is depl More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to face down range during live-fire training aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5), at sea, Mar More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Devon Cole, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter mechanic and native of Carlsbad, Calif., More
The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) transits the Strait of Messina March 6, 2014. The Bataan was underway in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility supporting maritime security operations and thea More
Sailors and Marines observe Sicily and Italy while transiting the Strait of Messina from the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group is More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), equip themselves before flying off the USS Bataan (LHD 5) to Greece for a bilateral exercise wi More
Marines practice movement and reloading drills in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime sec More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Colin Jenkins, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), flight line mechanic and native of Charleston, S.C., performs general m More
A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), secures his gear before fast rope training during a bilateral training exercise with the Helle More
Sailors in the medical department of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) assess two Turkish mariners recovered by Bataan Search and Rescue. The Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group is on a More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. William R. Dunn, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) commanding officer, talks with a member of the Hellenic Army during a visit aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5). The MEU is deployed to the More
An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), flies off the USS Bataan (LHD 5) to Greece to support a bilateral exercise with the Hellenic More
U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy Sailors move boxes during a replenishment at sea aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5). The MEU is deployed to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group as More
Marines aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) organize a pile of cargo nets during a vertical replenishment. The Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group is on a scheduled deployment suppo More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Murphy, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) force reconnaissance assistant team leader and native of Orange, Va., re-enlists aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5). The 22nd MEU is deploy More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Rashad Pearson, a light armored vehicle commander assigned to Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stands watch and scans the s More
U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Sailors assigned to the USS Bataan (LHD 5) search for foreign object debris on the flight deck before starting flight operations aboard the Bataan. More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Destinee Riesing, from Warrenton, Miss., cleans and inspects a heat exchanger in the hangar bay aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan More
An AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lands aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5). The AH-1W and UH-1Y aircraft markings wer More
Marines participate in visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) fast rope training aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group More
U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the USS Bataan (LHD 5) clean a landing spot on the ship’s flight deck to keep it clearly visible for aircraft. The Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), carry their gear to the flight deck aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5) in preparation for their next More
Marines prepare to disembark on a training exercise from the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd Mar More
Sailors participate in repair locker training during a general quarters drill in the hangar bay aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibio More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Carnell Mathis, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), radio chief and native of Dallas, re-enlists aboard the USS Bataan More
Sailors and Marines sort mail received during a vertical replenishment aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with More
Electronics Technician 2nd Class John Williams from Austin, Texas, and Electronics Technician 2nd Class Mickey Acree from Williston, Fla., remove the forward SPS 73 pedestal aboard the multipurpose amphibious a More
Electronics Technician 2nd Class John Williams from Austin, Texas, and Electronics Technician 3rd Class Miguel Velazquez from Brooklyn, N.Y., install the forward radar motor while wearing a self contained breat More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), board an MV-22 Osprey aircraft aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5) in preparation for an upcoming exe More
Cpl. Eric Roethler from O'Fallon, Mo., and Sirius, a military working dog, wait to board an aircraft aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amp More
Air-Traffic Controller 1st Class Adriana Ayala Barcellos, from Barceloneta, Puerto Rico, monitors air operations in the amphibious air traffic control center aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS More
Machinery Repairman Fireman Dorian Brooks from Richmond, Va., uses an engine lathe to manufacture a bolt for a 3-ton low-boy forklift aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan i More
Cpl. Kevin Mueller, from Penn Yan, N.Y., participates in hand-to-hand combat training in the well deck aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan A More
Force reconnaissance Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) fire on their targets during a combat marksmanship range. The 22nd MEU is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group as a theater More
Sailors and Marines aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) work together during a flight deck wash down. Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with the em More
Force reconnaissance Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) consolidate after a free fall parachute jump exercise. The 22nd MEU is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group as a theater res More
Sailors from the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) pilot an MH-60S Sea Hawk during a replenishment at sea. Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embark More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Williams, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) motor transportation chief and native of Brooklyn, N.Y., helps construct the MEU command element's command post during a trainin More
Sailors double check the contents of the monitor team's bag during a general quarters drill aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious R More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kyle Blair, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) military policeman and native of Granite Falls, N.C., is promoted to his current rank. The 22nd MEU is deployed with the Bataan Amphibious More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brad Wineholt, Combat Logistics Battalion 22, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), explosive ordnance disposal technician and native of Hanover, Penn., searches for a simulated improvise More
U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to depart a training area after a scheduled exercise. The 22nd MEU is deployed with the More
Sirius, a U.S. Marine Corps military working dog (MWD) with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), bites Sgt. Zachary Gaines, 22nd MEU MWD handler and native of Manchester, Ind., during a bite training exerc More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Bryce Buss, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), MV-22 Osprey aircraft mechanic and native of Woodstock, Ill., prepares an Osprey More
U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and U.S. Navy Sailors with the USS Bataan (LHD 5) push and guide a Humvee aboard the Bataan after returning from an exercise ashore. Vehicles and equip More
A UH-1 Huey takes off from the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd Marine Expedit More
The amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) turns hard to port. Mesa Verde is part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in suppo More
Operations Specialist 3rd Class Luis Mercedes from New York and Operations Specialist 2nd Class Alex Moore from Mound City, Mo., monitor radars to identify aircraft in the Combat Information Center aboard the m More
Machinst's Mate 3rd Class Nicholas Ramsdell from Plympton, Mass., performs an atomizer change-out on the number one boiler in the aft machinery room aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (L More
Lance Cpl. Miguel Soto from New York City secures an electrical panel for an AV- 8B Harrier on the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the flagship for the Bata More
Information Systems Technician Seaman Brent Diore relays information to Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Jordan Hieser, from Walla Walla, Wash., as she fills out a rapid-plotting message blank during a More
A U.S. Marine Corps assault amphibious vehicle with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to come ashore during an amphibious landing as part More
U.S. Marine Corps assault amphibious vehicles with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to come ashore during an amphibious landing as part of More
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), set up a tent on the beach after an amphibious landing as part of a U.S.-French bilateral exercise. The exercise is designe More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew Bystrak, Combat Logistics Battalion 22, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), disbursing agent and native of Jefferson Township, N.J., checks the alignment of Marines and a U.S. N More
Ship's Serviceman Seaman Russ Richmond, from White Bear Lake, Minn., stocks a vending machine aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious More
A U.S. Marine Corps assault amphibious vehicle (AAV) commander with Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), observes his AAV’s targets during a live-fire More