Marines from a combat cargo unit load a Light Strike
Marines from a combat cargo unit load a Light Strike Vehicle onto a CH-53 Super Stallion aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Sailors from the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) ... More
U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen and junior officers hoist
U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen and junior officers hoist flags during a training evolution aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Rea... More
Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Hanyang Kong, from Chengdu,
Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Hanyang Kong, from Chengdu, China, fixes the handle of a scuttlebutt aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibio... More
Sailors on the multipurpose amphibious assault ship
Sailors on the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) prepare to receive a refueling probe from the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) to take on fuel during a replenishment-at-s... More
Damage Controlman 2nd Class Jacob Tejeda, from San
Damage Controlman 2nd Class Jacob Tejeda, from San Jose, Calif., helps establish smoke boundaries in Damage Control Central aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during a flying squ... More
Boatswain's Mates scrape algae from the hull of the
Boatswain's Mates scrape algae from the hull of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) from a rigid hull inflatable boat. Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, w... More
A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) attached to Assault
A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) attached to Assault Craft Unit 4 approaches the beach during an off load from the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) Feb. 24. The Bataan Amphibious Readin... More
Lance Cpl. Chris Cieza, from Wyandanch, N.Y., performs
Lance Cpl. Chris Cieza, from Wyandanch, N.Y., performs corrective maintenance on an M1161 Light Strike Vehicle (LSV) in the hangar bay aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) . The Ba... More
The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan
The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) steams along during routine operations. Bataan, with elements of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operat... More
Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Graciela Borrego, from San
Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Graciela Borrego, from San Antonio, Texas, inspects a fuel sample for impurities during a replenishment-at-sea aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Ba... More
Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Kaleb Cannon wraps copper
Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Kaleb Cannon wraps copper wire on a coil winding machine aboard the USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations, pr... More
Command Master Chief Scott Harville talks to Sailors
Command Master Chief Scott Harville talks to Sailors attending 3rd class petty officer indoctrination class aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is conducting an underway evolution in prepa... More
Cpl. Cory Wolf, from Tonananda, N.Y., adjusts a trainer
Cpl. Cory Wolf, from Tonananda, N.Y., adjusts a trainer version of a Stinger missile launcher for Cpl. Anthony Barnes, from Louisville, Ohio, aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). ... More
A hose team moves into a compartment to fight a mock
A hose team moves into a compartment to fight a mock class alpha fire during a general quarters drill aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan sailors are underway with the 22n... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Casaundra Hernandez
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Casaundra Hernandez from Whitley City, Ky., shows she found a foreign object during a foreign object damage walk down aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan ... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Justin Casey, from
Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Justin Casey, from Bradenton, Fla., directs an AV-8B Harrier aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Sailors from the Bataan Amphibious Ready Grou... More
An H-60 Seahawk lowers a pallet during a vertical
An H-60 Seahawk lowers a pallet during a vertical replenishment aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). USS Bataan and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit are underway conducting rou... More
A Marine from a combat cargo unit prepares to load
A Marine from a combat cargo unit prepares to load a Light Strike Vehicle onto a CH-53 Super Stallion aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Sailors from the Bataan Amphibious Ready... More
Fireman Jamie Berry, from Millersville, Md., takes
Fireman Jamie Berry, from Millersville, Md., takes an oil sample from the main engine in the aft main machinery space aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan, with elements of... More
160923-N-UE100-183 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 23rd, 2016)
160923-N-UE100-183 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 23rd, 2016) -- Gunner's Mate 3rd class Kaleb Kamrowski and Gunner's Mate 3rd class Emily Miller grade shooter's targets on the starboard elevator aboard amphibious assa... More
An AV-8B Harrier lands onto the flight deck of the
An AV-8B Harrier lands onto the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during practice flight exercises. Sailors from the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and Marines assi... More
Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Edhessar Tungol,
Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Edhessar Tungol, a native of Pampanga, Philippines cuts metal to build locker brackets aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) Oct. 30. Sailors fr... More
Lance Cpl. Joshua Allen, a native of Sand Point, Idaho.
Lance Cpl. Joshua Allen, a native of Sand Point, Idaho. bends metal with a brake to build locker brackets aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) Oct. 30. Sailors from the Bataan Amph... More
Electronics Technician 1st Class Leshelle Rickman (near),
Electronics Technician 1st Class Leshelle Rickman (near), from Lakeland, Fla., Electronics Technician 2nd Class Joseph Gonzalez (middle), from Queens, N.Y., and Electronics Technician 2nd Class Robert Loveless ... More
Marines work on a V-22 Osprey rotor in the hangar bay
Marines work on a V-22 Osprey rotor in the hangar bay of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD5). Bataan sailors are underway with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines for Composite Tra... More
Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Byron Powell
Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Byron Powell explains how to patch a crack in the ship's fire main to his damage control team during a general quarters drill aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ... More
A Marine fast-ropes from an MV-22 Osprey to the forward
A Marine fast-ropes from an MV-22 Osprey to the forward aircraft elevator aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group is deployed supporting mariti... More
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Donald Gale, from Miami, stands
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Donald Gale, from Miami, stands watch as helmsman aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, wi... More
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Meaghan Peevy, from Russellville,
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Meaghan Peevy, from Russellville, Ark., guides the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1655 to the stern gate of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the flagship for the Ba... More
160923-N-UE100-099 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 23rd, 2016)
160923-N-UE100-099 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 23rd, 2016) -- Fire Controlman 2nd class Matthew Mancuso fires at a target on the starboard elevator aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), while qualif... More
Sailors from Deck Department launch a Rigid Hull Inflatable
Sailors from Deck Department launch a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat during a man-overboard/search and rescue drill aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the flagship for the... More
Boatswain's Mate Seaman David Manning from Morristown,
Boatswain's Mate Seaman David Manning from Morristown, Tenn., pulls in a line on the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS... More
Sgt. Thiago Moreira, from Volta Redonda, Brazil, performs
Sgt. Thiago Moreira, from Volta Redonda, Brazil, performs maintenance on an AH-1W Super Cobra in the hanger bay of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Readiness G... More
Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Jordan Hieser,
Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Jordan Hieser, from Walla Walla, Wash., fills out a rapid-plotting message blank as an investigator during a general quarters drill aboard the multipurpose amphibious as... More
Chief Fire Controlman Charles Snyder talks to Sailors
Chief Fire Controlman Charles Snyder talks to Sailors attending 3rd class petty officer indoctrination class aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is conducting an underway evolution in prep... More
150320-N-UE100-043 BAE (March 20, 2015) - Air-Traffic
150320-N-UE100-043 BAE (March 20, 2015) - Air-Traffic Controller 2nd Class Chad Bradley and Chief Warrant Officer Ernani Braganza conduct a zone inspection aboard USS Bataan (LHD5). Bataan is in planned mainten... More
USS Bataan's Commanding Officer Capt. George J. Vassilakis
USS Bataan's Commanding Officer Capt. George J. Vassilakis talks to the ship's Medical Department after an awards ceremony on the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan sailors are unde... More
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Michael Presock, from
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Michael Presock, from Quarryville, Pa., performs maintenance on an MHU-191 weapons skid aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Rea... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class James Travis,
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class James Travis, from Snellville, Ga., primes a jet fuel (JP-5) purifier in the main JP-5 pump room aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). ... More
Marines from a combat cargo unit load Light Strike
Marines from a combat cargo unit load Light Strike Vehicles onto the ship's flight deck from the port side elevator aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Sailors from the Bataan Am... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class James Travis,
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class James Travis, from Snellville, Ga., releases valves in the main jet fuel (JP-5) pump room to send fuel to the flight deck to refuel aircraft aboard the multipurpose a... More
Sailors move pallets of stores during a replenishment
Sailors move pallets of stores during a replenishment at sea aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embark... More
Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare
Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare for an exercise in the well deck of multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Sailors from the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and Mari... More
Sailors from Assault Craft Unit Four change a Landing
Sailors from Assault Craft Unit Four change a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) propeller aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Read... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) Airman Donald Garrell,
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) Airman Donald Garrell, from Jackson, N.J., visually checks a jet fuel (JP-5) sample in the JP-5 pump room for impurities aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bat... More
Sailors participate in a general quarters drill aboard
Sailors participate in a general quarters drill aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd Mari... More
Marines from a combat cargo unit load a Light Strike
Marines from a combat cargo unit load a Light Strike Vehicle onto a CH-53 Super Stallion aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Sailors from the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) ... More
Sailors transfer stores in a working party from a vertical
Sailors transfer stores in a working party from a vertical replenishment aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan sailors are underway with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit M... More
Lance Cpl. Joshua Allen, a native of Sand Point, Idaho,
Lance Cpl. Joshua Allen, a native of Sand Point, Idaho, cuts metal with a hydraulic sheer to build locker brackets aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) Oct. 30. Sailors from the B... More
Cpl. Cory Wolf, from Tonananda, N.Y., practices tracking
Cpl. Cory Wolf, from Tonananda, N.Y., practices tracking with a trainer version of a Stinger missile launcher aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Sailors from the Bataan Amphibio... More
Fireman Kalen Long, from Scottsville, Ky., welds a
Fireman Kalen Long, from Scottsville, Ky., welds a bracket in the metalsmith shop aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group... More
First Lt. Ben Welch, from Annapolis, Md., performs
First Lt. Ben Welch, from Annapolis, Md., performs corrective maintenance on an M1161 Light Strike Vehicle (LSV) in the hangar bay aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) . The Bataan... More
A Marine from an air unit prepares an AV-8B Harrier
A Marine from an air unit prepares an AV-8B Harrier for a take off from the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Sailors from the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and Marines assigned to ... More
Sailors prepare to receive pallets of stores from USNS
Sailors prepare to receive pallets of stores from USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5) during a replenishment at sea aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the flagship for the ... More
A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) approaches the well
A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) approaches the well deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group is deployed supporting maritime security operati... More
Ship's Serviceman Seaman Russ Richmond, from White
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
The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan
The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) is underway with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit for Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), designed to present the Bataan Amphibious Ready G... More
Bataan sailors are getting underway with the 22nd Marine
Bataan sailors are getting underway with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines for Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), designed to present the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group with scenarios seen on ... More
Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Cody Boston, a native
Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Cody Boston, a native of Milton, N.H., performs maintenance on an MV-22 Osprey propeller hub in the hanger deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). S... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airmen Apprentice Dylan Hartford,
Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airmen Apprentice Dylan Hartford, from Cincinnati, Ohio, fuels an AV-8B Harrier aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Sailors from the Bataan Amphibious R... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class James Travis,
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class James Travis, from Snellville, Ga., primes a jet fuel (JP-5) purifier in the main JP-5 pump room aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). ... More
Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Samuel Santayana, a native
Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Samuel Santayana, a native of San Diego, uses a needle gun to remove non-skid from a ladderwell aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Sailors from the B... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class Harvey
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class Harvey Fitzgerald, from Danville, Va., talks to the Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) on the flight deck to send jet fuel (JP-5) for refueling aircraft aboard the mul... More
Lance Cpl. Dylan Griffith, native of Millers Creek,
Lance Cpl. Dylan Griffith, native of Millers Creek, N.C., installs blade fairings for a phase inspection on a MV-22 Osprey in the hangar bay aboard multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) Oct. ... More
An H-60 Seahawk takes off from the flight deck of the
An H-60 Seahawk takes off from the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Sailors from the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expedi... More
Sailors from Deck Department wash down upper vehicle
Sailors from Deck Department wash down upper vehicle stowage aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embark... More
Information Systems Technician Seaman Travis Jones,
Information Systems Technician Seaman Travis Jones, from Ocala, Fla., traces cables for shipboard internet aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the flagship for the Bata... More
Operations Specialist Seaman Apprentice James Phillips
Operations Specialist Seaman Apprentice James Phillips from Killeen, Texas, monitors the SPA-25G radar to track surface contacts in Combat Information Center aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS ... More
Sailors and Marines sort mail received during a vertical
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
Air-Traffic Controller 3rd Class Shaun Kelly, from
Air-Traffic Controller 3rd Class Shaun Kelly, from Vancouver, Wash., leads his damage control team from Damage Control Locker 6/7 (Forward) investigating damage during a general quarters drill aboard the multip... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) Airman Donald Garrell,
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) Airman Donald Garrell, from Jackson, N.J., releases a valve to send jet fuel (JP-5) up to the flight deck from the main JP-5 pump room aboard the multipurpose amphibious assaul... More
Fire Controlman 3rd Class John Bertram, from Houston,
Fire Controlman 3rd Class John Bertram, from Houston, picks an orange for a community relations event in Lisbon, Portugal, during a port visit of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Th... More
Quartermaster 3rd Class Colten Brinkman (right), from
Quartermaster 3rd Class Colten Brinkman (right), from Virginia Beach, Va., and Quartermaster Seaman Recruit Paxton Sinclair (left), from Arlington, Wash., find the azimuth of the sun to determine gyrocompass er... More
Staff Sgt. James Mackenzie, left, and Cmdr. Anthony
Staff Sgt. James Mackenzie, left, and Cmdr. Anthony Savage assist in yard work for a local church during community relations project in Naples, Italy. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is on a scheduled deploym... More
Chief Damage Controlman Shawn Durant, from Vergennes,
Chief Damage Controlman Shawn Durant, from Vergennes, Vt., debriefs sailors who participated in a flying squad fire drill aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibiou... More
The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan
The multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) steams along during routine operations. Bataan, with elements of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operat... More
150320-N-UE100-032 BAE (March 20, 2015) - Air-Traffic
150320-N-UE100-032 BAE (March 20, 2015) - Air-Traffic Controller 2nd Class Chad Bradley and Chief Warrant Officer Ernani Braganza conduct a zone inspection aboard USS Bataan (LHD5). Bataan is in planned mainten... More
Marines practice parading the colors in the hangar
Marines practice parading the colors in the hangar bay of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) for a Marine Corps birthday celebration. Sailors from the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG... More
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Michael Manning from Greenville
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Michael Manning from Greenville N.C., prepares a vaccination aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Read... More
Operations Specialist 2nd Class Alex Moore from Mound
Operations Specialist 2nd Class Alex Moore from Mound City, Mo., monitors radars to identify aircraft in the Combat Information Center aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan ... More
A sailor observes sunset from the flight deck aboard
A sailor observes sunset from 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 operation... More
Fireman Alice Diaz, from Orange County, Calif, dons
Fireman Alice Diaz, from Orange County, Calif, dons an Joint Service Lightweight Integrated Suit Technology and MCU2/P gas mask during a general quarters drill aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship US... More
Aviation Boatswain Mate Handling First Class Sarah
Aviation Boatswain Mate Handling First Class Sarah Powers takes the exam for E-7 aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is in preparation for an upcoming planned maintenance availability.... More
Marines sort mail received from a vertical replenishment
Marines sort mail received from 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 the embarked 2... More
Marines prepare to disembark on a training exercise
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
150320-N-UE100-048 BAE (March 20, 2015) - Air-Traffic
150320-N-UE100-048 BAE (March 20, 2015) - Air-Traffic Controller 2nd Class Chad Bradley and Chief Warrant Officer Ernani Braganza conduct a zone inspection aboard USS Bataan (LHD5). Bataan is in planned mainten... More
Lt. Paul Dumas from Coffeeville, Ala., stands watch
Lt. Paul Dumas from Coffeeville, Ala., stands watch in the Combat Information Center to ensure the ship's safety as the tactical action officer aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5)... More
Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Ian Bond,
Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Ian Bond, from Marshall, N.C., and Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Justin Butler, from New Port Richey, Fla., work on a system to decrypt incoming messages aboa... More
Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Justin Mullins, from Mesa,
Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Justin Mullins, from Mesa, Ariz., picks oranges for a community relations event in Lisbon, Portugal, during a port visit of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5... More
Sailors from Deck Department wash down upper vehicle
Sailors from Deck Department wash down upper vehicle stowage aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embark... More
Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Justin Palmer,
Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Justin Palmer, from Seattle, Wash., picks oranges for a community relations event in Lisbon, Portugal, during a port visit of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS... More
Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Kaleb Connor (left), from
Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Kaleb Connor (left), from Atoka, Tenn., and Electrician's Mate 1st Class Bey Sunga (right), from Elmhurst, Ill., stand watch at the electrical plant control panel in the aft main ma... More
An air unit prepares an AV-8B Harrier for a take off
An air unit prepares an AV-8B Harrier for a take off from the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Sailors from the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and Marines assigned to the 22nd Marin... More
Marines drive a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) during
Marines drive a Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) during training on the beach Feb. 24. The Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations, providing crisis response capability,... More
A sailor directs a Humvee in the well deck of the
A sailor directs a Humvee in the well deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations, providing cr... More
Aircraft maintainers prepare a CH-53 Super Stallion
Aircraft maintainers prepare a CH-53 Super Stallion for takeoff aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan Sailors and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines are underway conduct... More
Sailors transfer stores in a working party from a vertical
Sailors transfer stores in a working party from a vertical replenishment aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan sailors are underway with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit M... More
Marines from 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) practice
Marines from 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) practice tracking with a trainer version of a Stinger missile launcher aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Sailors from the Bata... More
Sailors prepare to move an MV-22 Osprey into the hangar
Sailors prepare to move an MV-22 Osprey into the hangar bay of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan Sailors are underway with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines for Compos... More
Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 2nd Class Anthony
Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 2nd Class Anthony Fountain, from Pensacola, Fla., verifies an engine logbook aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the flagship for... More