191231-N-SH953-1151 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 31, 2019) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Matthew Evans, assigned to the Dragon Whales of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, directs pilots during a vertical replenishment between the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD5) and the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12), Dec. 31, 2019. Bataan, homeported in Norfolk, Virginia, is operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kathryn E. Macdonald/Released)