191231-N-SH953-1385 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 31, 2019) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Matthew Evans and Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 3rd Class Anthony Weiss, assigned to the Dragon Whales of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, direct pilots and cargo 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)