170113-N-KD168-052 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 13, 2017) Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Nikolus Biles, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), cuts a piece of sheet metal in the hull technician’s shop. Bataan is underway conducting composite training unit exercise with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Magen F. Reed/Released)