170113-N-YC845-005 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 13, 2017) Landing Craft Utility 1659 prepares to pull into the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) while boarding the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. 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 1st Class Julie Matyascik/Released)