170301-N-YC845-034 NORFOLK (March 1, 2017) Sailors and Marines man the rails of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) as the ship prepares to depart Naval Station Norfolk for a deployment. The ship and its amphibious ready group is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in Europe and the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie R. Matyascik/Released)