170302-N-UE100-041 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 2, 2017) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) take the Navy-wide E-6 advancement exam in the ship's wardroom. 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 3rd Class Caleb Strong/Released)