170313-N-GB113-114 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 13, 2017) Sailors signal to the pilot of an AV-8B Harrier assigned to the “Blue Knights” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor (VMM) Squadron 365 (Reinforced) prior to take off from the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The ship is deployed with its amphibious ready group in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachariah Grabill/Released)