170322-N-KD168-033 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 22, 2017) Lt.j.g. Erika Mecum, ship's boatswain, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), observes the transfer of fuel hoses from the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO 188) during a replenishment-at-sea, March 22, 2017. Bataan is currently deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Magen F. Reed/Released)