170323-N-UE100-044 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 23, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) transits the Mediterranean Sea as MV-22B Ospreys and CH-53E Super Stallions land on the flight deck. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is deployed 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 3rd Class Caleb Strong /Released)