170824-N-HP188-0412 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Aug. 24, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Vincent Milone signals a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter as it lands on the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan and its amphibious ready group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Mutis A. Capizzi/Released)