170906-N-UE100-479 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 6th, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) transits the Mediterranean Sea as a full moon rises over the horizon. 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 3rd Class Caleb Strong/Released)