170908-N-UE100-045 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Sept. 8, 2017) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) arrives in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, for a port visit. 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)