160416-N-HP188-485 ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 16, 2016) - Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handler) James Frost, from Las Cruces, N.M., launches an AV-8B Harrier aircraft, attached to Marine Attack Squadron 542 (VMA-542), off the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is currently underway conducting routine qualifications in preparation for her future deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mutis A. Capizzi/Released)