160709-N-UM082-176 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jul. 9, 2016) -- Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Quentin Ellis, from Harrisburg, Pa., prepares to launch a MV-22 Osprey attached to Air Force 8th special operations squadron (8 SOS), off of the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan. Bataan is currently underway conducting routine qualifications in preparation for her future deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raymond Minami/Released)