160901-N-HQ940-022 NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 1, 2016) – Senior Chief Machinist's Mate Joey Alley observes Sailors taking8 the first class petty officer advancement exam aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is in preparation for an upcoming planned deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Frank Cottone/Released)