160916-N-HP188-260 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 16, 2016) – Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handler) 2nd Class James L. Stauffer, currently assigned to the Wasp-class multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), signals the pilot of an AV-8B Harrier aircraft preparing to launch on the flight deck. Bataan is currently conducting Amphibious Squadron 8 and 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit integrated training. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Mutis A. Capizzi/Released)