NORFOLK (July 10, 2023) Sailors and Marines man the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) departs Naval Station Norfolk for a scheduled deployment, July 10, 2023. Marines and Sailors from the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group/26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) departed Norfolk, Virginia, and Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. after completing a comprehensive, nine-month training program. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Manvir Gill)