NORFOLK (July 10, 2023) Airman Apprentice Frances Acain, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) Air Department, mans the rails on the flight deck as the ship gets underway for deployment. The U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps routinely participate in scheduled deployments to improve combined combat readiness, increase operational capacity, and strengthen relationships among allies and partners throughout the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Riley Gasdia)