140606-N-AO823-647 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 6, 2014) - Boatswain's Mates aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) transport a person in distress on medical litter off the 11-meter Captain's gig into the well deck June 6. Bataan provided food, water, medical attention, and temporary shelter to 280 persons in distress after receiving a report that an Italian military marine patrol aircraft sighted six small vessels, one of which was sinking. Bataan, with elements of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the 6th Fleet area of operations to augment
140606-N-AO823-647 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 6, 2014) - Boatswain's Mates aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) transport a person in distress on medical litter off the 11-meter Captain's gig into the well deck June 6. Bataan provided food, water, medical attention, and temporary shelter to 280 persons in distress after receiving a report that an Italian military marine patrol aircraft sighted six small vessels, one of which was sinking. Bataan, with elements of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the 6th Fleet area of operations to augment Crisis Response forces in the region.( Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michael J. Lieberknecht/Released) Join the conversation on Twitter ( ) follow us on Facebook ( ) and while you're at it check us out on Google+ ( #101085806745039159791/posts )
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