ATLANTIC OCEAN (Mar. 1, 2017) Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachariah Grabill looks on at the national ensign while manning the rails of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), as she departs on a scheduled deployment. Bataan departs Naval Station Norfolk as part of the Bataan Ready Group (BAT ARG) deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in Europe and the Middle East. BAT ARG also includes Commander, Amphibious Squadron 8, USS Bataan (LHD 5), USS Carter Hull (LSD 50) and 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU).

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