Two MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopters, assigned to the Blackhawks of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 15, sit on the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) while forward deployed supporting Commander, Task Force 51. CTF 51 provides command and control of amphibious forces in the region, contingency response missions, maritime humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel M. Young/Released) USS Bataan and HM-15 140712-N-NI474-058

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