170511-N-HQ940-011 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 11, 2017) Ens. Michael Simon rinses his face after being sprayed with Oleoresin Capsaicin (OC) Spray during security reaction force training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The ship and its ready group are deployed in the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nicholas Frank Cottone/Released)

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