NORFOLK (March 1, 2017) Sailors and Marines man the rails aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) as the ship prepares to depart Naval Station Norfolk for 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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