170701-N-HP188-0045 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (July 1, 2017) Quartermaster 2nd Class Krystle Sanders prepares the romeo flag for hoisting before the start of a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan and its ready group are deployed in the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations 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 Mutis A. Capizzi/Released)

---

Size: 4480px × 6720px
Photo credit: © AB Forces News Collection / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: 4, 5, 24, acu, amphibious, assault, bataan, bulk, comptuex, dvids, import, integrated, lhd, marines, meu, navy, nmcs, ship, states, united, uss, wasp-class