170405-N-KD168-070 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 5, 2017) Sailors stow line on the landing craft personnel large after small boat operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The ship is currently deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group 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 Magen F. Reed/Released)

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