0907119740S-454 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (July 11, 2009) A landing craft utility (LCU), attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 2, prepares to unload mail and supplies into the well-deck of the of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is serving as the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group conducting maritime security operations in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The 22nd MEU is serving as the theater reserve force for Central Command.

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Keywords: assault, craft, military, unit