1105117508R-001 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (May 16, 2011) Pilots aboard an MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22 MEU), prepare to land aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is the command ship of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Navy

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