110602OS574-163 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 2, 2011) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU), launches from the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is deployed as the flagship of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Navy

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