200422-N-GR120-1748 ARABIAN GULF (April 22, 2020) – Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Charniah Smrekar, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), signals an AV-8B Harrier, attached to the Tigers of Tigers of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542, to launch during flight operations aboard Bataan, April 22, 2020. Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Regi
200422-N-GR120-1748 ARABIAN GULF (April 22, 2020) – Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Charniah Smrekar, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), signals an AV-8B Harrier, attached to the Tigers of Tigers of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542, to launch during flight operations aboard Bataan, April 22, 2020. Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anna E. Van Nuys)
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