0912038655E-002 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 3, 2009) An AV-8B Harrier from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares for its final takeoff from the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) after completing a seven-month deployment. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is returning to homeport after conducting maritime security operations in the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. Navy

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