110708-N-KA046-005 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 8, 2011) An Aviation BoatswainÕs Mate (Handling), left, and a landing signal enlisted aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) hold up a tote board to communicate with the pilot of an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced) as he prepares to launch. Bataan is the command ship of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Speciali


110708-N-KA046-005 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 8, 2011) An Aviation BoatswainÕs Mate (Handling), left, and a landing signal enlisted aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) hold up a tote board to communicate with the pilot of an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced) as he prepares to launch. Bataan is the command ship of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 6th Fleet area of responsibility. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class James Turner/Released) US Navy 110708-N-KA046-005 An Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling), left, and a landing signal enlisted aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault


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