Sailors and Marines of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) compete in a friendly soccer game against members of the Portuguese Navy. The Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group is deployed supporting maritime security operations, providing crisis response capability, increasing theater security cooperation and a forward naval presence in the Navy's 5th and 6th Fleet Area of Responsibility. ( Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Michael J. Lieberknecht/ Released) Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group, 2014 deployment 140228-N-AO823-064

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