0908254649B-034 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Aug. 25, 2009) An AV-8B Harrier aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), embarked aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), executes a vertical landing during routine flight operations. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is conducting maritime security operations in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Navy

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