170113-N-KD168-034 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 13, 2017) Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Nikolus Biles fires up a welding torch to cut sheet metal in the Hull Technician Shop aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Magen F. Reed/Released)

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