011212-N-2383B-511 At sea aboard USS Bataan (LHD 5) Dec. 12, 2001 -- Marines of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) leave the top ramp area of the amphibious command ship for the flight deck as they head for their helicopter ride to the war zone. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Navy Photo by Chief PhotographerÕs Mate Johnny Bivera . (RELEASED) 011212-N-2383B-511 Departing for Combat

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