Commander, U.S. Second Fleet Vice Adm. Mel Williams Jr. interacts with the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan's commanding officer, Capt. Samual Howard, and executive officer Cmdr. Mike McMillan before Bataan departs Naval Station Norfolk to provide humanitarian assistance/disaster response in the aftermath of Haiti's devastating earthquake. USS Bataan (LHD 5), USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) and USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) deployed Jan. 14. Providing military support capabilities to civil authorities to help stabilize and improve the situation in the wake of natural and man-made disasters is a core Navy mission. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian Goodwin/RELEASED)
Date Taken: | 01.14.2010 |
Date Posted: | 05.03.2014 21:06 |
Photo ID: | 1312600 |
VIRIN: | 100114-N-VK779-063 |
Resolution: | 2100x1500 |
Size: | 494.14 KB |
Location: | NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US |
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