Sailors aboard multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan and embarked Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit watch from the ship's flight deck as amphibious transport dock ship USS Ponce puts on a fireworks display to celebrate Independence Day. Bataan is deployed and is serving as the flagship of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, supporting Maritime Security Operations in the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet area of operations. The 22nd MEU, embarked aboard the ships of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, is serving as the theater reserve force for U.S. Central Command.
Date Taken: | 07.04.2009 |
Date Posted: | 07.06.2009 08:29 |
Photo ID: | 185475 |
VIRIN: | 090704-N-8154G-021 |
Resolution: | 2100x1500 |
Size: | 149.21 KB |
Location: | ABOARD USS BATAAN, AT SEA |
Web Views: | 1,346 |
Downloads: | 172 |
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