USS Bataan Flight Operations [Image 5 of 5]

ARABIAN GULF

09.04.2023

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Riley Gasdia 

U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet           

230904-N-OQ442-2007 ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 4, 2023) An AV-8B Harrier II aircraft, attached to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 162, takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) in the Arabian Gulf, Sept. 4, 2023. Components of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Riley Gasdia)

• Date Taken: 09.04.2023
• Date Posted: 09.07.2023 10:22
• Photo ID: 8007605
• VIRIN: 230904-N-OQ442-2007
• Resolution: 1425x951
• Size: 125.28 KB
• Location: ARABIAN GULF