U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Dec. 14, 2023) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (handling) 3rd Class Mason Whitehead, assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), signals to an AV-8B Harrier, attached to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 162 (reinforced), to launch off of the ship’s flight deck in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, Dec. 14. Components of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) 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 2nd Class Riley Gasdia)
Date Taken: | 12.14.2023 |
Date Posted: | 12.31.2023 17:58 |
Photo ID: | 8185806 |
VIRIN: | 231214-N-OQ442-1009 |
Resolution: | 4864x3648 |
Size: | 1.21 MB |
Location: | 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS, U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY |
Web Views: | 92 |
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