11/20/2014: An MV-22 Osprey approaches during a landing on the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during flight operations.
Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
Credit Photos:USS Bataan: 8/20/14
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In the second photo, two A-330J Super Puma helicopters conduct a vertical replenishment from the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) to the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77).
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In the third photo, an SA-330J Super Puma helicopter approaches during a vertical replenishment with the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) and the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). The Puma is a European made helicopter used by companies serving the Military Sealift Command.