07/01/2014: An MH-60S Seahawk performs a vertical replenishment with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) during a replenishment at sea with the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) May 17.
Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, is seen deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
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Credit: USS Bataan:5/17/14
- In photo 2, the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) and the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) conduct a replenishment at sea.
- In photo 3, Sailors from deck department man the phone and distance line during a replenishment at sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) and the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5).
- In the final photo, the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) during a replenishment at sea with the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) May 17.