Caption:
U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (June 1, 2009) -- A CH-53E Super
Stallion helicopter from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (VMM 236)
(Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land on
aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during routine
flight operations. Bataan is deployed and is serving as the flagship of
the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security
operations (MSO) in the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet area of
responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist
3rd Class Ryan Steinhour (RELEASED)
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