Caption:
U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (June 1, 2009) -- An MV-22B
Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (VMM 263)
(Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the flight
deck of multi-purpose 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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