Caption:
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Oct. 2, 2009) -- An MV-22B
Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263
(Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU), takes off from
the flight deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan
(LHD 5) during routine flight operations. The Bataan Amphibious Ready
Group is conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet
area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication
Specialist 3rd Class Ryan Steinhour (RELEASED)
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