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ONSLOW BAY, N.C. (June 30, 2007) -- An MV-22 Osprey, from the "Golden Eagles" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162, takes off from the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) as part of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) offload, which is the final evolution of a six-month deployment for Bataan and the MEU. Bataan, commanded by Capt. Rick Snyder, left her homeport of Norfolk, Va., Jan. 4, 2007, on a scheduled deployment as the flagship of the Bataan Expeditionary Strike Group. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Pedro A. Rodriguez (RELEASED)
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Photo description

Photo Date
 June 30, 2007
Photographer
 Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Pedro A. Rodriguez
Caption Writer
 LT Christopher Bishop, Deputy Director, NVNS
Copyright Status
 Public domain / free use
Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 LHD 5
Other Visible Equipment
 MV-22 Osprey, LCAC
Plane Number
 Not available
Base
 Not available
Tail Code
 Not available
Squadron
 Golden Eagles (VMM-162)
Comments/Notes
 MV-22 Osprey hovering over flight deck on take off, LCAC approaching well deck