Caption:
U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 5, 2009) -- The
multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) takes position
in formation behind the Royal Navy fleet auxiliary ship Lyme Bay (L
3007) and beside the mine countermeasures ships USS Gladiator (MCM 11)
and USS Ardent (MCM 12). The ships are conducting a mine countermeasure
exercise. 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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