Caption:
BAIE DE GRAND GOAVE, Haiti (Jan. 20, 2010) -- The multipurpose
amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) transits off the coast of
Haiti while conducting flight operations supporting relief efforts on
the ground. Bataan, along with amphibious dock landing ships USS Fort
McHenry (LSD 43), USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) and USS Carter Hall (LSD
50) are participating in Operation Unified Response and are providing
military support capabilities to civil authorities to help stabilize
and improve the situation in Haiti in the wake of the 7.0 magnitude
earthquake on Jan. 12, 2010. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication
Specialist 3rd Class Ryan Steinhour (Released)
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