Keywords: uss bataan (lhd 5) ussbataanlhd5 bataan amphibious readiness group bataanamphibiousreadinessgroup multipurpose amphibious assault ship multipurposeamphibiousassaultship port everglades porteverglades fla. fla united states unitedstates outdoor sky 160502-N-YC845-044 PORT EVERGLADES, Fla. (May 2, 2016) Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) man the rails as the ship pulls into the pier for Fleet Week Port Everglades. Fleet Week Port Everglades provides an opportunity for the citizens of South Florida to witness first-hand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services and gain a better understanding of how the sea services support the maritime strategy and national defense of the United States. The Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard are ware fighters first who train to be ready to operate forward to preserve peace, protect commerce and deter aggression through forward presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie Matyascik/Released) 160502-N-YC845-044 PORT EVERGLADES, Fla. (May 2, 2016) Sailors and Marines assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) man the rails as the ship pulls into the pier for Fleet Week Port Everglades. Fleet Week Port Everglades provides an opportunity for the citizens of South Florida to witness first-hand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services and gain a better understanding of how the sea services support the maritime strategy and national defense of the United States. The Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard are ware fighters first who train to be ready to operate forward to preserve peace, protect commerce and deter aggression through forward presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Julie Matyascik/Released) |