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Amphibious assault vehicles from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit approach the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan during a training exercise in the 5th Fleet area of operation, July 11, 2009. Bataan is serving as the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and the 22nd Marine unit is serving as the theater reserve force for U.S. Central Command.

SEA ASSAULT

Amphibious assault vehicles from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit approach the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan during a training exercise in the 5th Fleet area of operation, July 11, 2009. Bataan is serving as the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and the 22nd Marine unit is serving as the theater reserve force for U.S. Central Command.

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