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A USS Bataan sailor jumps from the ship's hangar bay during swim call in the Gulf of Aqaba, July 11, 2009. Bataan is serving as the flagship of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security in the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet area of operations.

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A USS Bataan sailor jumps from the ship's hangar bay during swim call in the Gulf of Aqaba, July 11, 2009. Bataan is serving as the flagship of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group, supporting maritime security in the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet area of operations.

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