March 1, 2017 - A Marine with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit mans the rails as amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) prepares to go underway for deployment. The 24th MEU will operate in Europe and the Middle East in the coming months providing crisis response and contingency support for combatant commanders, including maritime security operations, humanitarian assistance, and advance force operations. (Image created by USA Patriotism! from U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Autmn Bobby)

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