Posted 12/7/2009
Three AV-8B Harriers from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 prepare for takeoff from the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan after completing a seven-month deployment in the Atlantic Ocean, Dec. 3, 2009. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is returning to homeport after conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kelvin Edwards