Posted: 04/01/2016
ATLANTIC OCEAN (April 15, 2016) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Pedro Saldana launches an AV-8B Harrier aircraft attached to Marine Attack Squadron 542 (VMA-542) off the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is currently underway conducting routine qualifications in preparation for her future deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Raymond Minami)