Posted: 08/01/2009
An MH-53 Sea Dragon assigned to the Blackhawks of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15 prepares to land on the flight deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan during routine flight operations. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is conducting Maritime Security Operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Photo by Seaman Apprentice Erin Lea Boyce