Keywords: US Navy 070407-N-0318R-036 Boatswain^rsquo,s Mate 3rd Class Michael Raines signals to the load master of a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) to raise the bow ramp prior to departure from the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS B.jpg en PERSIAN GULF April 7 2007 - Boatswain s Mate 3rd Class Michael Raines signals to the load master of a Landing Craft Utility LCU to raise the bow ramp prior to departure from the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bataan LHD 5 Bataan Expeditionary Strike Group ESG is conducting Maritime Security Operations MSO which help set the conditions for security and stability in the maritime environment as well as complement the counter-terrorism and security efforts of regional nations U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ken J Riley RELEASED 2007-04-07 070407-N-0318R-036 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 44917 U S Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ken J Riley PD-USGov-Military-Navy Aboard USS Bataan LHD-5 LCU 1645 ship 1969 Well decks |