091208-N-9806M-085 NORFOLK (Dec. 8, 2009) Sailors man the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) arrives at Naval Staion Norfolk. Bataan deployed as the lead ship of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rafael Martie/Released)
091208-N-5808R-016 NORFOLK (Dec. 8, 2009) Chief Operations Specialist Brian Dahlheimer, greets his son during a homecoming celebration for the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) at Naval Station Norfolk. Bataan completed a seven-month deployment conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Samantha Robinett/Released)
091208-N-5808R-010 NORFOLK (Dec. 8, 2009) Chief Fire Controlman Matt Kazee greets his daughter during a homecoming celebration for the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) at Naval Station Norfolk. Bataan completed a seven-month deployment conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Samantha Robinett/Released)