A Marine assigned to VMM-263, performs maintenance

A Marine assigned to VMM-263, performs maintenance on a V-22 Osprey on the flight deck aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) May 16. Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Erik Foster/Released)