MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 12, 2009) A landing craft, air cushion assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during a Bright Star 2009 exercise in Alexandria, Egypt. Bright Star is a biennial training exercise conducted by U.S. Central Command and is designed to improve readiness, interoperability, and strengthen military and professional relationships among U.S., Egyptian and several other coalition forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher Wilson/Released)
