MEDITERRANIAN SEA (Oct. 11, 2009) An Egyptian armed forces general officer salutes side boys from the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during a visit to meet with military leaders from nations participating in Exercise Bright Star 2009. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan Steinhour/Released)
