MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 15, 2009) A boat crew assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) conducts patrols in a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) during the biennial, multinational exercise Bright Star 2009. Bright Star is 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 1st Class W. B. Swoboda/Released)
