MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 8, 2009) Three landing craft, air cushion vehicles approach the shore after launching from the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during Bright Star 2009. The biennial, multinational exercise is conducted by U.S. Central Command and involves U.S., Egyptian and other coalition forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ash Severe/Released)
