090905-N-3165S-576 U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Sept. 5, 2009) Mine countermeasure ship USS Gladiator (MCM 11) displays the U.S. flag as it conducts underway operations with the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). 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)