Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andre Pedro poses for a photo in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan, Jan. 26, 2017. Pedro works in the ground support division, which is responsible for fixing, maintaining and tracking all the equipment used to work on aircraft. The ship is currently deployed with the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Raymond Minami