A Boatswain's Mate performs a routine Landing Craft Air Cushions

Aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan Sept. 16, 2003 -- A Boatswain's Mate performs a routine Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCAC) recovery in the well deck of USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Amphibious Assault Ship is departing Naval Station Norfolk as part of a 40-ship sortie that put to sea ahead of the approaching Hurricane Isabel. U.S. Navy photo by Photographers Mate 3rd Class Jonathan Carmichael. File# 030916-N-4008C-517