14K views · 322 reactions | Sailors assigned to USS Bataan (LHD 5) explain the responsibilities of the oil lab aboard the warship. Components of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East Region. : MC2 Matthew F. Brown | Commander Naval Surface Force Atlantic | Facebook

ARABIAN GULF (April 16, 2020) - Aircraft embarked to the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), April 16, 2020. Bataan is the flagship for the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy Video by Mass

2.9K views · 228 reactions | Every sailor is… a Damage Controlman! U.S. Navy sailors aboard USS Bataan (LHD 5) participate in a general quarters drill in the Arabian Gulf. General quarters is a ship’s highest state of readiness where all repair lockers are manned and fully equipped to combat fires and floods. #Training | U.S. Department of War | Facebook

7.3K views · 169 reactions | Busy day out at sea ⚓️欄 Sailors aboard USS Bataan (LHD 5) conduct a landing craft air cushion operation. Components of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. : MC2 Christopher Jones | Commander Naval Surface Force Atlantic | Facebook