250815-N-AB188-1001 NORFOLK, Va. (AUG. 15, 2025) Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) Conducts a 8010 drill in preparation of its upcoming 8010 certification, AUG 15. The Bataan is homeported in the General Dynamics NASSCO dry dock in support of a regularly scheduled maintenance period for modernization and repairs. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher Jones)
The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) returned to homeport in Gaeta, Italy, after operating in the Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, and Baltic Sea.