The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducted a maritime training exercise with naval ships and aircraft from Italy and France, June 24.
MEDITERRANEAN SEA - Capt. Bryan K. Carmichael relieved Capt. Gregory J. Leland as commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) Tuesday, June 16, during a change of command ceremony in the Mediterranean Sea.
A formation of Sailors and Marines stood at attention in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) to commemorate the Battle of Midway with a remembrance ceremony, Jan. 8.
Before many well-known celebrities such as Morgan Freeman, Clint Eastwood, and Chuck Norris graced the silver screens of Hollywood, they all served in the United States military. Following along a similar path is Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 2nd Class Carlos Williams, a Navy reservist currently deployed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5).
During the month of April, the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan’s (LHD5) Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) team held several events aboard the ship to raise awareness and bring about healthy efforts in focus for Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Awareness month.
A Sailor’s development begins before they even step on the bus to go to basic training and continues throughout their career. It’s the job of the senior members of the Navy to pass down their knowledge and expertise to junior Sailors through mentorship and training.
