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240226-N-ED646-1138 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 26, 2024) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), rear, Turkish frigates TCG Goksu (F-497) and TCG Gelibolu (F-493), and the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) transit in formation in the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 26. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group will be transferred to NATO command in the Eastern Mediterranean in order to conduct a series of short notice vigilance activities with elements of Allied Maritime Command's Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 and the Turkish Navy. ( Navy photo by Mass C
240226-N-ED646-1138 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 26, 2024) The San Antonio-class amphibious transport ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19), rear, Turkish frigates TCG Goksu (F-497) and TCG Gelibolu (F-493), and the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) transit in formation in the Mediterranean Sea, Feb. 26. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group will be transferred to NATO command in the Eastern Mediterranean in order to conduct a series of short notice vigilance activities with elements of Allied Maritime Command's Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 and the Turkish Navy. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Moises Sandoval)
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