230802-N-OQ442-1120 SOUDA BAY, Greece (Aug. 2, 2023) An AV-8B Harrier, attached to the Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 162 (reinforced), is chained on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) as the ship arrives in Souda Bay, Greece for a scheduled port visit. Bataan, along with the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) are currently on a scheduled deployment to the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. The Navy and Marine Corps routinely participate in scheduled deployments to improve combined combat readi


230802-N-OQ442-1120 SOUDA BAY, Greece (Aug. 2, 2023) An AV-8B Harrier, attached to the Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 162 (reinforced), is chained on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) as the ship arrives in Souda Bay, Greece for a scheduled port visit. Bataan, along with the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) are currently on a scheduled deployment to the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. The Navy and Marine Corps routinely participate in scheduled deployments to improve combined combat readiness, increase operational capacity, and strengthen relationships among allies and partners throughout the region. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Riley Gasdia)


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