ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 24, 2023) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit perform engine maintenance on a CH-53E Super Stallion, attached to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 162 (reinforced), aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan, along with the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) and the Harper’s 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
ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 24, 2023) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit perform engine maintenance on a CH-53E Super Stallion, attached to Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 162 (reinforced), aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan, along with the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) and the Harper’s 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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