NORFOLK, Virginia (March 21, 2024) – Capt. Martin Robertson, commander, Amphibious Squadron Eight greets families pier side at Naval Station Norfolk as they wait to be reunited with their Sailor stationed aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), assigned to the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), following an eight and a half-month deployment operating in the U.S. 5th and U.S. 6th Fleet areas of operation, March 21, 2024. More than 4,000 Sailors and Marines assigned to the Bataan ARG supported a wide range of interoperability opportunities and exercises, increasing combat readiness and crisis response capabilities while strengthening relationships with NATO Allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Lauren Howes)
Date Taken: | 03.20.2024 |
Date Posted: | 03.21.2024 20:38 |
Photo ID: | 8302350 |
VIRIN: | 240321-N-CQ682-1310 |
Resolution: | 1906x2859 |
Size: | 3.28 MB |
Location: | US |
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