The Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), returns to Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, 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 Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Nathan T. Beard)
