From sun-up to sun-down, the Sailors and Marines onboard #Big5 are moving, spinning, and fueling air craft. Our #BlueGreen team's efforts allow us to maintain our commitments to NATO allies and partners throughout the
#6thFleet area. #ForgedByTheSea
USS Bataan
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USS Bataan
@LHD5
USS BATAAN (LHD 5), homeported in Norfolk, VA. is a Wasp Class amphibious ship. facebook.com/USSBataan/
- Big 5's #BlueGreenTeam is training hard and maintaining our proficiency. #PracticeMakesPerfect #LethalFightingForce #ForgedByTheSea
- Load 'em, Fuel 'em, and Launch 'em! The flight deck is always moving and taking care of business.
- #Sailors and #Marines oboard #USSBataan participated in a live fire exercise, that we affectionately called #BatAPalooza! #ForgedByTheSea @USNavy @USMC
00:00 - Capt Leland turned over command of #Big5 to Capt Carmichael during a change of command ceremony, June 16. "I am thankful for the amazing opportunity to have commanded the finest ship in the fleet. It has been my great honor to have led this extremely talented group of people...
- The Air Department on #Big5 took a moment to practice their flight deck and hangar bay fire fighting skills. #ForgedByTheSea
- 80 years ago, 75 thousand Filipino and U.S. troops on Bataan were forced to make a 65-mile march to prison camps. Thousands perished in what became known as the Bataan Death March. Please join as we remember the sacrifices of those who have gone before us. #bataandeathmarch
- Helos, rainbows and fast rope, if that doesn't sound like a great day onboard #USSBataan, we don't know what does.
- These Marines may be in a small boat, but they pack a big punch. The Big5 #BlueGreenTeam works together ensuring the BATARG is a flexible, adaptable and persistent force able to maneuver throughout the theater, to be best positioned to defend #USForces and interests in the region
- #Big5's Navy and Marine Corps team trains with precision and works round-the-clock to ensure maritime stability and security in the region. #ForgedByTheSea #BataanTough
