USS Bataan (LHD 5), a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, returned to Norfolk, Virginia after an 8-month deployment. More than 4,000 Sailors and Marines aboard the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit returned following deployment to the U.S. 2nd, 5th, and 6th Fleet areas of operations. The crew was welcomed home by families and SECNAV Del Toro, with praise for strengthening partnerships and ensuring security in the region.
Sailors and Marines deployed with the group spent nearly nine months deployed before coming home this week. https://t.co/6uwQNw5bED
Glad to see these brave Marines and Sailors return home. These brave servicemembers have been working around the clock in the Mediterranean to keep our nation safe. https://t.co/2qR8p4QCNY
Let’s proudly welcome home the 150 soldiers from the TN National Guard’s 251st Military Police Company after their nearly year-long deployment overseas.
#BravoZulu to the #Warfighters of Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit! Your presence in 5th and 6th Fleets strengthened partnerships with our Allies, highlighted our agile maritime forces, and ensured security and stability in the region. Welcome home https://t.co/3pgCzTNuGf
USS Bataan Crew Welcome Home by Families, SECNAV Del Toro - USNI News https://t.co/k9cndr599p
Welcome home USS Bataan LHD 5 🇺🇸🏡🥳🎊 More than 4,000 Sailors and Marines aboard Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit returned to Hampton Roads following an eight and a half-month deployment to the U.S. 2nd, 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations. https://t.co/87vzrFRY6g
USS Bataan (LHD 5) Wasp-class amphibious assault ship coming into Norfolk, Virginia after 8-month deployment - March 21, 2024 #ussbataan #lhd5 SRC: TW-@AirAssets https://t.co/PD1b6Z9KFw