USS Bataan (LHD-5) is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship in the United States Navy. The ship is named after the Battle of Bataan, fought in the Philippines during World War II.

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Bataan is the fifth ship in the Wasp-class of U.S. Navy multipurpose amphibious assault ships. The mission of Bataan is to enable the Navy and Marine Corps team to...

Two ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Bataan, after the Bataan Peninsula, the scene of the Battle of Bataan in 1942 in the Philippines. USS Bataan (CVL-29), was a light aircraft carrier that served in both World War II and the Korean War.

Jan 22, 2024 · The Bataan could be deployed until May or June -- a total of roughly 11 months, according to the defense official. CBS reported Thursday that the Bataan was deployed "indefinitely."

USS Bataan (CVL-29/AVT-4), originally planned as USS Buffalo (CL-99) and also classified as CV-29, was an 11,000 ton Independence-class light aircraft carrier which was commissioned in the United States Navy during World War II on 17 November 1943.

Feb 9, 2024 · The Pentagon has officially extended the deployment of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and a Navy amphibious ready group headed by the USS Bataan in the Mediterranean Sea amid growing regional...

Vessel USS Bataan (LHD-5) NATO WARSHIP is a military ops ship waving the flag of United States of America. Her IMO number is 1 and MMSI number is 368958000. Main ship specifications are length of 257 m and beam of 32 m.

The Bataan (LHD 5) is the U.S. Navy's first amphibious assault ship designed and built from the keel up with accommodations for female sailors. This "Women at Sea" modification provides it with living areas for nearly 450 female officers, chiefs, enlisted personnel and embarked troops.

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