USS Bataan

Late April 2011, the USS Bataan (LHD-5) with its Amphibious Ready Group (BATARG) arrived in the Mediterranean Sea, three months ahead of schedule. They relieved the USS Kearsage and the 26MEU (26 Marine Corps Expeditionary Unit) from her tasks as part of the continuous presences of the US Navy Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean Sea. The BATARG will support the 22MEU and its Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron VMM-263 (reinforced) for the second time with the MV-22B Ospreys.