2.9K views · 230 reactions | Every sailor is… a Damage Controlman! U.S. Navy sailors aboard USS Bataan (LHD 5) participate in a general quarters drill in the Arabian Gulf. General quarters is a ship’s highest state of readiness where all repair lockers are manned and fully equipped to combat fires and floods. #Training | U.S. Department of War | Facebook

7.3K views · 170 reactions | Busy day out at sea ⚓️欄 Sailors aboard USS Bataan (LHD 5) conduct a landing craft air cushion operation. Components of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. : MC2 Christopher Jones | Commander Naval Surface Force Atlantic | Facebook