
Amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD-5) and Dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD-50) transit in formation through the Red Sea, Aug. 8, 2023. US Navy Photo
THE PENTAGON – USS Bataan (LHD-5) and USS Carter Hall (LSD-50) are expected to remain in the Red Sea for an extended period as part of the U.S. naval buildup in the Middle East, two defense officials confirmed to USNI News Monday. Read More