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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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 …

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 accomplish a …

USS BATAAN was built at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi - laid down on June 22, 1994, christened on March 15, 1996, and commissioned on September 20, 1997 - entering …

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 …

U.S. Navy and Marine Corps integrates in order to maintain the operability and safety of the aircrafts aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5)

Jun 26, 2025 · Discover the rich history of the USS Bataan, a World War II-era ship that served as a floating hospital and symbol of resilience. Explore its brave missions, restoration stories, and …

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.

Mar 27, 2024 · Having recently returned to the US from an eight-month-long Mediterranean deployment, the Wasp -class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan is set to enter a two-year …