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#13159542
5 January 2026
In July 2011, the USS Bataan (LHD-5), a Wasp-class multipurpose amphibious assault ship of the U.S. Navy, operates in the Mediterranean Sea during the operational deployment of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group under U.S. 6th Fleet. It embarks with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, providing amphibious power projection, command and control, and support to maritime security operations, non-combatant evacuation operations, and regional crisis response, including the initial phases of operations related to the Libyan crisis. The naval task group consists of USS Bataan, USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19), and USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41), and is augmented by elements of Amphibious Squadron 6, Naval Beach Group, Fleet Surgical Team 8, and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28. The Aviation Combat Element of the 22nd MEU, centered on Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron VMM-263, operates MV-22B Osprey, CH-53E Super Stallion, AV-8B Harrier II, AH-1W Super Cobra, and UH-1N Huey aircraft to provide assault support, logistical lift, close air support, armed escort, and command and control in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force ashore.
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#13159543
5 January 2026
In July 2011, the USS Bataan (LHD-5), a Wasp-class multipurpose amphibious assault ship of the U.S. Navy, operates in the Mediterranean Sea during the operational deployment of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group under U.S. 6th Fleet. It embarks with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, providing amphibious power projection, command and control, and support to maritime security operations, non-combatant evacuation operations, and regional crisis response, including the initial phases of operations related to the Libyan crisis. The naval task group consists of USS Bataan, USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19), and USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41), and is augmented by elements of Amphibious Squadron 6, Naval Beach Group, Fleet Surgical Team 8, and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28. The Aviation Combat Element of the 22nd MEU, centered on Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron VMM-263, operates MV-22B Osprey, CH-53E Super Stallion, AV-8B Harrier II, AH-1W Super Cobra, and UH-1N Huey aircraft to provide assault support, logistical lift, close air support, armed escort, and command and control in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force ashore.
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#13159544
5 January 2026
In July 2011, the USS Bataan (LHD-5), a Wasp-class multipurpose amphibious assault ship of the U.S. Navy, operates in the Mediterranean Sea during the operational deployment of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group under U.S. 6th Fleet. It embarks with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, providing amphibious power projection, command and control, and support to maritime security operations, non-combatant evacuation operations, and regional crisis response, including the initial phases of operations related to the Libyan crisis. The naval task group consists of USS Bataan, USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19), and USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41), and is augmented by elements of Amphibious Squadron 6, Naval Beach Group, Fleet Surgical Team 8, and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28. The Aviation Combat Element of the 22nd MEU, centered on Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron VMM-263, operates MV-22B Osprey, CH-53E Super Stallion, AV-8B Harrier II, AH-1W Super Cobra, and UH-1N Huey aircraft to provide assault support, logistical lift, close air support, armed escort, and command and control in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force ashore.
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#13159545
5 January 2026
In July 2011, the USS Bataan (LHD-5), a Wasp-class multipurpose amphibious assault ship of the U.S. Navy, operates in the Mediterranean Sea during the operational deployment of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group under U.S. 6th Fleet. It embarks with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, providing amphibious power projection, command and control, and support to maritime security operations, non-combatant evacuation operations, and regional crisis response, including the initial phases of operations related to the Libyan crisis. The naval task group consists of USS Bataan, USS Mesa Verde (LPD-19), and USS Whidbey Island (LSD-41), and is augmented by elements of Amphibious Squadron 6, Naval Beach Group, Fleet Surgical Team 8, and Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28. The Aviation Combat Element of the 22nd MEU, centered on Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron VMM-263, operates MV-22B Osprey, CH-53E Super Stallion, AV-8B Harrier II, AH-1W Super Cobra, and UH-1N Huey aircraft to provide assault support, logistical lift, close air support, armed escort, and command and control in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force ashore.
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5 January 2026
An Italian Air Force C-30J is at Milan Linate Airport in Milan, Italy, on January 5.
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5 January 2026
An Italian Air Force C-30J is at Milan Linate Airport in Milan, Italy, on January 5.
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#13156261
4 January 2026
U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornets are parked on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) in the Mediterranean Sea on June 16, 2016, during the ship's operational deployment with the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group under the U.S. Sixth Fleet.
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#13156277
4 January 2026
U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornets are parked on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) in the Mediterranean Sea on June 16, 2016, during the ship's operational deployment with the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group under the U.S. Sixth Fleet.
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#13156284
4 January 2026
A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron HSC 7 Dusty Dogs operates around the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) in the Mediterranean Sea on June 16, 2016, during the ship's operational deployment with the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group under the U.S. Sixth Fleet.
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#13156287
4 January 2026
U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornets are parked on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) in the Mediterranean Sea on June 16, 2016, during the ship's operational deployment with the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group under the U.S. Sixth Fleet.
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#13156262
4 January 2026
On June 16, 2016, the U.S. Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) operates in the Mediterranean Sea during its operational deployment with the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group. The vessel operates within the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of responsibility, headquartered in Naples, as part of naval presence and cooperation activities with allied forces.
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#13156263
4 January 2026
A U.S. Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron VFA 105 Gunslingers and an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron VFA 131 Wildcats are positioned on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) preparing for catapult launch in the Mediterranean Sea on June 16, 2016, during the ship's operational deployment with the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group under the U.S. Sixth Fleet.
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#13156264
4 January 2026
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron VFA 131 Wildcats is positioned on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) preparing for catapult launch in the Mediterranean Sea on June 16, 2016, during the ship's operational deployment with the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group under the U.S. Sixth Fleet.
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#13156265
4 January 2026
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron VFA 131 Wildcats is positioned on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) preparing for catapult launch in the Mediterranean Sea on June 16, 2016, during the ship's operational deployment with the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group under the U.S. Sixth Fleet.
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#13156266
4 January 2026
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron VFA 131 Wildcats is positioned on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) preparing for catapult launch in the Mediterranean Sea on June 16, 2016, during the ship's operational deployment with the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group under the U.S. Sixth Fleet.
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#13156267
4 January 2026
An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron VFA 131 Wildcats is positioned on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) preparing for catapult launch in the Mediterranean Sea on June 16, 2016, during the ship's operational deployment with the Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group under the U.S. Sixth Fleet.
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