200618-N-GC472-2153 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 18, 2020) Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), prepare an AV-8B Harrier, attached to the Tigers of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542, for takeoff on the flight deck, June 18, 2020. Bataan is conducting operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet in support of regional allies and partners, and U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Angus Beckles/Released)