200618-N-GC472-2167 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (June 18, 2020) An AV-8B Harrier, attached to the Tigers of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542, takes off from the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), 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)