191231-N-LZ839-1056 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 31, 2019) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) makes its approach toward the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12) prior to a replenishment-at-sea, Dec. 31, 2019. Bataan, homeported in Norfolk, Virginia, is operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Darren Newell/Released)