MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 30, 2023) Mini boss Lt. Cmdr. Chase Davies observes an incoming UH-1Y Venom helicopter from the primary control room aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) in the Mediterranean Sea, July 30, 2023. Bataan and the Harpers Ferry-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) are on a scheduled deployment to the U.S. 5th and U.S. 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. The U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps routinely participate in scheduled deployments to improve combined combat readiness, increase operational capacity, and strengthen relationships among allies and partners throughout the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Riley Gasdia)