LARNACA, Cyprus (Feb. 11, 2024) Sailors assigned to the deck department aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) prepare mooring lines as the ship pulls into Larnaca, Cyprus, Feb. 11, 2024. Bataan is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S. allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Riley Gasdia)