MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 7, 2024) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Luis Mata, right, and Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Niko Solomon participate in a gun shoot aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), Feb. 7, 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 Danilo Reynoso)