ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 11, 2024) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Xerxes Havis, left, and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Bradyn Cook prepare to connect ordnance from the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 for transport to the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Robert E. Peary (T-AKE 5), March 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 Matthew F. Brown)