Today I had the distinct pleasure of presiding over the Expeditionary Strike Group 2 Change of Command aboard @LHD5. Congrats RDML John Menoni on a job well done and welcome aboard RDML Tom Williams.
All our friends are welcome on the flight deck. ⚓
A @USArmy MH-47 Chinook assigned to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) lands on the flight deck of #USSBataan (LHD 5).
📸 by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher Jones
To celebrate the return of Fleet Week in New York, @JennaBushHager spent the night aboard the USS Bataan! ⚓️ Fleet Week celebrates the military’s sea services.
One historic ship taking part in #FleetWeek is the USS Bataan, which served the nation during the attacks on 9/11 and provided humanitarian relief to the victims of Hurricane Katrina in 2005. on.today.com/3N2DLWC
In honor of #FleetWeek, pitchers @StephenNogosek & @ColinHolderman visited the USS Bataan, a landing helicopter dock-class ship at Pier 88. The players received a private tour and met members who serve on board. They also handed out @Mets 60th Anniversary branded challenge coins.
An honor to be aboard the USS Bataan to wrap up fleet week in NYC. Even more special to hear what it means to these active duty service members - reflecting on those that’ve made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Humbling. 🇺🇸