US assault ship USS Bataan raced at ‘best speed’ into the Red Sea fight ready to ‘punch somebody in the face’ if needed, top officers say
USS Bataan extended its deployment last year and sailed into the Red Sea to combat the Houthis. The US amphibious assault ship joined a fight largely meant for other ships, a senior officer said. The Bataan is currently in New York City this week as part of Fleet Week 2024. As war broke out between … Read more