LHD-5 USS Bataan
Highlights of Ship's Service History
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At sea with USS Bataan (LHD-5) Jul. 17, 1999 — The amphibious assault ship Bataan conducts training operations in the Atlantic Ocean in preparation for an upcoming maiden deployment.
U.S. Navy photo
Photo source: Wikipedia
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2 Dec 1991
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Contract awarded to Ingalls Shipbuilding, Mississippi
22 Jun 1994
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Keel laid
15 Mar 1996
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Launched
20 Sep 1997
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Commissioned
2009
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In service, assigned to Battle Force/Atlantic Fleet, homeported in Norfolk, VA.
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