{"id":32868,"date":"2019-03-21T20:43:23","date_gmt":"2019-03-21T20:43:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/navytimes\/uncategorized\/2019\/03\/21\/this-is-why-bataan-briefly-popped-back-into-port\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T19:38:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T19:38:16","slug":"this-is-why-bataan-briefly-popped-back-into-port","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/navytimes\/news\/your-navy\/2019\/03\/21\/this-is-why-bataan-briefly-popped-back-into-port\/","title":{"rendered":"This is why Bataan briefly popped back into port"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NORFOLK \u2014 The amphibious assault ship <a href=\"https:\/\/www.public.navy.mil\/surflant\/lhd5\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=_blank>Bataan<\/a> headed out to sea on Tuesday, following a brief return to port to fix some minor mechanical glitches after an extensive overhaul, officials said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe ship is pulling into port for maintenance,\u201d Capt. Greg Leland, Bataan\u2019s commanding officer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/USSBataan\/\" target=_blank>posted Sunday<\/a> on the warship\u2019s official Facebook page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe still have evolutions that need to be completed underway in order to prepare for our upcoming deployment. Flexibility is key to our success and I am confident that the team will remain focused on the tasks ahead to stay mission ready.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Naval Surface Forces Atlantic spokeswoman Lt. Cmdr. Courtney Hillson told Navy Times that Bataan returned to port for \u201croutine maintenance\u201d that involved \u201cminor repairs to various systems.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She said Bataan didn\u2019t suffer a mechanical casualty or system breakdown but just needed \u201croutine adjustments to equipment and systems\u201d that had been modernized over a long maintenance session that began in late 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On Nov. 6, 2017, shortly after returning to Norfolk from a seven-month deployment, tugboats hauled the warship to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baesystems.com\/en-us\/product\/norfolk-ship-repair\" target=_blank>BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair<\/a> yard so workers could begin a yearlong $45.8 million overhaul of the vessel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the modernization work, Bataan left for sea on Feb. 20 for sea trials and to get the crew started on the basic phase of training to prep for an upcoming deployment, Hillson said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the recent underway period, the vessel\u2019s flight and well decks were certified again and the crew has been conducting offshore operations with Marines, Hillson said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-effect=\"slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-16779\" data-id=\"16779\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190220-N-KP445-1122.JPG.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190220-N-KP445-1122.JPG.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190220-N-KP445-1122.JPG.jpg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190220-N-KP445-1122.JPG.jpg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190220-N-KP445-1122.JPG.jpg?resize=1024,512 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">The amphibious assault ship Bataan gets underway from Naval Station Norfolk for sea trials and basic unit training for the first time in over a year. (Hendrick L. Dickson\/Navy)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-16790\" data-id=\"16790\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190221-N-KO533-0044.JPG.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190221-N-KO533-0044.JPG.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190221-N-KO533-0044.JPG.jpg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190221-N-KO533-0044.JPG.jpg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190221-N-KO533-0044.JPG.jpg?resize=1024,512 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Sailors on the flight deck enjoy sunset aboard the amphibious assault ship Bataan while underway for sea trials. (Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lenny Weston\/Navy)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-16795\" data-id=\"16795\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190313-N-KO533-0170.JPG.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190313-N-KO533-0170.JPG.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190313-N-KO533-0170.JPG.jpg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190313-N-KO533-0170.JPG.jpg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190313-N-KO533-0170.JPG.jpg?resize=1024,512 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Flight deck personnel on the amphib Bataan plan the takeoff of an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 542  (Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lenny Weston\/Navy)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-16804\" data-id=\"16804\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190313-N-KO533-0139.JPG.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190313-N-KO533-0139.JPG.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190313-N-KO533-0139.JPG.jpg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190313-N-KO533-0139.JPG.jpg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190313-N-KO533-0139.JPG.jpg?resize=1024,512 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">An aviation boatswain&#8217;t mate signals to the pilot of an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 542 before take off from the amphibious assault ship Bataan. (Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lenny Weston\/Navy)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-16821\" data-id=\"16821\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190309-N-MH210-1002.JPG.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190309-N-MH210-1002.JPG.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190309-N-MH210-1002.JPG.jpg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190309-N-MH210-1002.JPG.jpg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190309-N-MH210-1002.JPG.jpg?resize=1024,512 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A rigid hull inflatable boat passes in front of the amphibious assault ship Bataan while the amphib completed sea trials following a long overhaul session. (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary A. Anderson\/Navy)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-16826\" data-id=\"16826\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190309-N-MH210-1006.JPG.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190309-N-MH210-1006.JPG.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190309-N-MH210-1006.JPG.jpg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190309-N-MH210-1006.JPG.jpg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190309-N-MH210-1006.JPG.jpg?resize=1024,512 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Amphibious assault vehicles assigned to 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion make their way to the warship Bataan. (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Zachary A. Anderson\/Navy)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-16839\" data-id=\"16839\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190310-N-KO533-894.JPG.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190310-N-KO533-894.JPG.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190310-N-KO533-894.JPG.jpg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190310-N-KO533-894.JPG.jpg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190310-N-KO533-894.JPG.jpg?resize=1024,512 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">Amphibious assault vehicles line the upper-vehicle stowage on board the amphibious assault ship Bataan. (Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lenny Weston\/Navy)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2528\" height=\"1806\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-16864\" data-id=\"16864\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190312-N-KO533-0034.JPG.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190312-N-KO533-0034.JPG.jpg 2528w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190312-N-KO533-0034.JPG.jpg?resize=300,214 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190312-N-KO533-0034.JPG.jpg?resize=768,549 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190312-N-KO533-0034.JPG.jpg?resize=1024,732 1024w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190312-N-KO533-0034.JPG.jpg?resize=1536,1097 1536w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190312-N-KO533-0034.JPG.jpg?resize=2048,1463 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2528px) 100vw, 2528px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the Blue Knights of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365, flies over the amphibious assault ship Bataan during the amphib&#8217;s sea trials. (Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Lenny Weston\/Navy).<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-16874\" data-id=\"16874\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190305-N-KC192-0079.JPG.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190305-N-KC192-0079.JPG.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190305-N-KC192-0079.JPG.jpg?resize=300,150 300w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190305-N-KC192-0079.JPG.jpg?resize=768,384 768w, https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190305-N-KC192-0079.JPG.jpg?resize=1024,512 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_caption gallery-caption\">A landing craft utility assigned to Assault Craft Unit 2 approaches the amphibious assault ship Bataan as part of well deck operations during sea trials. 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