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The U.S. Navy is reshuffling its warship deployment in the Middle East to maintain dominance in the region. The navy is now eyeing the longer haul, as concerns mount that Israel’s war on Hamas in Gaza could set off a regional conflict. The USS Bataan amphibious ship is now leading the country's task force in the Eastern Mediterranean, following the the navy's newest aircraft carrier, the USS Geral Ford, which was sent home at the New Year. The Bataan and two support ships, the USS Mesa Verde and Carter Hall, have a combined force of nearly 2,500 Marines and sailors.

ON BOARD THE USS BATAAN (AP) — When attacks with missiles and drones surged in the Red Sea late last year, crewmembers of the USS Bataan worked round the clock to make sure they were shot down …

The U.S. Navy is reshuffling its warship deployment in the Middle East to maintain dominance in the region -- now eyeing the longer haul as concerns mount that Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza could set off a regional conflict.

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When attacks with missiles and drones surged in the Red Sea late last year, crewmembers of the USS Bataan worked round the clock to make sure they were shot down before reaching passing merchant vessels.