151213-N-XJ788-040 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 13, 2015) Sailors
151213-N-XJ788-040 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 13, 2015) Sailors fire M16 assault rifles during a live-fire exercise on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for... More
170804-N-XJ788-003 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Aug. 4, 2017)
170804-N-XJ788-003 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Aug. 4, 2017) Capt. Josh Jackson, incoming commander of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EODGRU) 2, salutes the sideboys during a change of command ceremony at Joint Expediti... More
Sailors and Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary
Sailors and Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit observe a brief stop while transiting the Suez Canal. Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 26th M... More
Sailors and Marines man the rails of the amphibious
Sailors and Marines man the rails of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) as it gets underway for deployment. Kearsarge is deploying as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group with embarked Ma... More
151206-N-XJ788-051 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 6, 2015) Aviation
151206-N-XJ788-051 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 6, 2015) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Sarahkate Barambangan, from Los Angeles, directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk to take off from the flight deck of the amphibio... More
U.S. Navy Ordnanceman 3rd Class Joshua Foster fires
U.S. Navy Ordnanceman 3rd Class Joshua Foster fires a Mark 32 machine gun during a live fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in the Atlantic Ocean Sept. 20, 2014. The Kearsarge... More
151112-N-XJ788-023 GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 12, 2015) Air
151112-N-XJ788-023 GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 12, 2015) Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Dennis Briggs, from Pownel, Maine, above, and Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class Christine Griggs, from San Diego, monitor flight ... More
170529-N-XJ788-062 NEW YORK (May 29, 2017) Local children
170529-N-XJ788-062 NEW YORK (May 29, 2017) Local children watch Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen march in the Staten Island Memorial Day Parade in New York City during 2017 Fleet Week New York (FWNY), May 2... More
Sailors practice firefighting techniques on the flight
Sailors practice firefighting techniques on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is deployed as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group with embarked Marines from... More
161116-N-XJ788-014 NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 16, 2016) Family
161116-N-XJ788-014 NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 16, 2016) Family members await the arrival of the Navy's Rescue and Salvage-class vessel USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51) as it prepares to pull into homeport at Joint Expeditionary B... More
Marines attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit
Marines attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit fire a .50 Caliber machine gun aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group... More
161025-N-XJ788-019 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 25, 2016) The
161025-N-XJ788-019 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 25, 2016) The board of directors for Navy Expeditionary Combat Enterprise take a tour of expeditionary static displays to discuss and learn about Navy Expeditionary Combat ... More
170529-N-XJ788-109 NEW YORK (May 29, 2017) A local
170529-N-XJ788-109 NEW YORK (May 29, 2017) A local child watches Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen march in the Staten Island Memorial Day Parade in New York City during 2017 Fleet Week New York (FWNY), May ... More
USS Kearsarge operations
Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Jason Keller inventories ammunition aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the emba... More
151013-N-XJ788-044 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 13, 2015) Lt.
151013-N-XJ788-044 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 13, 2015) Lt. Cmdr. Chad Johnson and Seaman Recruit Joshue Bucio, representing the youngest and the oldest Sailors onboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), cut a cake in celebr... More
Quartermaster 3rd Class Steven Kotsokalis and Master-at-Arms
Quartermaster 3rd Class Steven Kotsokalis and Master-at-Arms Luke Gray, both assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), lower the ensign while anchoring in the Suez Canal. Kearsarge is the flags... More
Sailors conduct a foreign object debris walkdown aboard
Sailors conduct a foreign object debris walkdown aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is holding an overnight fast cruise while in-port conducting crew certifications. (U.S. Navy... More
Yeoman 3rd Class Mathew Rood dons an SCBA (Self Contained
Yeoman 3rd Class Mathew Rood dons an SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) during general quarters in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conductin... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 15, 2017) Chief Engineman
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 15, 2017) Chief Engineman Mike Schellhammer, assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron 4, shakes a child's hand during an air show at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, September 15, 2017. N... More
170529-N-XJ788-082 NEW YORK (May 29, 2017) Sailors,
170529-N-XJ788-082 NEW YORK (May 29, 2017) Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen march in the Staten Island Memorial Day Parade in New York City during 2017 Fleet Week New York (FWNY), May 29. FWNY, now in its 2... More
Sailors and Marines throw grenades from the fantail
Sailors and Marines throw grenades from the fantail of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge during a training exercise. Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the emba... More
161025-N-XJ788-011 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 25, 2016) The
161025-N-XJ788-011 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 25, 2016) The board of directors for Navy Expeditionary Combat Enterprise take a tour of expeditionary static displays to discuss and learn about Navy Expeditionary Combat ... More
170622-N-XJ788-019 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (June 22, 2017)
170622-N-XJ788-019 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (June 22, 2017) The board of directors for Navy Expeditionary Combat Enterprise take a tour of expeditionary static displays to discuss and learn about Navy Expeditionary ... More
Hull Technician Fireman Andrew Wolff welds a pipe aboard
Hull Technician Fireman Andrew Wolff welds a pipe aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during the multinational exercise Bold Alligator (BA) 2014. Improving Navy-Marine Corps amphibious core... More
170529-N-XJ788-003 NEW YORK (May 29, 2017) Local families
170529-N-XJ788-003 NEW YORK (May 29, 2017) Local families watch Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen march in the Staten Island Memorial Day Parade in New York City during 2017 Fleet Week New York (FWNY), May ... More
Aviation Boatswains Mate (Fuels) Airman John Reed checks
Aviation Boatswains Mate (Fuels) Airman John Reed checks the display panel for the JP-5 fuel tank indicator aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge ... More
151229-N-XJ788-036 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 29, 2015) An
151229-N-XJ788-036 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 29, 2015) An MV-22 Osprey takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready ... More
U.S. military vehicles assigned to the 26th Marine
U.S. military vehicles assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit depart from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), not shown, during the offload phase of exercise Eager Lion 2013 in Aqaba, Jor... More
Cmdr. Kevin Rafferty gives a tour to members of the
Cmdr. Kevin Rafferty gives a tour to members of the British Royal military aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with ... More
Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Eric Royal performs
Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Eric Royal performs routine maintenance on an M299 Hellfire launcher aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibio... More
USS Kearsarge operations
Gunner's Mate Seaman Tyler Markle and Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Chase Hickman perform routine maintenance on a .50-caliber machine gun aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the fl... More
USS Kearsarge, US Navy Photogrpah
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) Airman Damian Jackson and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Shankia Coppadge relay fuel tank levels to the aviation fuel lab aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Ke... More
161025-N-XJ788-005 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 25, 2016) The
161025-N-XJ788-005 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 25, 2016) The board of directors for Navy Expeditionary Combat Enterprise take a tour of expeditionary static displays to discuss and learn about Navy Expeditionary Combat ... More
160101-N-XJ788-085 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 1, 2016) Aviation
160101-N-XJ788-085 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 1, 2016) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class David Mikel, from Rochester, N.Y., practices firefighting techniques during a drill in the hangar bay aboard the am... More
Stretcher bearers stand by for casualties during a
Stretcher bearers stand by for casualties during a fire drill on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is deployed as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group with ... More
Seaman Recruit Stephanie Peryea oils a brow arm in
Seaman Recruit Stephanie Peryea oils a brow arm in the well deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Spe... More
Marines aboard an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV)
Marines aboard an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) transit to the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communicat... More
Gunner's Mate 1st Class Kekoa Cortez directs Aviation
Gunner's Mate 1st Class Kekoa Cortez directs Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Ronald Lingle as he moves ordnance in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is deployed as part ... More
151104-N-XJ788-085 RED SEA (Nov. 4, 2015) Aviation
151104-N-XJ788-085 RED SEA (Nov. 4, 2015) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Ronald Lingle (top), from Mechanicsburg, Pa., and Gunner's Mate Seaman Lucas Dorman, from Port Orchard, Wash., changes the barrel of a .50-c... More
160404-N-XJ788-026 RED SEA (April 4, 2016) Seaman
160404-N-XJ788-026 RED SEA (April 4, 2016) Seaman Brandon Carbone, from Fort Meyer, Florida, stands watch at the helm in the bridge aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the fl... More
161116-N-XJ788-005 NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 16, 2016) The
161116-N-XJ788-005 NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 16, 2016) The Navy's Rescue and Salvage-class vessel USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51) prepares to pull into homeport at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek/Fort Story on Nov. 16, 20... More
Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Patrick Cronan inventories
Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Patrick Cronan inventories parts in the main issue store room aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is in-port conducting light off assessments. (U.S... More
170529-N-XJ788-020 NEW YORK (May 29, 2017) The Susan
170529-N-XJ788-020 NEW YORK (May 29, 2017) The Susan E. Wagner High School Marching Band marches in the Staten Island Memorial Day Parade in New York City during 2017 Fleet Week New York (FWNY), May 29. FWNY, n... More
161116-N-XJ788-060 NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 16, 2016) Family
161116-N-XJ788-060 NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 16, 2016) Family members welcome home a Sailor from the Navy's Rescue and Salvage-class vessel USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek/Fort Story on ... More
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert talks
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert talks to Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) from the ship's hangar bay during an all-hands call. Greenert briefed the ship's office... More
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 15, 2017) A child explores
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Sept. 15, 2017) A child explores a 34-foot patrol boat during an air show at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, September 15, 2017. NAS Oceana and the Virginia Beach City Public School (VBCPS)... More
Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Mathew Smith fires a
Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Mathew Smith fires a .50 caliber machine gun during a live fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting sea trials. (U.... More
Cpl. Daniel Noboa pulls burlap sacks of recyclables
Cpl. Daniel Noboa pulls burlap sacks of recyclables in the hangar bay aboard of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with th... More
Tugboats position the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge
Tugboats position the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) to enter BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair. While at BAE, Kearsarge will undergo a five-month planned maintenance availability. (U.S. Navy photo... More
USS Kearsarge, US Navy Photogrpah
Engineman Fireman Nathaniel Cavness changes burner barrels in the main machinery room aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is deployed as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Gr... More
Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Jason Keller inventories
Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Jason Keller inventories ammunition aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the emba... More
A landing craft utility (LCU) moors to the stern gate
A landing craft utility (LCU) moors to the stern gate of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is currently underway conducting sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Speciali... More
Damage Controlman 3rd Class Brittany Jenkins performs
Damage Controlman 3rd Class Brittany Jenkins performs a routine inventory of damage control equipment aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphib... More
161025-N-XJ788-008 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 25, 2016) The
161025-N-XJ788-008 NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 25, 2016) The board of directors for Navy Expeditionary Combat Enterprise take a tour of expeditionary static displays to discuss and learn about Navy Expeditionary Combat ... More
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Bill Heaslet and Gunner's
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Bill Heaslet and Gunner's Mate 2nd Class James Elmore tighten the racking handle of a .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kears... More
Sailors and Marines display the national ensign in
Sailors and Marines display the national ensign in honor of Independence Day aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, wit... More
Sailors practice firefighting techniques in the hangar
Sailors practice firefighting techniques in the hangar bay aboard of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked ... More
Sailors practice firefighting techniques in the hangar
Sailors practice firefighting techniques in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 26t... More
Command Master Chief David Randall speaks during a
Command Master Chief David Randall speaks during a ceremony for the anniversary of the Battle of Cherbourg aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). In 1864 during the Battle of Cherbourg, the f... More
Staff Sgt. Josh Buteau performs routine maintenance
Staff Sgt. Josh Buteau performs routine maintenance on an AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is deployed as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready G... More
Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Damien Martin instructs
Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Damien Martin instructs Airman Lauren Watters on firing an M-240B machine gun during a crew serve weapons live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD ... More
151213-N-XJ788-046 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 13, 2015)
151213-N-XJ788-046 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 13, 2015) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Ryan Hatcher (right), from Trion, Ga., coaches Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Corbin Gillman, from Killeen, Texas, during... More
151120-N-XJ788-060 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
151120-N-XJ788-060 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Nov. 20, 2015) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Josue Reyes, from Houston, calibrates a firing circuit test unit in the aviation calibration lab ab... More
160115-N-XJ788-126 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 15, 2016) A landing
160115-N-XJ788-126 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 15, 2016) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) approaches the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amph... More
170529-N-XJ788-086 NEW YORK (May 29, 2017) Members
170529-N-XJ788-086 NEW YORK (May 29, 2017) Members of the Veterans of America march in the Staten Island Memorial Day Parade in New York City during 2017 Fleet Week New York (FWNY), May 29. FWNY, now in its 29... More
U.S. Marines board a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter
U.S. Marines board a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) June 6, 2013, in Aqaba, Jordan, during the offload phase of exercise Eager Lion 2013. Eager Lion is... More
An MK-32 machine gun fires rounds during a live fire
An MK-32 machine gun fires rounds during a live fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is currently underway conducting sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communicat... More
Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Quentin Fields fires a
Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Quentin Fields fires a .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting sea trials. (U.S.... More
160305-N-XJ788-017 ARABIAN GULF (March 5, 2016) Sailors
160305-N-XJ788-017 ARABIAN GULF (March 5, 2016) Sailors participate in a simulation gun shoot in the ship's classroom aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the ... More
170605-N-XJ788-035 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (June 5, 2017)
170605-N-XJ788-035 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (June 5, 2017) Rear Adm. Brian Brakke, commander, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) and NECC Pacific, during the National Anthem at NECC's annual Battle of Midway ... More
171103-N-XJ788-123 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Nov. 3, 2017)
171103-N-XJ788-123 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Nov. 3, 2017) Capt. Ty Britt, left, incoming commander, Coastal Riverine Group TWO (CRG 2), salutes Robert Cepek, outgoing commander, CRG 2, during CRG 2's change of comm... More
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert gives
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert gives the oath of enlistment to Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) from the ship's hangar bay during an all-hands call. Greenert br... More
151209-N-XJ788-061 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 9, 2015) Lt.
151209-N-XJ788-061 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 9, 2015) Lt. j.g. Nana Bonsu, dispersing officer, directs Sailors and Marines, as they move cargo in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) dur... More
160223-N-XJ788-006 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 23, 2016) Chief
160223-N-XJ788-006 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 23, 2016) Chief Machinist's Mate Belarminio Carrasco, from Miami, conducts work center supervisor training in the chapel aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (L... More
151120-N-XJ788-030 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
151120-N-XJ788-030 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Nov. 20, 2015) Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Ryan Hatcher, from Trion, Ga., demonstrates security force compliance techniques in the hangar bay aboard the amphib... More
170529-N-XJ788-040 NEW YORK (May 29, 2017) The Susan
170529-N-XJ788-040 NEW YORK (May 29, 2017) The Susan E. Wagner High School Marching Band marches in the Staten Island Memorial Day Parade in New York City during 2017 Fleet Week New York (FWNY), May 29. FWNY, ... More
160129-N-XJ788-005 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 29, 2016) Senior
160129-N-XJ788-005 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 29, 2016) Senior Chief Logistics Specialist Richard Alvarado (left), from San Francisco, and Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Brian Keithley, from Independence, Mo., verify s... More
Marines aboard an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV)
Marines aboard an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) enter the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication S... More
Lt. Cmdr. Casey Gon gives a tour to members of the
Lt. Cmdr. Casey Gon gives a tour to members of the British Royal military aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with t... More
151219-N-XJ788-090 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 19, 2015) Secretary
151219-N-XJ788-090 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 19, 2015) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Ash Carter, addresses Sailors and Marines during an all-hands call in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarg... More
170529-N-XJ788-068 NEW YORK (May 29, 2017) St. Phillips
170529-N-XJ788-068 NEW YORK (May 29, 2017) St. Phillips Heat Drum Line marches in the Staten Island Memorial Day Parade in New York City during 2017 Fleet Week New York (FWNY), May 29. FWNY, now in its 29th yea... More
Damage Controlman 2nd Class Kristine Sweirk conducts
Damage Controlman 2nd Class Kristine Sweirk conducts training during general quarters in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting Afloat Training... More
170907-N-XJ788-083 NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 7, 2017) Logistics
170907-N-XJ788-083 NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 7, 2017) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Levi Blank, left, and Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Harold Gonzalez, both assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Expeditionary Su... More
170529-N-XJ788-095 NEW YORK (May 29, 2017) Sailors,
170529-N-XJ788-095 NEW YORK (May 29, 2017) Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen march in the Staten Island Memorial Day Parade in New York City during 2017 Fleet Week New York (FWNY), May 29. FWNY, now in its 2... More
170323-N-XJ788-016 NORFOLK, Va. (March 23, 2017) Dassa
170323-N-XJ788-016 NORFOLK, Va. (March 23, 2017) Dassa Carvey, Military Women of Tidewater member, honors the trailblazing women of Naval history and the challenges they have overcome during a professional deve... More
151013-N-XJ788-039 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 13, 2015) Capt.
151013-N-XJ788-039 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 13, 2015) Capt. David Bossert, commanding officer of USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), speaks during a celebration of the Navy's 240th birthday aboard the amphibious assault ship. K... More
170622-N-XJ788-014 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (June 22, 2017)
170622-N-XJ788-014 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (June 22, 2017) The board of directors for Navy Expeditionary Combat Enterprise take a tour of expeditionary static displays to discuss and learn about Navy Expeditionary ... More
170907-N-XJ788-003 NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 7, 2017) Equipment
170907-N-XJ788-003 NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 7, 2017) Equipment Operator 2nd Class Brandon Keith, assigned to Construction Battalion Mobile Unit (CBMU) 202, operates a bulldozer, Sept. 7, onboard Naval Station Norfol... More
171103-N-XJ788-067 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Nov. 3, 2017)
171103-N-XJ788-067 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Nov. 3, 2017) Rear Adm. Brian Brakke, commander, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) and NECC Pacific, addresses the attendees of Coastal Riverine Group TWO's (CRG 2... More
Electronics Technician 2nd Class Romanus Bright speaks
Electronics Technician 2nd Class Romanus Bright speaks during a ceremony for the anniversary of the Battle of Cherburg aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). In 1864 during the Battle of Cher... More
150219-N-XJ788-061NORFOLK (February 19, 2015) Aviation
150219-N-XJ788-061NORFOLK (February 19, 2015) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Russell Spearman secures a P-way during a Force Protection Exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Along w... More
151216-N-XJ788-029 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 16, 2015) Sailors
151216-N-XJ788-029 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 16, 2015) Sailors and Marines, attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), carry a patient on a stretcher during a medical emergency drill in flight deck triage a... More
160120-N-XJ788-010 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 20, 2016) Damage
160120-N-XJ788-010 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 20, 2016) Damage Controlman 3rd Class Patrick Forte (front), from Irvine, Calif., demonstrates firefighting techniques in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship ... More
170622-N-XJ788-002 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (June 22, 2017)
170622-N-XJ788-002 VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (June 22, 2017) The board of directors for Navy Expeditionary Combat Enterprise take a tour of expeditionary static displays to discuss and learn about Navy Expeditionary ... More
Machinery Repairman Fireman Joshua Luna grinds down
Machinery Repairman Fireman Joshua Luna grinds down a metal tractor part on a lathe in the machine shop aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amph... More
Marines attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit
Marines attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit fire a .50-Caliber machine gun aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group... More
160229-N-XJ788-025 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 29, 2016) Lt.
160229-N-XJ788-025 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 29, 2016) Lt. Karima Ayesh, from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., performs a routine dental cleaning on a patient aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge ... More
161116-N-XJ788-078 NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 16, 2016) Family
161116-N-XJ788-078 NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 16, 2016) Family members welcome home a Sailor aboard the Navy's Rescue and Salvage-class vessel USNS Grasp (T-ARS 51) at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek/Fort Story o... More
151216-N-XJ788-069 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 16, 2015) Senior
151216-N-XJ788-069 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 16, 2015) Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Aaron Zale, from Geneva, Ohio, applies a splint to a patient’s leg during a medical emergency drill aboard the amphibious assault s... More
151209-N-XJ788-012 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 9, 2015) An MH-60S
151209-N-XJ788-012 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 9, 2015) An MH-60S Sea Hawk transports cargo onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a vertical replenishment with the Military Sea... More