151107-N-YL073-101 RED SEA (Nov. 7, 2015) Operations
151107-N-YL073-101 RED SEA (Nov. 7, 2015) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Katalina Ruiz, from San Antonio, stands watch in the Combat Information Center aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3)... More
Lance Cpl. Daniel Flaherty has his teeth examined in
Lance Cpl. Daniel Flaherty has his teeth examined in the dental department aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is deployed as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group with em... 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
151203-N-KW492-066 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 3, 2015) A Landing
151203-N-KW492-066 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 3, 2015) 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 Amphi... More
151107-N-XF571-020 RED SEA (Nov. 7, 2015) Chief Warrant
151107-N-XF571-020 RED SEA (Nov. 7, 2015) Chief Warrant Officer 2 Mike Hayden, the ship's ordnance handling officer, from Weymouth, Mass., serves food to the crew as part of a food service attendant (FSA) relie... More
160131-N-AX638-005 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 31, 2016) Sailors
160131-N-AX638-005 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 31, 2016) Sailors inventory a pipe patching kit during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the ... More
160228-N-YL073-116 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 28, 2016) U.S.
160228-N-YL073-116 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 28, 2016) U.S. Marines attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) disembark a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) in the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kea... More
1603011-N-AX638-135 ARABIAN GULF (March 11, 2016) Sailors
1603011-N-AX638-135 ARABIAN GULF (March 11, 2016) Sailors and Marines, attached to the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), move cargo on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (... More
160126-N-AX638-017 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 26, 2016) Aviation
160126-N-AX638-017 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 26, 2016) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Hunter Rogers, from Pendleton, Ind., signals an AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Ke... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Kwasi Kyei
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Kwasi Kyei secures a tractor to the deck of the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is participating in Composite Training ... 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
160105-N-AX638-227 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 5, 2016) Marine
160105-N-AX638-227 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 5, 2016) Marine Corps Cpl. Andy Zamarripa (left), from Fort Worth, Texas, and Lance Cpl. Joshua Mayer, from Rockport, N.Y., attached to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)... More
151218-N-ZZ999-041 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 18, 2015) Sailors,
151218-N-ZZ999-041 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 18, 2015) Sailors, attached to Tactical Air Control Squadron (TACRON) 21, practice shooting techniques in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3... More
160105-N-ZZ999-067 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 5, 2015) Sailors
160105-N-ZZ999-067 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 5, 2015) Sailors heave the phone and distance line on the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with the Military Sealift Comman... More
160123-N-MC656-009 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 23, 2016) Sailors
160123-N-MC656-009 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 23, 2016) Sailors and Marines participate in a sunrise-yoga class on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the... More
160114-N-ZZ999-036 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 14, 2016) Aviation
160114-N-ZZ999-036 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 14, 2016) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Shasia Mohondhis, from Queens Village, N.Y., secures a spotting dolly on the flight deck of the amphibious assault shi... More
151218-N-ZZ999-046 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 18, 2015) Air
151218-N-ZZ999-046 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 18, 2015) Air Traffic Controller 1st Class Josh Lowery, from Port Orchard, Wash., attached to Tactical Air Control Squadron (TACRON) 21, practices shooting techniques in th... More
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Lilibeth Hunton checks
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Lilibeth Hunton checks Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Ignacio Gutierrez's temperature aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is deployed as ... More
160131-N-YL073-010 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 31, 2016) Operations
160131-N-YL073-010 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 31, 2016) Operations Specialist Seaman Hannah Rosenthal, from Cincinnati, plots casualties during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge ... More
160123-N-MC656-038 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 23, 2016) Sailors
160123-N-MC656-038 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 23, 2016) Sailors and Marines participate in a sunrise-yoga class on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the... More
160204-N-AX638-104 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 4, 2016) A CH-53E
160204-N-AX638-104 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 4, 2016) A CH-53E Super Stallion takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious... More
160114-N-KW492-051 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 14, 2016) The
160114-N-KW492-051 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 14, 2016) The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) transits the Gulf of Oman. Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and, with th... More
160131-N-YL073-049 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 31, 2016) Operations
160131-N-YL073-049 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 31, 2016) Operations Specialist Seaman Michael Leyva, from Lampasas, Texas, helps empty a fire hose after a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Ke... More
160120-N-KW492-005 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 20, 2016) Aviation
160120-N-KW492-005 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 20, 2016) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Ryan Caillet, from Tucson, Ariz., checks the torque values of an inert Guided Bomb Unit-12 aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kear... More
151107-N-YL073-045 RED SEA (Nov. 7, 2015) Machinist's
151107-N-YL073-045 RED SEA (Nov. 7, 2015) Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Stephen Spencer, from Tunica, Miss., monitors damage control communications during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious assault shi... More
160126-N-AX638-075 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 26, 2016) Aviation
160126-N-AX638-075 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 26, 2016) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Sarahkate Barambangan, from Los Angeles, looks on as an AV-8B Harrier takes off from the flight deck of the amphibi... More
Sailors and Marines move frozen foods to the ship's
Sailors and Marines move frozen foods to the ship's freezer during a replenishment at sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is deployed as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Read... More
160114-N-ZZ999-033 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 14, 2016) Aviation
160114-N-ZZ999-033 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 14, 2016) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Darius Bridges, from Colorado Springs, Colo., prepares a chock and chain on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ... More
160228-N-KW492-035 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 28, 2016) A landing
160228-N-KW492-035 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 28, 2016) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) transits the Arabian Gulf alongside the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). The U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Kuw... More
151107-N-YL073-036 RED SEA (Nov. 7, 2015) Chief Intelligence
151107-N-YL073-036 RED SEA (Nov. 7, 2015) Chief Intelligence Specialist Wesley Richey, from Selma, Ala., conducts training during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3... More
160105-N-ZZ999-033 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 5, 2015) Gunner's
160105-N-ZZ999-033 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 5, 2015) Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Clairey Lovette, from Lumberton, N.C., fires a shot line from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) to the Military Sealift Com... More
160120-N-ZZ999-017 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 20, 2016) Operations
160120-N-ZZ999-017 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 20, 2016) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Han Kalt, from Sichuan Province, China, transmits a message through a sound-powered phone in the bridge aboard the amphibious assa... More
160131-N-AX638-011 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 31, 2016) Aviation
160131-N-AX638-011 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 31, 2016) Aviation Electrician's Mate Airman Louis Morales, from Monrovia, Calif., opens a hatch during a general quarters drill aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarg... More
1603011-N-AX638-054 ARABIAN GULF (March 11, 2016) An
1603011-N-AX638-054 ARABIAN GULF (March 11, 2016) An SA-330 Puma transports cargo during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (... More
160123-N-KW492-128 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 23, 2016) Hospital
160123-N-KW492-128 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 23, 2016) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Donald Martin, from Jacksonville, Fla., attached to Fleet Surgical Team (FST) 4, operates a mobile X-ray unit during a medical trainin... More
160131-N-YL073-007 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 31, 2016)
160131-N-YL073-007 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 31, 2016) Electrician's Mate 3rd Class Vincent Larocca, from Dumont, N.J., performs an electrical safety check during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious assault... More
160126-N-AX638-092 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 26, 2016) U.S.
160126-N-AX638-092 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 26, 2016) U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andy Zamarripa, from Everman, Texas, attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), repairs a hinge in the hangar bay of the amphibi... More
Sailors and Marines move supplies in the hangar bay
Sailors and Marines move supplies in the hangar bay during a replenishment at sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is deployed as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group ... More
Lance Cpl. Dillon Petschel and Lance Cpl. Dusty Hickman
Lance Cpl. Dillon Petschel and Lance Cpl. Dusty Hickman stock frozen foods in the ship's freezer during a replenishment at sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is deployed as ... More
151218-N-AX638-021 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 18, 2015) Pfc.
151218-N-AX638-021 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 18, 2015) Pfc. Joseph Chaisson, from Roanoke, La., attached to the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), mounts an MK15 40 mm automatic grenade launcher during wea... More
160228-N-KW492-023 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 28, 2016) A landing
160228-N-KW492-023 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 28, 2016) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) exits the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). The U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Kuwait Armed For... More
151216-N-XJ788-032 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 16, 2015) Lt.
151216-N-XJ788-032 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 16, 2015) Lt. Jessica Bluhm, from Pittsburgh, checks the vital signs of a patient during a medical emergency drill in flight deck triage on the amphibious assault ship USS ... More
151231-N-AX638-107 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 31, 2015) Hospital
151231-N-AX638-107 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 31, 2015) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Tracey Farris, from Arvin, Calif., an intensive care corpsman aboard USS Kearsarge attached to Fleet Surgical Team (FST) 4, monitors a... More
160204-N-KW492-023 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 4, 2016) Aviation
160204-N-KW492-023 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 4, 2016) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Rick Witcher, from Fayetteville, N.C., changes lugs on a rocket pod aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge... More
160123-N-KW492-108 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 23, 2016) Hospital
160123-N-KW492-108 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 23, 2016) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Bradley Proctor (left), from Bossier City, La., and Hospitalman Kelly Burke, from Spiceland, Ind., attached to Fleet Surgical Team (FS... More
151217-N-KW492-088 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 17, 2015) An
151217-N-KW492-088 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 17, 2015) An MH-60S Sea Hawk delivers cargo onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with the Royal Fle... More
160123-N-MC656-042 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 23, 2016) Sailors
160123-N-MC656-042 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 23, 2016) Sailors and Marines participate in a sunrise-yoga class on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the... More
160311-N-AX638-004 ARABIAN GULF (March 11, 2016) Gunner's
160311-N-AX638-004 ARABIAN GULF (March 11, 2016) Gunner's Mate Seaman Kendall Trichel, from Sanborn, N.Y., fires a shot line from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) to the Military Sealift Comman... More
160123-N-KW492-068 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 23, 2016) Aviation
160123-N-KW492-068 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 23, 2016) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Sarahkate Barambangan, from Los Angeles, guides an MV-22 Osprey onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship... More
160105-N-AX638-461 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 5, 2016) Aviation
160105-N-AX638-461 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 5, 2016) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Elaine Egbert, from South Charleston, Ohio, directs an MH-60S Sea Hawk as it transfers cargo onto the flight deck of... More
160126-N-AX638-036 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 26, 2016) Aviation
160126-N-AX638-036 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 26, 2016) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Michael Ancelet, from Hackberry, La., directs an AV-8B Harrier as it takes off the flight deck of the amphibious assau... More
Lance Cpl. Kyle Goos, an air framer from Marine Medium
Lance Cpl. Kyle Goos, an air framer from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced) performs maintenance on an MV-22 Osprey aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is pa... More
160115-N-XJ788-094 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 15, 2016) A landing
160115-N-XJ788-094 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
151217-N-KW492-107 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 17, 2015) An
151217-N-KW492-107 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 17, 2015) An MH-60S Sea Hawk delivers cargo onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with the Royal Fle... More
160131-N-YL073-046 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 31, 2016) Aviation
160131-N-YL073-046 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 31, 2016) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Eric Royal (left), from Burlington, N.J., and Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Loveasia Vann, from Newport News, Va., empty a ... More
151218-N-AX638-050 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 18, 2015) An
151218-N-AX638-050 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 18, 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
160311-N-AX638-054 ARABIAN GULF (March 11, 2016) An
160311-N-AX638-054 ARABIAN GULF (March 11, 2016) An SA-330 Puma transports cargo during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (... More
160120-N-ZZ999-011 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 20, 2016) Operations
160120-N-ZZ999-011 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 20, 2016) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Han Kalt, from Sichuan Province, China, monitors a radar screen in the bridge aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LH... More
160126-N-AX638-097 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 26, 2016) Aviation
160126-N-AX638-097 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 26, 2016) Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Apprentice Richaun Burden, from Harrisburg, Pa., drives a fork lift in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship ... More
1603011-N-AX638-201 ARABIAN GULF (March 11, 2016) Sailors
1603011-N-AX638-201 ARABIAN GULF (March 11, 2016) Sailors and Marines move cargo and stores aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready... More
160120-N-XJ788-059 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 20, 2016) Sailors
160120-N-XJ788-059 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 20, 2016) Sailors practice fire-fighting techniques in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge ... More
160126-N-AX638-024 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 26, 2016) Aviation
160126-N-AX638-024 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 26, 2016) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Michael Ancelet, from Hackberry, La., directs an AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS K... More
160114-N-KW492-032 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 14, 2016) Capt.
160114-N-KW492-032 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 14, 2016) Capt. Larry Getz, commanding officer USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), re-enlists Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Michael Saldana, from Los Angeles, in an MH-60 Seahawk helico... More
160131-N-AX638-020 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 31, 2016) Sailors
160131-N-AX638-020 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 31, 2016) Sailors simulate fighting a fire during general quarters aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibi... More
160131-N-YL073-023 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 31, 2016) Information
160131-N-YL073-023 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 31, 2016) Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Josef Webster, from St. Louis, monitors damage control communications during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibio... More
160131-N-YL073-062 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 31, 2016) Hull
160131-N-YL073-062 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 31, 2016) Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Loveasia Vann (center), from Newport News, Va., conducts training during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious assa... More
160123-N-KW492-088 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 23, 2016) Hospital
160123-N-KW492-088 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 23, 2016) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Taylor Finley (left), from Colorado Springs, Colo., and Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Aaron Zale, from Geneva, Ohio, wrap a bandage o... More
151231-N-AX638-152 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 31, 2015) Hospital
151231-N-AX638-152 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 31, 2015) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Tracey Farris (left), from Arvin, Calif., an intensive care corpsman embarked aboard USS Kearsarge attached to Fleet Surgical Team (FS... More
160105-N-ZZ999-025 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 5, 2015) The
160105-N-ZZ999-025 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 5, 2015) The guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) (right) and the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) (center) transit al... More
160101-N-XJ788-140 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 1, 2016) Aviation
160101-N-XJ788-140 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 1, 2016) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Emmanuel Joseph, from Miami, gives training during a fire drill in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship... More
151218-N-ZZ999-049 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 18, 2015) Capt.
151218-N-ZZ999-049 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 18, 2015) Capt. Aaron Garbade, from Beaufort, S.C., attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Battalion Landing Team (BLT), leads tactical weapons training for S... More
151107-N-ZZ999-043 RED SEA (Nov. 7, 2015) Aviation
151107-N-ZZ999-043 RED SEA (Nov. 7, 2015) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Kevin Hampshire, from Kearneysville, W.Va., attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, the “Dragon Whales,” paints the bar... More
151203-N-KW492-109 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 3, 2015) Aviation
151203-N-KW492-109 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 3, 2015) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Parker Leon, from Saint Petersburg, Fla., runs to remove the chocks and chains from an MV-22 Osprey on the flight deck ... 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
160311-N-AX638-010 ARABIAN GULF (March 11, 2016) Boatswain's
160311-N-AX638-010 ARABIAN GULF (March 11, 2016) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Jorge Medina (left), from San Fernando, Calif., heaves a shot line during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) with the Military Sealift Comma... More
160120-N-ZZ999-005 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 20, 2016)
160120-N-ZZ999-005 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 20, 2016) Quartermaster 2nd Class Rodger Weaver, from Tuscaloosa, Ala., plots a route in the bridge aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is t... 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
151218-N-ZZ999-033 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 18, 2015) Capt.
151218-N-ZZ999-033 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 18, 2015) Capt. Aaron Garbade, from Beaufort, S.C., attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Battalion Landing Team (BLT), leads tactical-weapons training for S... More
151107-N-YL073-083 RED SEA (Nov. 7, 2015) Operations
151107-N-YL073-083 RED SEA (Nov. 7, 2015) Operations Specialist Seaman Winston Sessoms, from Swansboro, N.C., stands watch in the Combat Information Center aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD ... More
160101-N-XJ788-085 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 1, 2016) Sailors
160101-N-XJ788-085 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 1, 2016) Sailors practice firefighting techniques during a drill in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for t... More
151107-N-YL073-140 RED SEA (Nov. 7, 2015) Aviation
151107-N-YL073-140 RED SEA (Nov. 7, 2015) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Dylan Hargarave, from Graceville, Fla., attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, the “Dragon Whales,” paints the n... More
151107-N-XF571-006 RED SEA (Nov. 7, 2015) Lt. Cmdr.
151107-N-XF571-006 RED SEA (Nov. 7, 2015) Lt. Cmdr. Steve Johnson, the ship's maintenance officer, serves food to the crew as part of a food service attendant (FSA) relief event where officers served food in pl... More
151231-N-AX638-083 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 31, 2015) Lt.
151231-N-AX638-083 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 31, 2015) Lt. Kathleen Kostka (left), from Virginia Beach, Va., a critical care nurse embarked aboard USS Kearsarge attached to Fleet Surgical Team (FST) 4, simulates sedat... More
151218-N-ZZ999-009 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 18, 2015) Sailors
151218-N-ZZ999-009 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 18, 2015) Sailors attached to Tactical Air Control Squadron (TACRON) 21, practice shooting techniques in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3... More
151231-N-AX638-126 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 31, 2015) Marine
151231-N-AX638-126 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 31, 2015) Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew Goodfellow, from Kansas City, Mo., attached to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), looks out of an MV-22 Osprey as it approaches the a... More
151217-N-KW492-055 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 17, 2015) The
151217-N-KW492-055 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 17, 2015) The Royal Fleet Auxiliary Fort Victoria (A387) pulls alongside the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS). Kearsarge is... More
Lance Cpl. Kyle Goos, an air framer from Marine Medium
Lance Cpl. Kyle Goos, an air framer from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced) performs maintenance on an MV-22 Osprey aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is pa... More
1603011-N-AX638-174 ARABIAN GULF (March 11, 2016) U.S.
1603011-N-AX638-174 ARABIAN GULF (March 11, 2016) U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Rosario, from Carol Stream, Ill., attached to the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), drives a fork lift on the f... More
151216-N-XJ788-010 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 16, 2015) Hospital
151216-N-XJ788-010 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 16, 2015) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Rainwynjuly Molleno, from Los Angles, prepares a first aid kit in flight deck triage aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge ... More
160112-N-KW492-114 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 12, 2016) Mass
160112-N-KW492-114 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 12, 2016) Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ryre Arciaga, from Corona, Calif., takes a selfie in the mirror of a forklift during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS) ... More
160114-N-ZZ999-015 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 14, 2016) U.S.
160114-N-ZZ999-015 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 14, 2016) U.S. Marines, Cpl. James Shugart (left), from Azle, Texas and Lance Cpl. Timothy Rustin, from Statesboro, Ga., both attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit... More
160204-N-AX638-049 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 4, 2016) A CH-53E
160204-N-AX638-049 ARABIAN GULF (Feb. 4, 2016) A CH-53E Super Stallion prepares to take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge... More
151203-N-KW492-133 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 3, 2015) An MV-22
151203-N-KW492-133 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 3, 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 G... More
151216-N-XJ788-044 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 16, 2015) Hospital
151216-N-XJ788-044 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 16, 2015) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Taylor Finley (left), from Colorado Springs, Colo., and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Kerrye Barrett, from Smithtown, N.Y., apply a spli... More
160126-N-AX638-046 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 26, 2016) Aviation
160126-N-AX638-046 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 26, 2016) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Sarahkate Barambangan, from Los Angeles, looks on as an AV-8B Harrier takes off from the flight deck of the amphibi... More
151208-N-KW492-167 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 8, 2015) Capt.
151208-N-KW492-167 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 8, 2015) Capt. Larry Getz, commanding officer of USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), addresses the crew during a frocking ceremony in the hangar bay. Kearsarge is the flagship for the K... More
151231-N-AX638-075 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 31, 2015) Hospital
151231-N-AX638-075 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 31, 2015) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Retricia Richardson, from Winter Haven, Fla., a respiratory therapist embarked aboard USS Kearsarge attached to Fleet Surgical Team (F... More
160123-N-KW492-063 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 23, 2016) Aviation
160123-N-KW492-063 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 23, 2016) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Sade Campbell, from Summit, N.J., prepares chocks and chains on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kea... More
151218-N-AX638-026 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 18, 2015) Cpl.
151218-N-AX638-026 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 18, 2015) Cpl. Alex Picciano, (right), from Cleveland, attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), instructs Cpl. Keegan Brook, (left), from Oxford, Mich., on pro... More