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
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Lucy
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Lucy Pizarro signals as an AV-8B Harrier takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting sea trials. (U.S. Navy ... 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
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter takes off from the
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is currently underway conducting sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communicat... More
The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) conducts
The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) conducts a replenishment at sea with Fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO-203). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, ... 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
Fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO-203) and
Fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO-203) and an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, attached to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), conducts a vertic... More
Engineman 1st Class Lonnie Collins observes Machinist's
Engineman 1st Class Lonnie Collins observes Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Martin Yarbrough conducting valve maintenance in the forward compressor machinery room aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LH... More
Boatswain's mates direct a landing craft air cushion
Boatswain's mates direct a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) into the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is deployed as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group support... More
Sailors watch the 1976 film "Midway" in the hangar
Sailors watch the 1976 film "Midway" in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Midway, the turning point of World War II in... More
A landing craft air cushion LCAC) from Assault Craft
A landing craft air cushion LCAC) from Assault Craft Unit Four approaches the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is participating in Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMP... More
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro is greeted
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro is greeted by Commodore Capt. Brad Skillman, commander Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a scheduled port... More
Seaman Apprentice Lucas Dorman sands a capsin on the
Seaman Apprentice Lucas Dorman sands a capsin on the fantail aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Special... 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
An MH-60S Knighthawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron
An MH-60S Knighthawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28 approaches the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is conducting Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit... More
Aviation Machinist Mate 3rd Class Thomas Dyer, Aviation
Aviation Machinist Mate 3rd Class Thomas Dyer, Aviation Machinist Mate 2nd Class Mark Trevathan and Aviation Machinist Mate 3rd Class James Alvarado from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 secure an MH-60S... More
Sailors from amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge
Sailors from amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) safety department observe a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter landing on the flight deck. Kearsarge is currently underway conducting sea trials. (U.S. ... More
Hospitalman Patrica Ryan cleans a sailor's teeth in
Hospitalman Patrica Ryan cleans a sailor's teeth in the dental office aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting Afloat Training Group 1.4 basic phase training. ... More
Sgt. Robert Driver (front), Cpl. Mathew McLean (left)
Sgt. Robert Driver (front), Cpl. Mathew McLean (left) and Lance Cpl. Daniel Hays assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit stand on a light armored vehicle in the well deck of the amphibious assault ship U... More
Logistics Specialist Seaman Apprentice Rachel Barnes
Logistics Specialist Seaman Apprentice Rachel Barnes performs an audit for repair parts in the relational supply system aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for th... 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
A landing craft air cushion from Assault Craft Unit
A landing craft air cushion from Assault Craft Unit Four approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is conducting Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration in prepar... More
Logistics Specialist Seaman Lui Mendozamolina and Logistics
Logistics Specialist Seaman Lui Mendozamolina and Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Taylor verify an MV-22 Osprey fuel compressor aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the ... 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
An AV-8B Harrier takes off from the amphibious assault
An AV-8B Harrier takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Travis DiPerna/ Released)
Lance Cpl. Matt Campbell (left) and Sgt. Steven Wilson
Lance Cpl. Matt Campbell (left) and Sgt. Steven Wilson get tools to repair an AV-8B Harrier aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is conducting Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditio... More
Operations Specialist 1st Class Timothy Kiddy from
Operations Specialist 1st Class Timothy Kiddy from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 radios instructions from the deck of a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) during operations with the amphibious assault ship USS Kears... More
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Oscar Gotayvega whips line
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Oscar Gotayvega whips line aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 26th Marine... More
160311-N-TT202-036 ARABIAN GULF (March 11, 2016) Ship's
160311-N-TT202-036 ARABIAN GULF (March 11, 2016) Ship's Serviceman Seaman Jamar Dowling, from Jacksonville, Fla., organizes boxes in a store room aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD3). Kearsar... More
Machinist's Mate Fireman Terrell Sabino takes compressor
Machinist's Mate Fireman Terrell Sabino takes compressor readings in the forward compressor machinery room aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is currently underway conducting se... 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
Sailors aboard the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1654
Sailors aboard the Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1654 attached to Assault Craft Unit 2 offload a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) to approach the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is unde... More
Sailors attached to Assault Craft Unit 2 in a rigid
Sailors attached to Assault Craft Unit 2 in a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) approach the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass ... More
An MH-60S Sea Hawk departs the flight deck of the amphibious
An MH-60S Sea Hawk departs the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Travis D... More
Rear Adm. Ann C. Phillips (right), commander, Expeditionary
Rear Adm. Ann C. Phillips (right), commander, Expeditionary Strike Group Two, meets with Col. Matthew G. St. Clair, commanding officer, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Capt. Brad Skillman, commodore, Amphibious... More
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Ron Lingle fires an M240B
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Ron Lingle fires an M240B machine gun during a crew-served weapons live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is participating in Composit... More
Lt. Cmdr. Eric Coop dons a life vest during a man
Lt. Cmdr. Eric Coop dons a life vest during a man overboard drill on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting Afloat Training Group 1.4 basic phase... 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
Leading Airman (Aircraft Handler) Damian George from
Leading Airman (Aircraft Handler) Damian George from the British Royal Navy (center), uses a magnetic broom during a foreign object and debris walkdown on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kear... 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
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Kwasi Kyei fires
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Kwasi Kyei fires the M9 service pistol during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amph... 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
The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) turns
The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) turns hard to port during a high speed rudder swing check. Kearsarge is underway conducting sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Cl... 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 attached to the amphibious assault ship USS
Sailors attached to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) lower the national ensign after getting underway. Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked ... More
Midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy observe a fueling
Midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy observe a fueling at sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) with the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56). Kearsarge is underway conducting... 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
Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Christopher A. Rottenberger
Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Christopher A. Rottenberger cleans nuts and bolts while repairing the lube oil cooler on the fire pump in the main machinery room aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD... More
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Zuleyma Olea (right) and Boatswain's
Boatswain's Mate Seaman Zuleyma Olea (right) and Boatswain's Mate Seaman Tyler Lamoureux direct landing craft air cushions (LCAC) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is participa... More
Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1645 attached to Assault
Landing Craft Utility (LCU) 1645 attached to Assault Craft Unit 2 enters the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mas... 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
An aviation boatswain's mate directs the landing of
An aviation boatswain's mate directs the landing of a CH-53E Super Stallion from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Rein) on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsa... More
An aviation boatswain's mate refuels a UH-1N Huey helicopter
An aviation boatswain's mate refuels a UH-1N Huey helicopter from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Rein) on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is particip... More
The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) receives
The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) receives cargo during a vertical replenishment at sea. Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 26th Marine Exp... 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
A landing craft utility enters the well deck of the
A landing craft utility enters the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting Afloat Training Group 2.3 basic phase training.
Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge
Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) handle lines as the ship conducts a fueling at sea with the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56). Kearsarge is underway conducting Aflo... 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
Hull Technician 3rd Class Brianna Young from Assault
Hull Technician 3rd Class Brianna Young from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 secures a light armored vehicle (LAV) on a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) attached to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).... 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
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Christin York views an
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Christin York views an x-ray of a patient's leg aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with... 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
A landing craft air cushion LCAC) from Assault Craft
A landing craft air cushion LCAC) from Assault Craft Unit Four approaches the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is participating in Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMP... More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Leo Cook, with the 26th Marine
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Leo Cook, with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), unwraps cargo on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a replenishment at sea Sept. 5, 2013,... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Jose Hernandez
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Jose Hernandez finds foreign object debris during a FOD walkdown aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is holding an overnight fast crui... 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
A landing craft air cushion from Assault Craft Unit
A landing craft air cushion from Assault Craft Unit Four approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is conducting Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration in prepar... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter lands on the flight
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is currently underway conducting sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Sp... More
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Russell Spearman, Seaman
Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Russell Spearman, Seaman Giovanna Scotti, Aviation Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Christopher Savage and Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Elizabeth Olivas practice color guard drills aboard ... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Evans, with the 26th Marine
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Evans, with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), moves cargo on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a replenishment at sea Sept. 5, 2013,... 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
Fireman Rebecca Taboada conducts routine valve maintenance
Fireman Rebecca Taboada conducts routine valve maintenance on an aqueous film forming foam station aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is conducting sea trials in preparation for... More
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 attached to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge, carries cargo during a vertical replenishment at sea. Kearsarge is the flagship ... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Lucy
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Lucy Pizarro signals as an AV-8B Harrier takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting sea trials. (U.S. Navy ... 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
An aviation boatswain's mate directs the landing of
An aviation boatswain's mate directs the landing of an MV-22 Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Rein) on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is p... More
An AV-8B Harrier from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
An AV-8B Harrier from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Rein) takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is participating in Composite Training Unit... More
Quartermaster Seaman Matthew Ring plots ship's course
Quartermaster Seaman Matthew Ring plots ship's course in the bridge of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is conducting Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration in pre... More
Gunner's Mate Seaman Tyler Markle and Gunner's Mate
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
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
Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit hold
Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit hold a meeting in the gym aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is conducting Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integrat... More
Gunner's Mate 2nd Class James Elmore prepares a Mk-32
Gunner's Mate 2nd Class James Elmore prepares a Mk-32 machine gun for a live fire exercise on the fantail aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting sea trials. (... More
Hospitalman Patrica Ryan cleans a sailor's teeth in
Hospitalman Patrica Ryan cleans a sailor's teeth in the dental office aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting Afloat Training Group 1.4 basic phase training. (... More
Ensign Jennifer Goss and Ensign Rachel Sims observe
Ensign Jennifer Goss and Ensign Rachel Sims observe a fueling at sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) with the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56). Kearsarge is underway condu... 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
Cpl. Anthony Eluett from the 26th Marine Expeditionary
Cpl. Anthony Eluett from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit secures cargo to a bulldozer on a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 attached to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsar... More
Sailors run fire drills in the hanger bay aboard the
Sailors run fire drills in the hanger bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Corbi... 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
Chief Boatswain's Mate Derek Seals approaches the amphibious
Chief Boatswain's Mate Derek Seals approaches the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) in a rigid hull inflatable boat during small boat operations. Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibio... More
Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) Chief John Bell from
Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) Chief John Bell from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 performs air crew duties while attached to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) conducts a replenishment a... 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
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Kwasi Kyei fires
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Kwasi Kyei fires the M9 service pistol during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amph... More
Lt. Cmdr. Eric Coop observes a fueling at sea with
Lt. Cmdr. Eric Coop observes a fueling at sea with the guided-missile cruiser USS San Jacinto (CG 56) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting Afloat Training G... More
An AV-8B Harrier lands on the amphibious assault ship
An AV-8B Harrier lands on the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is underway conducting sea trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Travis DiPerna/ Released)