Capt. Brad Skillman, commodore of Amphibious Squadron

Capt. Brad Skillman, commodore of Amphibious Squadron Four, greets dignitaries during a distinguished visitor reception aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is deployed as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group with embarked Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, which is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 6th fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Karen Blankenship/Released)