151016-N-KW492-005 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 16, 2015) Marina
151016-N-KW492-005 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 16, 2015) Marina Militare Italiana sailors monitor a routine maintenance check on an Italian AV-8B Harrier aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kears... More
151021-N-KW492-137 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 21, 2015)
151021-N-KW492-137 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 21, 2015) Lt. Cosimo Manica, a Marina Militare Pilot and Monteiasi, Italy native, currently assigned to the “Ace of Spades” Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231, takes off... More
151029-N-KW492-044 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 29, 2015)
151029-N-KW492-044 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 29, 2015) Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Kirt Robinson, from Palm Bay, Fla., shoots an M9 service pistol during a small arms exercise on the flight deck of the amphibious ... More
151102-N-KW492-020 RED SEA (Nov. 2, 2015) Electronics
151102-N-KW492-020 RED SEA (Nov. 2, 2015) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Jonathan English, from Greensboro, North Carolina, climbs up a ladder on the aft mast aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge ... More
151106-N-KW492-186 RED SEA (Nov. 6, 2015) Marines
151106-N-KW492-186 RED SEA (Nov. 6, 2015) Marines attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fire M16 assault rifles during a live fire exercise on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS... More
151106-N-KW492-330 RED SEA (Nov. 6, 2015) Seaman James
151106-N-KW492-330 RED SEA (Nov. 6, 2015) Seaman James Wolfe, from Cleveland, sands paint from a rail on the gallery deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for... More
151110-N-KW492-294 RED SEA (Nov. 10, 2015) Capt. Augustus
151110-N-KW492-294 RED SEA (Nov. 10, 2015) Capt. Augustus P. Bennett, commodore, Amphibious Squadron Four, gives remarks during a celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps’ 240th birthday on the flight deck aboard ... More
151114-N-KW492-003 GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 14, 2015) Intelligence
151114-N-KW492-003 GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 14, 2015) Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Kaitlyn Smiddy, a Ship's Nautical or Otherwise Photographic Interpretation and Examination (SNOOPIE) team leader, from Castle Ro... More
151118-N-KW492-182 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
151118-N-KW492-182 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Nov. 18, 2015) An MH-60S Seahawk delivers cargo from the Military Sealift Command USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (... 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
151203-N-KW492-165 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 3, 2015) Aviation
151203-N-KW492-165 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 3, 2015) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Matthew Love, from Memphis, Tenn., removes chocks and chains from an MV-22 Osprey on the flight deck of the amphibio... More
Operation Inherent Resolve
151204-N-YL073-009 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 4, 2015) Lance Cpl. James Leon, from Fillmore, Calif., attached to the Air Combat Element (ACE) of the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), installs electric coun... More
151206-N-XJ788-022 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 6, 2015) An MV-22
151206-N-XJ788-022 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 6, 2015) An MV-22 Osprey prepares to take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibi... More
151207-N-KW492-020 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 7, 2015) Cpl.
151207-N-KW492-020 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 7, 2015) Cpl. Brandon West (left), from Westfield, Pa., attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), reloads an M4 Rifle during a speed-reload drill in the well de... More
151209-N-XJ788-122 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 9, 2015) Lance
151209-N-XJ788-122 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 9, 2015) Lance Cpl. Todd Brow, from Winslow, Maine, moves a cargo net on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a vertical replenishmen... More
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
151215-N-KW492-126 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 15, 2015) Marines
151215-N-KW492-126 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 15, 2015) Marines attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Battalion Landing Team (BLT), fire assault rifles during a live-fire training exercise on the flight ... 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
151219-N-AX638-036 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 19, 2015) Secretary
151219-N-AX638-036 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 19, 2015) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Ash Carter arrives aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious ... More
151220-N-AX638-021 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 20, 2015) Aviation
151220-N-AX638-021 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 20, 2015) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Jonathan Race, (left) from Virginia Beach, Va., moves an MV-22 Osprey with a spotting dolly on the flight deck aboard ... More
151221-N-XJ788-019 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 21, 2015) Gunner's
151221-N-XJ788-019 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 21, 2015) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Clairey Lovette, from Knoxville, Tenn., uploads rounds into an MK-38 Mod-2 25mm gun aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD ... More
151226-N-KW492-143 JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates
151226-N-KW492-143 JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates (Dec. 26, 2015) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Sarahkate Barambangan, from Los Angeles, attached to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (... More
151228-N-AX638-002 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 28, 2015) Marine
151228-N-AX638-002 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 28, 2015) Marine Capt. Aaron Garbade, from Beaufort, S.C., attached to the Battalion Landing Team (BLT), instructs Sailors attached to Tactical Air Control Squadron (TACRON... More
151229-N-KW492-016 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 29, 2015) Lt.
151229-N-KW492-016 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 29, 2015) Lt. Lucas Rex, chaplain for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Battalion Landing Team, from New Tripoli, Pa., exercises in the hangar bay of the amphibious ... More
160103-N-KW492-078 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 3, 2015) Aviation
160103-N-KW492-078 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 3, 2015) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Matt Gamble, from Ashland, Ky., installs an MK-122 safety switch on a GBU-32 bomb aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD... More
160104-N-KW492-041 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 4, 2016) Logistics
160104-N-KW492-041 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 4, 2016) Logistics Specialist Seaman Joel Swiger, from Pulaski, Pa., practices security force compliance techniques in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS... More
Operation Inherent Resolve
160103-N-KW492-039 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 3, 2015) Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Steven Hickman, the Mag 4 supervisor, from Houston, removes a solid-nose plug from a GBU-38 bomb aboard the amphibious assault ship ... More
160112-N-KW492-033 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 12, 2016) Boatswain's
160112-N-KW492-033 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 12, 2016) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Cameron McKinley, from Dawsonville, Ga., heaves around a line in the fo'c'sle of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kea... More
160113-N-KW492-105 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 13, 2016) Aviation
160113-N-KW492-105 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 13, 2016) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels) Airman Alec Gagern (left), from Inkster, Minn., and Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels) Airman Adrian Isais (right), from San Luis... 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
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
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
160223-N-AX638-014 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 23, 2016) The
160223-N-AX638-014 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 23, 2016) The 18th Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps, Ronald Green, speaks to Marines and Sailors attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) in the flag plot conferenc... 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
160302-N-KW492-048 ARABIAN GULF (March 2, 2016) Gunner's
160302-N-KW492-048 ARABIAN GULF (March 2, 2016) Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Lucas Dorman, from Port Orchard, Wash., prepares targets for a live-fire exercise on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Ke... More
160309-N-KW492-109 ARABIAN GULF (March 9, 2016) Sailors
160309-N-KW492-109 ARABIAN GULF (March 9, 2016) Sailors conduct a live-fire exercise on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibio... More
160310-N-XJ788-102 ARABIAN GULF (March 10, 2016) An
160310-N-XJ788-102 ARABIAN GULF (March 10, 2016) An MV-22 Osprey prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious ... More
160314-N-KW492-049 GULF OF ADEN (March 14, 2016) An
160314-N-KW492-049 GULF OF ADEN (March 14, 2016) An MK-38 M-2 25 mm gun fires during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Am... More
160315-N-KW492-054 GULF OF ADEN (March 15, 2016) U.S.
160315-N-KW492-054 GULF OF ADEN (March 15, 2016) U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andrew Borges, from Trumbull, Conn., attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires an M4 Rifle during a live-fire trai... More
160320-N-XJ778-003 RED SEA (March 20, 2016) A U.S.
160320-N-XJ778-003 RED SEA (March 20, 2016) A U.S. Marine, attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires an M4 assault rifle during a live-fire training exercise on the flight deck of the amphibio... More
170524-N-KW492-126 NEW YORK (May 24, 2017) Capt. Larry
170524-N-KW492-126 NEW YORK (May 24, 2017) Capt. Larry G. Getz, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), speaks during the Fleet Week New York 2017 welcome reception aboard Kear... More
151020-N-KW492-033 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 20, 2015)
151020-N-KW492-033 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 20, 2015) Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Lindsey Pritt, from Pickaway, W.Va., secures a purifier aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Oct. 20, 2015. Ke... More
151021-N-KW492-020 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 21, 2015)
151021-N-KW492-020 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 21, 2015) Lt. Cosimo Manica, a Marina Militare Pilot and Monteiasi, Italy native, currently assigned to the “Ace of Spades” Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 23, conducts a... More
151029-N-KW492-045 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 29, 2015)
151029-N-KW492-045 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 29, 2015) Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Kirt Robinson, from Palm Bay, Fla., shoots an M9 service pistol during a small arms exercise on the flight deck of the amphibious ... More
151102-N-KW492-023 RED SEA (Nov. 2, 2015) Electronics
151102-N-KW492-023 RED SEA (Nov. 2, 2015) Electronics Technician 2nd Class Jonathan English, from Greensboro, North Carolina, climbs up a ladder on of the aft mast aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsar... More
151103-N-ZZ999-055 RED SEA (Nov. 3, 2015) Sergeant
151103-N-ZZ999-055 RED SEA (Nov. 3, 2015) Sergeant Diego Contreras, from Sanger, California, assigned to Marine Medium Tilt-Rotor Squadron (VMM) 162, installs electrical testing equipment into a UH-1 Huey on th... More
151106-N-KW492-299 RED SEA (Nov. 6, 2015) Gunner's
151106-N-KW492-299 RED SEA (Nov. 6, 2015) Gunner's Mate Seaman Lucas Dorman, from Port Orchard, Wash., performs sprinkler flush maintenance aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge i... More
151110-N-KW492-262 RED SEA (Nov. 10, 2015) Staff Sgt.
151110-N-KW492-262 RED SEA (Nov. 10, 2015) Staff Sgt. Raul Rojas, from Brooklyn, N.Y., reads a transcription by Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune, the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, during a celebration of the U... More
151114-N-KW492-020 GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 14, 2015) Intelligence
151114-N-KW492-020 GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 14, 2015) Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Kaitlyn Smiddy, a Ship's Nautical or Otherwise Photographic Interpretation and Examination (SNOOPIE) team leader, from Castle Ro... More
151119-N-KW492-136 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 19, 2015) An
151119-N-KW492-136 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 19, 2015) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU), launches from the amphibious assa... More
151118-N-KW492-166 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
151118-N-KW492-166 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Nov. 18, 2015) An MH-60S Seahawk delivers cargo from the Military Sealift Command USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3), background, to the flight deck of the amphibi... 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
151203-N-KW492-169 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 3, 2015) Aviation
151203-N-KW492-169 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 3, 2015) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Johnathan Jackson, from Midville, Ga., guides an AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Ke... More
151206-N-XJ788-155 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 6, 2015) Aviation
151206-N-XJ788-155 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 6, 2015) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Sarahkate Barambangan, from Los Angeles, directs an U.S. Army AH-64D Apache helicopter of the 185th Theater Aviation... More
151207-N-KW492-027 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 7, 2015) Boatswain's
151207-N-KW492-027 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 7, 2015) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Roger Catlett, from Philadelphia, performs preservation maintenance on a Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) in the well deck of the amphib... More
151209-N-XJ788-091 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 9, 2015) Aviation
151209-N-XJ788-091 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 9, 2015) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Tommy Raynes, from Charlotte, N.C., lowers an aircraft elevator in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS... More
151213-N-XJ788-040 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 13, 2015) Aviation
151213-N-XJ788-040 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 13, 2015) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Corbin Gillman, from Killeen, Texas, fires an M16 assault rifle during a live-fire exercise on the flight deck of t... More
151215-N-KW492-173 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 15, 2015) Marines
151215-N-KW492-173 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 15, 2015) Marines attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Battalion Landing Team (BLT), practice tactical movement techniques during a live-fire training exer... 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
151219-N-AX638-037 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 19, 2015) Secretary
151219-N-AX638-037 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 19, 2015) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Ash Carter congratulates Aviation Maintenance Administrationman Airman Alexandra Leon on her selection as Kearsarge's 2015 Blue Jack... More
151220-N-AX638-052 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 20, 2015) An
151220-N-AX638-052 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 20, 2015) An MK-38 Mod-2 25 mm gun fires rounds during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kear... More
151221-N-XJ788-041 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 21, 2015) Gunner's
151221-N-XJ788-041 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 21, 2015) Gunner's Mate Seaman Robert Vandemark, from St. Augustine, Fla., uploads rounds into an MK-38 Mod-2 25mm gun aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD... More
151226-N-KW492-068 JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates
151226-N-KW492-068 JEBEL ALI, United Arab Emirates (Dec. 26, 2015) Sailors and Marines from the amphibious ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) shop at a local store during a Morale, Welfare and Recreation sponsored tour... More
151229-N-XJ788-075 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 29, 2015) Sailors
151229-N-XJ788-075 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 29, 2015) Sailors and Marines perform a foreign object damage (FOD) walk down on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flag... More
160103-N-KW492-071 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 3, 2015) Aviation
160103-N-KW492-071 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 3, 2015) Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Allen Stephens (left), from McCall, Idaho, and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Tana Eden, from Fort Worth, Texas, inspect the torque on ... More
160104-N-KW492-041 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 4, 2016) Lance
160104-N-KW492-041 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 4, 2016) Lance Cpl. Jared Withrow, from Bowling Green, Ky., removes trash from a trash compactor in the environmental room aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge ... More
160112-N-KW492-040 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 12, 2016) Boatswain's
160112-N-KW492-040 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 12, 2016) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Oscar Gotayvega, from Puerto Rico, gives a signal to hold the line in the fo'c'sle of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3)... More
160113-N-KW492-100 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 13, 2016) Aviation
160113-N-KW492-100 GULF OF OMAN (Jan. 13, 2016) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class Samantha Villafane, from Arnold, Mo., dresses a simulated wound during a medical drill aboard the amphibious assault s... 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
160223-N-AX638-021 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 23, 2016) The
160223-N-AX638-021 ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 23, 2016) The 18th Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps, Ronald Green, speaks to Marines and Sailors attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) in the flag plot conferenc... 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
160302-N-KW492-070 ARABIAN GULF (March 2, 2016) Sailors
160302-N-KW492-070 ARABIAN GULF (March 2, 2016) Sailors prepare targets for a live-fire exercise on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsa... More
160309-N-KW492-147 ARABIAN GULF (March 9, 2016) Aviation
160309-N-KW492-147 ARABIAN GULF (March 9, 2016) Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Ricky Boyd, from Richlands, Va., fires an M9 service pistol during a live-fire exercise on the flight deck of the amphibious assaul... More
160310-N-XJ788-095 ARABIAN GULF (March 10, 2016) An
160310-N-XJ788-095 ARABIAN GULF (March 10, 2016) An MV-22 Osprey prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious ... More
160315-N-KW492-125 GULF OF ADEN (March 15, 2016) U.S.
160315-N-KW492-125 GULF OF ADEN (March 15, 2016) U.S. Marines, attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a live-fire training exercise on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS K... More
160320-N-XJ778-010 RED SEA (March 20, 2016) U.S. Marine
160320-N-XJ778-010 RED SEA (March 20, 2016) U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Josue Robles, from Elizabeth, New Jersey, attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conducts obedience training with Military Worki... More
170524-N-KW492-140 NEW YORK (May 24, 2017) U.S. Marine
170524-N-KW492-140 NEW YORK (May 24, 2017) U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, Commander, Lt. Gen. John Wissler speaks during the Fleet Week New York 2017 welcome reception aboard the amphibious assault ship USS ... More
151020-N-KW492-054 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 20, 2015)
151020-N-KW492-054 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 20, 2015) Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Thomas Carroll, from Queens, N.Y., removes a burner barrel from a boiler aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) ... More
151021-N-KW492-011 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 21, 2015)
151021-N-KW492-011 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 21, 2015) Lt. Cosimo Manica, a Marina Militare Pilot and Monteiasi, Italy native, currently assigned to the “Ace of Spades” Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231, dons his ... More
151029-N-KW492-057 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 29, 2015)
151029-N-KW492-057 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Oct. 29, 2015) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Lydia Jackson, from Downey, Calif., shoots an M9 service pistol during a small-arms exercise on the flight deck o... More
151102-N-KW492-048 RED SEA (Nov. 2, 2015) Electronics
151102-N-KW492-048 RED SEA (Nov. 2, 2015) Electronics Technician 3rd Class Garrett Spencer, from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, checks the radio frequency connections of an antenna array on the aft mast aboard ... More
151103-N-ZZ999-034 RED SEA (Nov. 3, 2015) Seaman Belmin
151103-N-ZZ999-034 RED SEA (Nov. 3, 2015) Seaman Belmin Gusinjac, from Houston, aims an M16 assault rifle during a weapons familiarization course in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (... More
151104-N-KW492-009 RED SEA (Nov. 4, 2015) Lance Cpl.
151104-N-KW492-009 RED SEA (Nov. 4, 2015) Lance Cpl. Christopher Bayne, from El Paso, Texas, attached to the Air Combat Element, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fills the water tank of an AV-8B Harrier aboard t... More
151106-N-KW492-296 RED SEA (Nov. 6, 2015) Electricians
151106-N-KW492-296 RED SEA (Nov. 6, 2015) Electricians Mate 1st Class Chris Avila, from Jersey City, N.J., attached to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 replaces a fuel valve in a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) abo... More
151110-N-KW492-244 RED SEA (Nov. 10, 2015) Cmdr. Lynn
151110-N-KW492-244 RED SEA (Nov. 10, 2015) Cmdr. Lynn Christensen, from Dubois, Wyo., command chaplain for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), gives the invocation during a celebration of the U.S. Marine... More
151114-N-KW492-022 GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 14, 2015) Intelligence
151114-N-KW492-022 GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 14, 2015) Intelligence Specialist 3rd Class Kaitlyn Smiddy, a Ship's Nautical or Otherwise Photographic Interpretation and Examination (SNOOPIE) team leader, from Castle Ro... More
151114-N-KW492-033 GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 14, 2015) Aviation
151114-N-KW492-033 GULF OF ADEN (Nov. 14, 2015) Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Matthew Maikell, from Spring Town, Texas, takes a shield off of a pod of inert 2.75 inch "Mighty Mouse" rockets attached to an MH-6... More
151118-N-KW492-161 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
151118-N-KW492-161 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Nov. 18, 2015) An MH-60S Seahawk delivers cargo onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a vertical replenishment (V... More
151119-N-KW492-169 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 19, 2015) An
151119-N-KW492-169 ARABIAN GULF (Nov. 19, 2015) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU), launches from the amphibious assa... 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
151203-N-KW492-177 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 3, 2015) Aviation
151203-N-KW492-177 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 3, 2015) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Betsy Egbert, from, South Charleston, Ohio, directs an AV-8B Harrier as it takes off from the flight deck aboard the... More
151207-N-KW492-044 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 7, 2015) Boatswain's
151207-N-KW492-044 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 7, 2015) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Jaleel Pringle, from Yemassee, S.C., maintains a Humvee in the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is... 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
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
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
151219-N-AX638-042 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 19, 2015) Secretary
151219-N-AX638-042 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 19, 2015) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Ash Carter is greeted by Capt. Augustus P. Bennett, commodore, Amphibious Squadron 4, during his visit aboard the amphibious assault... More
151220-N-AX638-353 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 20, 2015) Marine
151220-N-AX638-353 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 20, 2015) Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew Burgmuller (right), from New Castle, Del., and Staff Sgt. Jay Bullion, from Chicago, attached to the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary U... More
151221-N-XJ788-047 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 21, 2015) Aviation
151221-N-XJ788-047 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 21, 2015) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman John Rojas, from San Antonio, performs maintenance on a fire extinguisher in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assa... 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
160103-N-KW492-056 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 3, 2015) Aviation
160103-N-KW492-056 ARABIAN GULF (Jan. 3, 2015) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Tana Eden, from Fort Worth, Texas, installs the strakes of a GBU-32 bomb aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3. Kears... More