USS Kearsarge (LHD 3)

120203-N-SB587-107 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 3, 2012) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) stand ready to handle the phone and distance line during a replenishment at sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO 203) during Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator is the largest amphibious exercise in the past 10 years and represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. The exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. #BA12 (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3nd Class Corbin J. Shea/Released)

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120202-N-UM734-022 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 2, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Wesley Alcock, from Littleton, Colo., maneuvers an AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator is the largest amphibious exercise in the past 10 years and represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. The exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. #BA12 (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tommy Lamkin/Released)

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120201-M-DK975-055 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 1, 2012) U.S. Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicles from 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion, Regimental Landing Team 2, conduct amphibious operations near the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator is the largest amphibious exercise in the past 10 years and represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. The exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. #BA12 (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Walters/Released)

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120202-N-UM734-806 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 2, 2012) A landing craft air cushion approaches the welldeck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator is the largest amphibious exercise in the past 10 years and represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. The exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. #BA12 (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tommy Lamkin/Released)

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120202-N-SB587-365 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb 2, 2012) AV-8B Harriers sit on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD3) during Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator is the largest amphibious exercise in the past 10 years and represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. The exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. #BA12 (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Corbin J. Shea/Released)

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120202-N-SB587-617 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb 2, 2012) An MH-60S Sea Hawk conducts flight operations from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD3) during Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator is the largest amphibious exercise in the past 10 years and represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. The exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. #BA12 (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Corbin J. Shea/Released)

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120202-N-GZ228-327 CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Feb. 2, 2012) Seaman Dao Yang, assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 2, directs a landing craft air cushion as it heads back to sea, bound for the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator is the largest amphibious exercise in the past 10 years and represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. The exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. #BA12 (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jesse Monford/Released)

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111215-N-UM734-123 NORFOLK (Dec. 15, 2011) Lt. Gen. Dennis Hejlik, commanding general, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, speaks with junior officers on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during an amphibious familiarization exercise. Kearsarge is hosting the exercise to provide training for Marine second lieutenants Dec. 14-15. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tommy Lamkin/Released)

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111215-N-UM734-074 NORFOLK (Dec. 15, 2011) Lt. Gen. Dennis Hejlik, commanding general, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, speaks with junior officers on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during an amphibious familiarization exercise. Kearsarge is hosting the exercise to provide training for Marine second lieutenants Dec. 14-15. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tommy Lamkin/Released)

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111215-N-SB587-013 NORFOLK (Dec. 15, 2011) Lt. Gen. Dennis Hejlik, commanding general, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, listens to a question from 2nd Lt. Timothy Toomey on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during an amphibious familiarization exercise. Kearsarge is hosting the exercise to provide training for Marine second lieutenants Dec. 14-15. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Corbin Shea/Released)

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111212-N-SB587-008 Norfolk (Dec. 12, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class James Spencer and Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Brandon Gossett lower Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Indra Ramirez onto a stretcher during a training exercise aboard the amphibious-assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge returned to homeport at Naval Station Norfolk after a planned maintenance availability period and is preparing for Exercise Bold Alligator. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Corbin J. Shea/Released)

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111208-N-NX461-016 NORFOLK (Dec. 8, 2011) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) simulate fighting a class bravo fire in the ship's hangar bay. Kearsarge returned to its homeport of Naval Station Norfolk after a planned maintenance availability period and is preparing for Exercise Bold Alligator, the largest amphibious exercise in a decade. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Thomas Henderson/Released)

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110516-N-VK779-090 NORFOLK (May 16, 2011) Machinist's Mate Fireman Roberto Valentine holds his daughter for the first time during a homecoming celebration for the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) at Naval Station Norfolk. Kearsarge returned from a nine-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. Kearsarge was the command ship of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and supported maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Brian Goodwin/Released)

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110516-N-QY430-218 NORFOLK (May 16, 2011) Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jonathan Vargas holds his daughters during a homecoming celebration for the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) at Naval Station Norfolk. Kearsarge returned from a nine-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. Kearsarge was the command ship of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and supported maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rafael Martie/Released)

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110516-N-2908M-004 NORFOLK (May 16, 2011) Sailors man the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) returns to Naval Station Norfolk after completing a nine-month deployment. Kearsarge was the command ship of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and supported maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Mann/Released)

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110516-N-2908M-003 NORFOLK (May 16, 2011) Sailors man the rails as the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) returns to Naval Station Norfolk after completing a nine-month deployment. Kearsarge was the command ship of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and supported maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Mann/Released)

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