The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) departed Salalah, Oman, following a port visit, March 9.

“We are proud of the opportunity to strengthen regional partnerships and demonstrate the flexibility to operate with other nations such as our gracious hosts in the Sultanate of Oman,” said Capt. Jason Rimmer, Kearsarge’s commanding officer.

Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

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