NORFOLK (May 16, 2011) 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 video by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Darryl Wood/Released)
It is good to see old Essex Class names get assigned to more flattops.
Planetar17 5 months ago