180419-N-WW980-085 NEW ORLEANS (April 19, 2018) The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) transits the Mississippi River en route to Navy Week New Orleans (NWNO). NWNO showcases Navy and Marine Corps warfighting capabilities and provides the opportunity for the public to learn about interoperability between the services. (U.S. Navy photo by Jay Cope/Released)