181224-N-AT530-0290 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 24, 2018) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) maneuvers in front of the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43). Kearsarge and Fort McHenry are deployed as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group in support of maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while also providing a forward naval presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chris Roys/Released)