181224-N-AT530-0313 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 24, 2018) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) operates in the Atlantic Ocean. Kearsarge is 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)