181224-N-AT530-0038 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 24, 2018)The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), left, and the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) operate in the Atlantic Ocean. Kearsarge and Arlington 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)