NEW YORK (May 24, 2017) The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) approaches the Verrazano Narrows Bridge during the 29th annual Fleet Week New York Parade of Ships. Fleet Week New York is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's military. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class George M. Bell/Released)