ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 15, 2022) A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to the Aviation Combat Element, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a live-fire exercise over the Atlantic Ocean, July 15, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd MEU, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. 6th Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yvonna Guyette)