ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 16, 2022) Capt. Thomas Foster, commanding officer of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) talks on a phone from the bridge during a maneuvering exercise Aug. 16, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, 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. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan Clark)