KLAIPEDA, Lithuania (Aug. 23, 2022) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) departs Klaipeda, Lithuania, Aug. 23, 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 2nd Class Jimmy Ivy III)