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    USS Kearsarge operations [Image 8 of 17]

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    A formal military formation featuring alternating U.S. Navy sailors in white dress uniforms and U.S. Marines in tan/olive service uniforms standing at attention on what appears to be a naval vessel or pier. The personnel are lined up in a disciplined row extending into the background, suggesting a ceremonial event such as a ship commissioning, departure, or official review. A naval warship is visible in the background.

    NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES

    10.06.2015

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Chadwick Runge 

    U.S. Navy           

    151006-N-OA833-010 NORFOLK (Oct. 6, 2015) Sailors and Marines man the rails aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) as it departs Naval Station Norfolk for a regularly scheduled deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Kearsarge is deploying as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (KSGARG) comprised of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26 MEU). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad Runge/Released)

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    Date Taken: 10.06.2015
    Date Posted: 10.08.2015 04:05
    Photo ID: 2220754
    VIRIN: 151006-N-OA833-010
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 984.9 KB
    Location: NORFOLK, VIRGINIA, US
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