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    Kearsarge Takes Part in ARGMEUX [Image 9 of 63]

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    An aerial photograph captures a naval operation at sea involving three distinct assets: a large gray military vessel, a small patrol/rigid inflatable boat, and a helicopter. The large ship, which appears to be a naval auxiliary or research vessel with visible orange life rafts and extensive superstructure equipment, is underway in open ocean. The scene suggests a coordinated multi-asset naval exercise or operation.

    ATLANTIC OCEAN

    12.04.2021

    Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jesse Schwab 

    USS Kearsarge (LHD 3)

    (211204-N-MZ836-1122) ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 4, 2021) UH-1Y Venom helicopter, attached to Marine Helicopter Light Attack Squadron (HMLA) 167, observes a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team from the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44) preparing to board the Stalwart-class auxiliary general ocean surveillance ship USNS Prevail (IX 537) during a VBSS training exercise with the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Dec. 4, 2021. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (ARGMEU) is underway conducting an Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit exercise (ARGMEUEX). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jesse Schwab)

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    Date Taken: 12.04.2021
    Date Posted: 12.18.2021 07:59
    Photo ID: 6984759
    VIRIN: 211204-N-MZ836-1122
    Resolution: 6138x4092
    Size: 1000.17 KB
    Location: ATLANTIC OCEAN
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