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    Kearsarge: Silhouette [Image 9 of 19]

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    A large military warship is photographed in silhouette against a bright, partially cloudy sky over open ocean. The vessel appears to be an amphibious assault ship or similar large naval vessel, identifiable by its flat flight deck, island superstructure, and multiple radar/communications masts. The backlighting creates a strong dark silhouette effect with light reflecting off the water surface.

    ATLANTIC OCEAN

    01.24.2022

    Photo by Seaman Keith Nowak 

    USS Gunston Hall (LSD44)

    ATLANTIC OCEAN – The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) follows behind the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 44), Jan. 24, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 22nd Marine Expedionary Unit (MEU) are underway conducng a Composite Training Unit (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX is the 7nal pre-deployment exercise that cer7es the Kearsarge ARG and 22nd MEU’s ability to conduct military operaons through joint planning, and execute challenging and realisc scenarios. (U.S.Navy photo by Mass Communicaon Specialist Seaman Keith Nowak)

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    Date Taken: 01.24.2022
    Date Posted: 02.03.2022 20:14
    Photo ID: 7034092
    VIRIN: 220124-N-PS818-1304
    Resolution: 5440x3627
    Size: 897.01 KB
    Location: ATLANTIC OCEAN
    Web Views: 195
    Downloads: 15

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