ATLANTIC OCEAN – (Feb. 10, 2026) Sailors, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), watch an F-35B Lightning II, assigned to the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, taxi on the flight deck of the ship, Feb. 10, 2026. This marks the first time an F-35B Lightning II has landed on Kearsarge, enhancing the Navy-Marine Corps joint expeditionary capabilities. Kearsarge is currently underway conducting Basic phase certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Oscar Pichardo)
| Date Taken: | 02.10.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.12.2026 16:04 |
| Photo ID: | 9520125 |
| VIRIN: | 260210-N-RB295-1039 |
| Resolution: | 5861x3663 |
| Size: | 1.95 MB |
| Location: | ATLANTIC OCEAN, ATLANTIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 7 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
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