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ATLANTIC OCEAN – (Feb. 10, 2026) An F-35B Lightning II, assigned to the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, takes off of the flight deck on the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), 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: | 9520126 |
| VIRIN: | 260210-N-RB295-1058 |
| Resolution: | 3409x2435 |
| Size: | 1.32 MB |
| Location: | ATLANTIC OCEAN, ATLANTIC OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 15 |
| Downloads: | 5 |
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