ATLANTIC OCEAN – (Feb. 10, 2026) Three F-35B Lightning II, assigned to the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, sit on the flight deck of 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: | 9520140 |
| VIRIN: | 260210-N-RB295-1020 |
| Resolution: | 3240x4860 |
| Size: | 1.94 MB |
| Location: | ATLANTIC OCEAN, ATLANTIC OCEAN |
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