ATLANTIC OCEAN – (Feb. 10, 2026) Sailors, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), show a F-35B Lightning II aircraft pilot, attached to the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, chalks and chains, Feb. 10, 2026. This marks the first time an F-35B Lightning II aircraft has landed on Kearsarge enhancing Navy-Marine Corps joint expeditionary capabilities. Kearsarge is currently underway conducting Basic phase certifications. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Dylan Spears)
| Date Taken: | 02.10.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 02.12.2026 16:04 |
| Photo ID: | 9520172 |
| VIRIN: | 260210-N-EJ492-1336 |
| Resolution: | 5032x3888 |
| Size: | 1.98 MB |
| Location: | US |
| Web Views: | 16 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
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