A sailor assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) gives arm signals during F-35B Lightning II carrier qualifications, off the coast of North Carolina, June 11, 2026. The F-35B Lightning II aircraft, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542 conducted carrier qualifications in support of 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Type Commanders Amphibious Training (TCAT). TCAT is a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Williams)
| Date Taken: | 06.12.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.12.2026 13:07 |
| Photo ID: | 9746186 |
| VIRIN: | 260611-M-DQ946-2134 |
| Resolution: | 4000x6000 |
| Size: | 8.92 MB |
| Location: | NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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