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    HSC 26 Participates in Flight Operations Aboard USS Kearsarge [Image 4 of 6]

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    A military aircrew member is seated at the open door of a helicopter in flight, looking out over the ocean toward a large naval vessel visible in the distance. The personnel is wearing full flight gear including a helmet with visor, tactical vest, flight suit, and Mechanix-brand gloves. The scene suggests an aerial observation or patrol mission over open water.

    UNITED STATES

    06.19.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Riley Gasdia 

    USS Kearsarge (LHD 3)

    260619-N-OQ442-1096 ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 19, 2026) Naval Air Crewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Benjamin Cox, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, acts as the crew chief during a flight departing from Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), June 19, 2026. Kearsarge is underway conducting Type Commander’s Amphibious Training (TCAT), a military exercise designed to enhance mobility and integration between the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy. The amphibious force is an integrated powerhouse providing sea, land, and air operations, giving geographic combatant commanders a more flexible, and agile force for aggregated or dis-aggregated operations across the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Riley Gasdia)

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    Date Taken: 06.19.2026
    Date Posted: 06.21.2026 19:06
    Photo ID: 9763261
    VIRIN: 260619-N-OQ442-1096
    Resolution: 4331x2887
    Size: 1.3 MB
    Location: US
    Web Views: 36
    Downloads: 3

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    A military aviator or aircrew member is seated inside an aircraft cockpit or cabin, wearing a flight helmet with a dark visor and communications equipment. The individual appears to be reviewing documents or a checklist while strapped into their seat with harness restraints. A red cross medical symbol is visible in the background, suggesting this may be a medical evacuation or search-and-rescue aircraft.
    A large U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship bearing the hull number '3' is anchored or underway in calm open waters under an overcast sky. At least one fixed-wing aircraft, consistent with an F-35B, is visible in flight near the ship's bow, suggesting flight operations are in progress. The vessel's flight deck is populated with multiple aircraft and military equipment.
    A large U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship, bearing the hull number '3' on its island superstructure, is underway at sea under overcast skies. The vessel appears to be a Wasp-class or similar amphibious assault ship with a flat flight deck carrying rotary-wing aircraft. The ship is sailing in calm, open ocean conditions with no other vessels visible.
    A military aircrew member is seated at the open door of a helicopter in flight, looking out over the ocean toward a large naval vessel visible in the distance. The personnel is wearing full flight gear including a helmet with visor, tactical vest, flight suit, and Mechanix-brand gloves. The scene suggests an aerial observation or patrol mission over open water.
    An aerial photograph of a large US Navy amphibious assault ship bearing the hull number '3' underway on open ocean. The vessel appears to be an Wasp-class or Tarawa-class amphibious assault ship, identifiable by its flat flight deck, island superstructure, and gray naval paint scheme. The image is taken from an elevated angle with backlighting from the sun reflecting off calm ocean waters.
    A large U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship bearing the hull number '3' is underway on open ocean under overcast skies. The vessel has a flat flight deck loaded with multiple rotary-wing aircraft and features an island superstructure with radar and communications equipment. The ship appears to be the USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) or a similar Wasp-class amphibious assault ship.

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