Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Theoplis Stewart II | PCU John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) | 12.25.2025
Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) conducts an anchor drop evolution during Builder’s Trials, Feb. 2, 2026. Builder’s Trials provide an opportunity to test ship systems and components at sea for the first time, and make required adjustments prior to additional underway testing. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theoplis Stewart)...
Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Theoplis Stewart II | PCU John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) | 12.25.2025
Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy (CVN 79) conducts an anchor drop evolution during Builder’s Trials, Feb. 2, 2026. Builder’s Trials provide an opportunity to test ship systems and components at sea for the first time, and make required adjustments prior to additional underway testing. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Theoplis Stewart)...
Photo by Seaman Jack Stann | USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) | 09.03.2025
250903-N-SX503-1022 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 3, 2025), Sailors, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), participate in an anchor drop evolution while underway. Kearsarge is currently underway conducting contractor sea trials following the conclusion of a restricted maintenance availability period and the completion of Light off Assessment. (U.S. Navy photo by......
Photo by Seaman Jack Stann | USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) | 09.03.2025
250903-N-SX503-1022 NORFOLK, Va. (Sept. 3, 2025), Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Chase NasserAboulhosn, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), operates a sound powered telephone in the fo’c’sle during an anchor drop evolution. Kearsarge is currently underway conducting contractor sea trials following the conclusion of a restricted maintenance availability......
Photo by Seaman Jack Stann | USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) | 09.03.2025
250903-N-SX503-1020 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 3, 2025), Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class TaShawn Cooper, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), stands anchor watch during an anchor drop evolution, Sept. 3, 2025. Kearsarge is currently underway conducting contractor sea trials following the conclusion of a restricted maintenance availability period and the completion......
Photo by Seaman Apprentice Kaitlyn Ratliff | USS Makin Island (LHD 8) | 08.06.2025
Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Armando Lara, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), and a native of Grand Junction, Colorado, relays information to Sailors during an anchor drop test, Aug. 6, 2025. The Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman Apprentice......
Photo by Seaman Apprentice Kaitlyn Ratliff | USS Makin Island (LHD 8) | 08.06.2025
Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Thomas Shordon, left, and Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Sandra Polanco Rodriguez, both assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), control the break wheel during an anchor drop test, Aug. 6, 2025. The Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications......
Photo by Seaman Apprentice Kaitlyn Ratliff | USS Makin Island (LHD 8) | 08.06.2025
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Cesar Romero, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), and a native of Miami, Florida, requests permission to drop the portside anchor during an anchor drop test, Aug. 6, 2025. The Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman......
