ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 13, 2026) Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), conducted live fire exercises using the close-in weapons system and a Mark 38 weapons system while underway conducting basic phase certifications, March 13, 2026. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Jack Stann)
ATLANTIC OCEAN- Sailors, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), celebrated an important milestone this week when F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters, assigned to Marine Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 542, landed on the ship’s flight, Feb. 10, 2026.
This achievement marks the first time that F-35B Lightning IIs participated in operations aboard Kearsarge.
Eight Sailors, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) visited the communities surrounding Mount Kearsarge, Jan. 21-24, strengthening ties between the ship’s crew and the region that bears its historic name.
NORFOLK, Va. – The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Medical department certified Role 2 medical capable one year early, Dec. 1, 2025.
Role 2 medical capabilities include emergency resuscitation and damage control surgery, evacuation and stabilization capacity, inpatient ward care and x-ray, lab, blood, and ancillary services.
NORFOLK, Va. - Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) are planning to visit Warner, New Hampshire to climb Mount Kearsarge, the ship’s namesake, and participate in other community engagements, Nov. 8-12.
NORFOLK, Va. – The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) conducted its chief petty officer pinning ceremony, Sept. 27, at The Slover Library in Norfolk, Va. Seventeen selectees from the FY-25 chief selection results received their anchors and cover at the event.
