NORFOLK, Va. (July 1, 2025) Machinist's Mate Fireman Nicholas Schoenholz, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), lights #1 boiler in aft main machinery room, July 1, 2025. Kearsarge's Engineering department successfully lit #1 boiler to commence steam plant testing after a 2-year maintenance availability. Kearsarge is currently pierside at Naval Station Norfolk conducting routine maintenance. Created for use on official Instagram account, to music by Beastie Boys' "Fight for your Right", or 134 bpm. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Oscar Pichardo)
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 shipâs namesake, and participate in other community engagements, Nov. 8-12.
NORFOLK, Va. â 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.
Capt. Sean Knight relieved Capt. Chris Farricker as commanding officer of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a change of command ceremony at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel, May 23, 2024.
