NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, Va. (March 16, 2026) – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Gonzalez (DDG 66) departs from Naval Station Norfolk to begin operations in support of its scheduled deployment. The ship’s departure comes after months of training, maintenance, and certification events. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derek Cole)
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.
