250226-N-XH769-1258 NORFOLK, Va. (Feb. 26, 2025) Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), prepare to moor the ship at Naval Station Norfolk at the conclusion of an extensive two year overhaul period at BAE Systems' Ship Norfolk Repair, Feb. 26, 2025. The sustainment period included extensive hull, tank, and mechanical work, rehabilitation of crew and marine troop living spaces, and Joint Strike Fighter and Ship Self Defense System modifications to improve its ability to support its joint U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps mission. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Clark)
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.
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.
