250320-N-RB295-1001 NORFOLK, Va. (March 20, 2025) Sailors aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), participate in a simulated firefighting drill, March 20, 2025. Kearsarge is currently pierside at Naval Station Norfolk conducting routine maintenance. (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 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.
