151230-N-AX638-085 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 30, 2015) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Johnathan Jackson, from Augusta, Fla., directs an MH-60S Seahawk as it lowers cargo onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and, with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th Fleet area of operations. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Sp

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151230-N-AX638-085 ARABIAN GULF (Dec. 30, 2015) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Johnathan Jackson, from Augusta, Fla., directs an MH-60S Seahawk as it lowers cargo onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a replenishment-at-sea (RAS). Kearsarge is the flagship for the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and, with the embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the 5th Fleet area of operations. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Tyler Preston/Released)

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