ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 20, 2022) Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Christian Mason, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), stands by on the flight deck, Sept. 20, 2022. The Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by Sixth Fleet to defend , allied and partner interests. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Keith Nowak)

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