151006-N-OA833-089 NORFOLK (Oct. 6, 2015) A Sailor assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) hugs a loved one before departing Naval Station Norfolk on a regularly scheduled deployment to the 5th and 6th Fleet area of responsibility. Kearsarge is deploying as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group (KSGARG) comprised of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) and 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26 MEU). ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chad Runge/Released)

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