070730-N-7987H-186 NORFOLK, Va. (July 30, 2007) - Linehandlers release the lines of amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) at Naval Station Norfolk. Kearsarge Expeditionary Strike Group and Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) 22 left on a scheduled deployment to conduct maritime operations in support of the ongoing rotation of forward-deployed forces. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mandy Hunsucker (RELEASED) US Navy 070730-N-7987H-186 Linehandlers release the lines of amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) at Naval Station Norfolk

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