Naval Base
USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship homeported at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. The vessel regularly conducts training exercises along the Eastern Seaboard.1
Notable Activity
In 2021, the ship gained attention when crew members reported unusual aerial phenomena during training exercises. The full details of these encounters are documented in the 2021 USS Kearsarge encounters report.23