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New York Harbor (May 24, 2006) - Sailors spell out the message "I Love New York," on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), as the ship enters the New York Harbor during the parade of ships, Fleet New York Week 2006. Fleet Week has been sponsored by New York City since 1984 in celebration of the United States sea service. The annual event also provides an opportunity for citizens of New York City and the surrounding Tri-State area to meet Sailors, and Marines, as well as witness first hand the latest capabilities of today's Navy and Marine Corps team. Fleet week includes dozens of military demonstrations and displays, including public tours of many of the participating ships.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class Aaron Glover (RELEASED)

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1 posted on 05/25/2006 9:08:36 PM PDT by SandRat

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USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) PING

2 posted on 05/25/2006 9:09:26 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)

Here is a link to the FR Fleet Week NY thread, with locations of all the vessels and tour information.

3 posted on 05/25/2006 9:10:56 PM PDT by 1rudeboy

That's the venerable old ship that was on hand to fish Alan Sheppard out of the drink on that first sub-orbital flight.

4 posted on 05/25/2006 9:15:26 PM PDT by Migraine (...diversity is great (until it happens to you)...)

I have searched and see that the moniker Kearsarge is very old.
What is the origin? Is Kearsarge a person, place, or thing?

5 posted on 05/25/2006 9:20:53 PM PDT by Spruce (Keep your mitts off my wallet)

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