MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Dec. 31, 2018) MV-22 Ospreys assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (Reinforced) launch from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) during night flight operations. Kearsarge is deployed as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group in support of maritime security operations, crisis response and theater security cooperation, while also providing a forward naval presence. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Mike DiMestico)