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Nov 18 2008 8:54AM		SANTA ROSA, Guyana (Nov. 15, 2008) Cmdr. James Hill, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), performs dental work on a patient at Kumaka District Hospital during a medical civil assistance project supporting the humanitarian and civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik Barker/Released) SANTA ROSA, Guyana (Nov. 15, 2008) Cmdr. James Hill, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), performs dental work on a patient at Kumaka District Hospital during a medical civil assistance project supporting the humanitarian and civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik Barker/Released)
Nov 18 2008 8:54AM		SANTA ROSA, Guyana (Nov. 15, 2008) Cmdr. James Hill, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), performs dental work on a patient at Kumaka District Hospital during a medical civil assistance project supporting the humanitarian and civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik Barker/Released) SANTA ROSA, Guyana (Nov. 15, 2008) Cmdr. James Hill, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), performs dental work on a patient at Kumaka District Hospital during a medical civil assistance project supporting the humanitarian and civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik Barker/Released)
Nov 18 2008 8:53AM		SANTA ROSA, Guyana (Nov. 16, 2008) Tech Sgt. Carletta James, an Air Force dental assistant embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearasrge (LHD 3), cleans a patient´s teeth at a medical civil assistance project in Santa Rosa during the humanitarian and civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released) SANTA ROSA, Guyana (Nov. 16, 2008) Tech Sgt. Carletta James, an Air Force dental assistant embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearasrge (LHD 3), cleans a patient´s teeth at a medical civil assistance project in Santa Rosa during the humanitarian and civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released)
Nov 18 2008 8:53AM		SANTA ROSA, Guyana (Nov. 15, 2008) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Ade Luna and Tech Sgt. Carletta James, both embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), speak to local children at a medical civil assistance project in Santa Rosa during the humanitarian and civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik Barker/Released) SANTA ROSA, Guyana (Nov. 15, 2008) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Ade Luna and Tech Sgt. Carletta James, both embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), speak to local children at a medical civil assistance project in Santa Rosa during the humanitarian and civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik Barker/Released)
Nov 18 2008 8:53AM		SANTA ROSA, Guyana (Nov. 15, 2008) Capt. Amber Tyler and Lt. Amanda McCaulley, both embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), give a medical examination to a local woman at a medical civil assistance project in Santa Rosa during the humanitarian and civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik Barker/Released) SANTA ROSA, Guyana (Nov. 15, 2008) Capt. Amber Tyler and Lt. Amanda McCaulley, both embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), give a medical examination to a local woman at a medical civil assistance project in Santa Rosa during the humanitarian and civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik Barker/Released)
Nov 18 2008 8:50AM		SANTA ROSA, Guyana (Nov. 16, 2008) Senior Airman Ben Lemus, an Air Force optometry journeyman embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives a patient glasses at the Santa Rosa medical site during the humanitarian and civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released) SANTA ROSA, Guyana (Nov. 16, 2008) Senior Airman Ben Lemus, an Air Force optometry journeyman embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives a patient glasses at the Santa Rosa medical site during the humanitarian and civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released)
Nov 18 2008 8:50AM		ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 15, 2008) Continuing Promise 2008 medical personnel embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) prepare a patient for eye surgery. Kearsarge is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released) ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 15, 2008) Continuing Promise 2008 medical personnel embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) prepare a patient for eye surgery. Kearsarge is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released)
Nov 18 2008 8:50AM		SANTA ROSA, Guyana (Nov. 16, 2008) Lt. Carmen Harmon, a Navy nurse embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), shares a computer game with children at a medical civil assistance project in Santa Rosa during the humanitarian and civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released) SANTA ROSA, Guyana (Nov. 16, 2008) Lt. Carmen Harmon, a Navy nurse embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), shares a computer game with children at a medical civil assistance project in Santa Rosa during the humanitarian and civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released)
Nov 18 2008 8:48AM		SANTA ROSA, Guyana (Nov. 14, 2008) Dental personnel embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) examine a local woman at Kumaka District Hospital during a Continuing Promise 2008 medical civil assistance project. Kearsarge is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released) SANTA ROSA, Guyana (Nov. 14, 2008) Dental personnel embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) examine a local woman at Kumaka District Hospital during a Continuing Promise 2008 medical civil assistance project. Kearsarge is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released)
Nov 18 2008 8:48AM		GEORGETOWN,Guyana (Nov. 14, 2008) Master Sgt. Roger Scott, an engineer embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), builds a block wall for a new canteen at West Demarara Regional Hospital during the humanitarian and civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) GEORGETOWN,Guyana (Nov. 14, 2008) Master Sgt. Roger Scott, an engineer embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), builds a block wall for a new canteen at West Demarara Regional Hospital during the humanitarian and civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Nov 18 2008 8:48AM		GEORGETOWN,Guyana (Nov. 14, 2008) Master Sgt. Roger Scott, an engineer embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), builds a block wall for a new canteen at West Demarara Regional Hospital during the humanitarian and civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) GEORGETOWN,Guyana (Nov. 14, 2008) Master Sgt. Roger Scott, an engineer embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), builds a block wall for a new canteen at West Demarara Regional Hospital during the humanitarian and civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Nov 18 2008 8:45AM		GEORGETOWN, Guyana (Nov. 12, 2008) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class William Anderson, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), cleans mud from a drill bit used to drill holes for new light poles at East Ruimveldt Community Center during the humanitarian and civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean Phase of Continuing Promise, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released) GEORGETOWN, Guyana (Nov. 12, 2008) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class William Anderson, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), cleans mud from a drill bit used to drill holes for new light poles at East Ruimveldt Community Center during the humanitarian and civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean Phase of Continuing Promise, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released)
Nov 18 2008 8:45AM		GEORGETOWN, Guyana (Nov. 12, 2008) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Danielle Evans, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), interacts with children at the East Ruimveldt Community Center during a visit to the center as part of the humanitarian and civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean Phase of Continuing Promise, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released) GEORGETOWN, Guyana (Nov. 12, 2008) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Danielle Evans, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), interacts with children at the East Ruimveldt Community Center during a visit to the center as part of the humanitarian and civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean Phase of Continuing Promise, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released)
Nov 18 2008 8:45AM		MABARUMA, Guyana (Nov. 13, 2008) Project HOPE nurse practitioner Rachel Phillips, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), listens to a patient during a medical examination at the Mabaruma medical site during the humanitarian and civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean Phase of Continuing Promise, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Petty Officer 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released) MABARUMA, Guyana (Nov. 13, 2008) Project HOPE nurse practitioner Rachel Phillips, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), listens to a patient during a medical examination at the Mabaruma medical site during the humanitarian and civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean Phase of Continuing Promise, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Petty Officer 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released)
Nov 17 2008 11:26AM		USS KEARSARGE, At Sea (Nov. 15, 2008) -- Cmdr. Brian Alexander, an ophthalmologist embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), performs corrective eye surgery on a three-year-old girl whose eyelids had been fused together since birth. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Petty Officer 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released USS KEARSARGE, At Sea (Nov. 15, 2008) -- Cmdr. Brian Alexander, an ophthalmologist embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), performs corrective eye surgery on a three-year-old girl whose eyelids had been fused together since birth. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Petty Officer 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released
Nov 14 2008 3:11PM		ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2008) President of Guyana Bharrat Jagedo is greeted by Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is providing medical and engineering assistance to Guyana in support of Continuing Promise 2008, a humanitarian and civic assistance mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott) ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2008) President of Guyana Bharrat Jagedo is greeted by Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is providing medical and engineering assistance to Guyana in support of Continuing Promise 2008, a humanitarian and civic assistance mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott)
Nov 13 2008 11:57AM		ATLANTIC OCEAN, Off the coast of Guyana (November 12, 2008) - Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Zachary Gillespie and Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 3rd Class Phillip Gonzales from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO EIGHT (HSC-28), Detachment 5, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), hoist a Norwegian man from SVC Tanux II, an ocean-going tug, during a search and rescue medical evacuation. Responding quickly to an emergency medical distress call for assistance, Kearsarge launched the SAR aircraft and the air crew transported the patient safely to Guyana for further medical evaluation. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Erik Barker/Released) ATLANTIC OCEAN, Off the coast of Guyana (November 12, 2008) - Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Zachary Gillespie and Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 3rd Class Phillip Gonzales from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO EIGHT (HSC-28), Detachment 5, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), hoist a Norwegian man from SVC Tanux II, an ocean-going tug, during a search and rescue medical evacuation. Responding quickly to an emergency medical distress call for assistance, Kearsarge launched the SAR aircraft and the air crew transported the patient safely to Guyana for further medical evaluation. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Erik Barker/Released)
Nov 13 2008 11:57AM		ATLANTIC OCEAN, Off the coast of Guyana (November 12, 2008) - Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Julio Molina from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO EIGHT (HSC-28), Detachment 5, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), prepares to hoist a Norwegian man during a search and rescue medical evacuation from SVC Tanux II, an ocean-going tug. Responding quickly to an emergency medical distress call for assistance, Kearsarge launched the SAR aircraft and the air crew transported the patient safely to Guyana for further medical evaluation. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Erik Barker/Released) ATLANTIC OCEAN, Off the coast of Guyana (November 12, 2008) - Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Julio Molina from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO EIGHT (HSC-28), Detachment 5, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), prepares to hoist a Norwegian man during a search and rescue medical evacuation from SVC Tanux II, an ocean-going tug. Responding quickly to an emergency medical distress call for assistance, Kearsarge launched the SAR aircraft and the air crew transported the patient safely to Guyana for further medical evaluation. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Erik Barker/Released)
Nov 13 2008 11:57AM		ATLANTIC OCEAN, Off the coast of Guyana (November 12, 2008) - Lt. Cheryl Starret-Keller, a nurse, and members of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO EIGHT (HSC-28), Detachment 5, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), provide medical aid to a Norwegian man during a search and rescue medical evacuation from SVC Tanux II, an ocean-going tug. Responding quickly to an emergency medical distress call for assistance, Kearsarge launched the SAR aircraft and the air crew transported the patient safely to Guyana for further medical evaluation. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Erik Barker/Released) ATLANTIC OCEAN, Off the coast of Guyana (November 12, 2008) - Lt. Cheryl Starret-Keller, a nurse, and members of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO EIGHT (HSC-28), Detachment 5, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), provide medical aid to a Norwegian man during a search and rescue medical evacuation from SVC Tanux II, an ocean-going tug. Responding quickly to an emergency medical distress call for assistance, Kearsarge launched the SAR aircraft and the air crew transported the patient safely to Guyana for further medical evaluation. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Erik Barker/Released)
Nov 13 2008 11:45AM		ATLANTIC OCEAN, Off the coast of Guyana (November 12, 2008) - Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Zachary Gillespie and Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 3rd Class Phillip Gonzales from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO EIGHT (HSC-28), Detachment 5, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), hoist a Norwegian man from SVC Tanux II, an ocean-going tug, during a search and rescue medical evacuation. Responding quickly to an emergency medical distress call for assistance, Kearsarge launched the SAR aircraft and the air crew transported the patient safely to Guyana for further medical evaluation. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Erik Barker/Released) ATLANTIC OCEAN, Off the coast of Guyana (November 12, 2008) - Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Zachary Gillespie and Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 3rd Class Phillip Gonzales from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO EIGHT (HSC-28), Detachment 5, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), hoist a Norwegian man from SVC Tanux II, an ocean-going tug, during a search and rescue medical evacuation. Responding quickly to an emergency medical distress call for assistance, Kearsarge launched the SAR aircraft and the air crew transported the patient safely to Guyana for further medical evaluation. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Erik Barker/Released)
Nov 13 2008 11:28AM		ATLANTIC OCEAN, off the coast of Guyana (November 12, 2008) - Team members from Helicopter Sea ‎Combat Squadron TWO EIGHT (HSC-28), Detachment 5, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD ‎‎3), hoist a Norwegian man during a search and rescue medical evacuation from SVC Tanux II, an ocean-going ‎tug. Responding quickly to an emergency medical distress call for assistance, Kearsarge launched the SAR ‎aircraft and the air crew transported the patient safely to Guyana for further medical evaluation. Kearsarge is ‎supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an ‎equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, ‎Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Erik Barker/Released)‎ ATLANTIC OCEAN, off the coast of Guyana (November 12, 2008) - Team members from Helicopter Sea ‎Combat Squadron TWO EIGHT (HSC-28), Detachment 5, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD ‎‎3), hoist a Norwegian man during a search and rescue medical evacuation from SVC Tanux II, an ocean-going ‎tug. Responding quickly to an emergency medical distress call for assistance, Kearsarge launched the SAR ‎aircraft and the air crew transported the patient safely to Guyana for further medical evaluation. Kearsarge is ‎supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an ‎equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, ‎Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Erik Barker/Released)‎
Nov 13 2008 11:28AM		‎ATLANTIC OCEAN, Off the coast of Guyana (November 12, 2008) - ‎ ATLANTIC OCEAN, Off the coast of Guyana (November 12, 2008) - ‎ Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Zachary Gillespie and Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 3rd ‎Class Phillip Gonzales from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO EIGHT (HSC-28), Detachment 5, ‎currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), hoist a Norwegian man from SVC Tanux II, an ocean-‎going tug, during a search and rescue medical evacuation. Responding quickly to an emergency medical ‎distress call for assistance, Kearsarge launched the SAR aircraft and the air crew transported the patient ‎safely to Guyana for further medical evaluation. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the ‎humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal partnership mission between the ‎United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and ‎Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Erik Barker/Released)‎
Nov 13 2008 11:28AM		ATLANTIC OCEAN, Off the coast of Guyana (November 12, 2008) - Lt. Cheryl Starret-Keller, a doctor, and members of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO EIGHT (HSC-28), Detachment 5, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), provide medical aid to a Norwegian man during a search and rescue medical evacuation from SVC Tanux II, an ocean-going tug. Responding quickly to an emergency medical distress call for assistance, Kearsarge launched the SAR aircraft and the air crew transported the patient safely to Guyana for further medical evaluation. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Erik Barker/Released) ATLANTIC OCEAN, Off the coast of Guyana (November 12, 2008) - Lt. Cheryl Starret-Keller, a nurse, and members of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO EIGHT (HSC-28), Detachment 5, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), provide medical aid to a Norwegian man during a search and rescue medical evacuation from SVC Tanux II, an ocean-going tug. Responding quickly to an emergency medical distress call for assistance, Kearsarge launched the SAR aircraft and the air crew transported the patient safely to Guyana for further medical evaluation. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Erik Barker/Released)
Nov 13 2008 8:51AM		GEORGETOWN, Guyana (November 10, 2008) - Tech Sgt. Derron Price, embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), talks to Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander, Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, and U.S. Ambassador John Jones during tours of the various engineering project sites. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) David Danals/Released) GEORGETOWN, Guyana (November 10, 2008) - Tech Sgt. Derron Price, embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), talks to Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander, Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, and U.S. Ambassador John Jones during tours of the various engineering project sites. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) David Danals/Released)
Nov 13 2008 8:49AM		SANTA ROSA, Guyana (Nov. 11, 2008) - Lt. Cmdr. Nathan Uebelhoer, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), and a member of the Guyana Defense Force, work together unloading medical supplies for a local medical site set up at Kumaka District Hospital as part of Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released) SANTA ROSA, Guyana (Nov. 11, 2008) - Lt. Cmdr. Nathan Uebelhoer, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), and a member of the Guyana Defense Force, work together unloading medical supplies for a local medical site set up at Kumaka District Hospital as part of Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released)
Nov 13 2008 8:49AM		GEORGETOWN, Guyana (November 11, 2008) - Builder 2nd Class Sean Roberts, embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), removes a broken block wall before starting construction work at a local hospital. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) GEORGETOWN, Guyana (November 11, 2008) - Builder 2nd Class Sean Roberts, embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), removes a broken block wall before starting construction work at a local hospital. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Nov 13 2008 8:31AM		ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2008) President of Guyana Bharrat Jagedo is greeted by Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is providing medical and engineering assistance to Guyana in support of Continuing Promise 2008, a humanitarian and civic assistance mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott) ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2008) President of Guyana Bharrat Jagedo is greeted by Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is providing medical and engineering assistance to Guyana in support of Continuing Promise 2008, a humanitarian and civic assistance mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott)
Nov 13 2008 8:31AM		PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago (Nov. 5, 2008) Lance Cpl. Mary Hojek, a Marine embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), interacts with children at the St. Jude´s School for Girls during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Hojek and other volunteers assisted Navy and Air Force engineers with repairs made to the school. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott/Released) PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago (Nov. 5, 2008) Lance Cpl. Mary Hojek, a Marine embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), interacts with children at the St. Jude´s School for Girls during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Hojek and other volunteers assisted Navy and Air Force engineers with repairs made to the school. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott/Released)
Nov 13 2008 8:29AM		GEORGETOWN, Guyana (Nov. 10, 2008) Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander, Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, talks with the local children during tours of the various engineering project sites. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released) GEORGETOWN, Guyana (Nov. 10, 2008) Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander, Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, talks with the local children during tours of the various engineering project sites. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released)
Nov 13 2008 8:28AM		MABARUMA, Guyana (Nov. 10, 2008) Air Force engineers embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) build sanitation infrastructures at Mabaruma Library. The infrastructures will support Kearsarge personnel who are providing medical care at the library during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott) MABARUMA, Guyana (Nov. 10, 2008) Air Force engineers embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) build sanitation infrastructures at Mabaruma Library. The infrastructures will support Kearsarge personnel who are providing medical care at the library during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott)
Nov 13 2008 8:28AM		MABARUMA, Guyana (Nov. 10, 2008) U.S. Public Health Service Lt. Cmdr. Robert Reyes, a dentist embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), provides dental care to a Guyanese child at a medical clinic set up at the Mabaruma Library during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott/Released) MABARUMA, Guyana (Nov. 10, 2008) U.S. Public Health Service Lt. Cmdr. Robert Reyes, a dentist embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), provides dental care to a Guyanese child at a medical clinic set up at the Mabaruma Library during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott/Released)
Nov 13 2008 8:28AM		MABARUMA, Guyana (Nov. 10, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Brent Bushey, a doctor embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), diagnoses and treats patients at a medical clinic set up at the Mabaruma Library during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott) MABARUMA, Guyana (Nov. 10, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Brent Bushey, a doctor embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), diagnoses and treats patients at a medical clinic set up at the Mabaruma Library during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott)
Nov 13 2008 7:52AM		GEORGETOWN, Guyana (November 09, 2008) - Air Force engineers and Navy Seabees embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) set up a forward operating base outside a convention center in Guyana in order to stay in country while they work on three primary engineering sites. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) GEORGETOWN, Guyana (November 09, 2008) - Air Force engineers and Navy Seabees embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) set up a forward operating base outside a convention center in Guyana in order to stay in country while they work on three primary engineering sites. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Nov 13 2008 7:52AM		GEORGETOWN,Guyana (November 09, 2008) Air Force engineers and Navy Seabees embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) set up a forward operating base outside a convention center in Guyana in order to stay in country while they work on three primary engineering sites. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) GEORGETOWN,Guyana (November 09, 2008) Air Force engineers and Navy Seabees embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) set up a forward operating base outside a convention center in Guyana in order to stay in country while they work on three primary engineering sites. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Nov 9 2008 1:59PM		COUVA, Trinidad and Tobaggo (Oct. 27, 2008) Lt. Megan Rieman, an optometrist embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives a Trinidadian man a general eye exam at a local health facility during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released) COUVA, Trinidad and Tobaggo (Oct. 27, 2008) Lt. Megan Rieman, an optometrist embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives a Trinidadian man a general eye exam at a local health facility during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released)
Nov 9 2008 1:42PM		PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago (Nov. 4, 2008) Engineers assigned to the Air Force 5th Civil Engineer Squadron, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), repair a fence at the All-in-One Child Care Development Center during an engineering project for the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is deployed as the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott/Released) PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago (Nov. 4, 2008) Engineers assigned to the Air Force 5th Civil Engineer Squadron, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), repair a fence at the All-in-One Child Care Development Center during an engineering project for the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is deployed as the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott/Released)
Nov 6 2008 4:03PM		COUVA,Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 30, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Sugat Patel, a preventive medicine doctor embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), stitches a laceration on a young boy´s head during a medical clinic at the Couva District Health Facility during the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for CP 08, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) COUVA,Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 30, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Sugat Patel, a preventive medicine doctor embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), stitches a laceration on a young boy´s head during a medical clinic at the Couva District Health Facility during the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for CP 08, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Nov 6 2008 4:03PM		COUVA,Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 30, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Sugat Patel, a preventive medicine doctor embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), listens to the lungs of an elderly woman during a medical clinic at the Couva District Health Facility during the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for CP 08, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) COUVA,Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 30, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Sugat Patel, a preventive medicine doctor embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), listens to the lungs of an elderly woman during a medical clinic at the Couva District Health Facility during the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for CP 08, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Nov 6 2008 4:03PM		COUVA,Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 30, 2008) Project HOPE volunteer Anne Gadomski, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines a child at the Phillips Children Home during a medical clinic as part of the the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for CP 08, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) COUVA,Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 30, 2008) Project HOPE volunteer Anne Gadomski, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines a child at the Phillips Children Home during a medical clinic as part of the the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for CP 08, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Nov 6 2008 4:01PM		PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 30, 2008) Air Force Staff Sgt. Chris Nelson, left, and Chief Hospital Corpsman Casey Jacobs, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), receive a local canine visitor while helping renovate the All in One Child Development Center during Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 08, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released) PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 30, 2008) Air Force Staff Sgt. Chris Nelson, left, and Chief Hospital Corpsman Casey Jacobs, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), receive a local canine visitor while helping renovate the All in One Child Development Center during Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 08, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released)
Nov 6 2008 4:01PM		PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 30, 2008) Air Force Staff Sgt. Chris Nelson, a civil engineer embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), takes a break from renovation work at the All in One Child Development Center to entertain some of the children during Continuing Partnership (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 08, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released) PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 30, 2008) Air Force Staff Sgt. Chris Nelson, a civil engineer embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), takes a break from renovation work at the All in One Child Development Center to entertain some of the children during Continuing Partnership (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 08, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released)
Nov 6 2008 4:01PM		PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 30, 2008) 1st Lt. Lindsey Maddox, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), reads to children from the All in One Child Development Center, a local daycare where engineers embarked aboard Kearsarge are making renovations supporting Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 08, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released) PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 30, 2008) 1st Lt. Lindsey Maddox, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), reads to children from the All in One Child Development Center, a local daycare where engineers embarked aboard Kearsarge are making renovations supporting Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 08, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released)
Nov 6 2008 3:46PM		BELMONT,Trinidad and Tobago (Nov. 3, 2008) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Andrew Bryson, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), teaches Sister Helena of the Carmelite Sister Convent how to use the Internet. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo (Released) BELMONT,Trinidad and Tobago (Nov. 3, 2008) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Andrew Bryson, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), teaches Sister Helena of the Carmelite Sister Convent how to use the Internet. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo (Released)
Nov 6 2008 3:40PM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 16, 2008) Canadian Air Force Lt. Col. Roger Scott, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines a patient at the 27 Febrero medical site during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 16, 2008) Canadian Air Force Lt. Col. Roger Scott, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines a patient at the 27 Febrero medical site during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released)
Oct 31 2008 4:09PM		ARIMA, Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 28, 2008) Cmdr. John King, a physician embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), assesses the reflexes of a Cerebral Palsy patient at the Arima District Health Facility as part of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jilleanne Buda/Released) ARIMA, Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 28, 2008) Cmdr. John King, a physician embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), assesses the reflexes of a Cerebral Palsy patient at the Arima District Health Facility as part of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jilleanne Buda/Released)
Oct 31 2008 4:09PM		COUVA, Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 28, 2008) Lt. Hector Acevedo, a physician embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), works with a Trinidadian nurse to give a patient an intravenous line at a local health facility during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released) COUVA, Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 28, 2008) Lt. Hector Acevedo, a physician embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), works with a Trinidadian nurse to give a patient an intravenous line at a local health facility during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released)
Oct 31 2008 4:09PM		COUVA, Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 28, 2008) Cmdr. Angelica Almonte, a physician embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), comforts a patient while a Trinidadian doctor provides treatment at a local health facility during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released) COUVA, Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 28, 2008) Cmdr. Angelica Almonte, a physician embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), comforts a patient while a Trinidadian doctor provides treatment at a local health facility during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released)
Oct 31 2008 4:09PM		CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 28, 2008) Quartermaster 2nd Class Dorica Irvin plots a fix on an anchorage chart on the bridge aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released) CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 28, 2008) Quartermaster 2nd Class Dorica Irvin plots a fix on an anchorage chart on the bridge aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released)
Oct 31 2008 4:09PM		COUVA, Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 29, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Kathaleen Sikes, a Navy nurse embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), listens to a young woman during a routine check-up at a medical clinic at the Couva District Health Facility during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) COUVA, Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 29, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Kathaleen Sikes, a Navy nurse embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), listens to a young woman during a routine check-up at a medical clinic at the Couva District Health Facility during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Oct 29 2008 10:05AM		TUNAPUNA, Trinidad and Tobago (October 25, 2008) - Air Force Master Sgts. Robert Chandler and Ray Bedwell, both currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), conduct a site survey before beginning engineering operations at Cyril Ross Nursery as part of the partnership between Continuing Promise (CP) 08 and Trinidad-Tobago. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP08, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) David Danals/Released) TUNAPUNA, Trinidad and Tobago (October 25, 2008) - Air Force Master Sgts. Robert Chandler and Ray Bedwell, both currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), conduct a site survey before beginning engineering operations at Cyril Ross Nursery as part of the partnership between Continuing Promise (CP) 08 and Trinidad-Tobago. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP08, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) David Danals/Released)
Oct 29 2008 10:04AM		ARIMA,Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 27, 2008) - Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander for Continuing Promise (CP) 2008 and Capt. Walter Towns, commanding officer, USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), discuss humanitarian operations with U.S. Ambassador Roy Austin as part of the partnership between CP 2008 and Trinidad and Tobago. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik Barker/Released) ARIMA,Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 27, 2008) - Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander for Continuing Promise (CP) 2008 and Capt. Walter Towns, commanding officer, USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), discuss humanitarian operations with U.S. Ambassador Roy Austin as part of the partnership between CP 2008 and Trinidad and Tobago. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik Barker/Released)
Oct 29 2008 10:04AM		ARIMA,Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 27, 2008) - Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander for Continuing Promise (CP) 2008 and Capt. Walter Towns, commanding officer, USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), discuss humanitarian operations with U.S. Ambassador Roy Austin and Administer of Health Jerry Narace as part of the partnership between CP 2008 and Trinidad and Tobago. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik Barker/Released) ARIMA,Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 27, 2008) - Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander for Continuing Promise (CP) 2008 and Capt. Walter Towns, commanding officer, USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), discuss humanitarian operations with U.S. Ambassador Roy Austin and Administer of Health Jerry Narace as part of the partnership between CP 2008 and Trinidad and Tobago. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik Barker/Released)
Oct 29 2008 10:04AM		ARIMA,Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 26, 2008) - Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander for Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, pins an American and Trinidad and Tobago crossed-flag pin onto a little girl at a local school during a survey of the mission sites as part of the partnership between CP08 and Trinidad-Tobago. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released) ARIMA,Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 26, 2008) - Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander for Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, pins an American and Trinidad and Tobago crossed-flag pin onto a little girl at a local school during a survey of the mission sites as part of the partnership between CP08 and Trinidad-Tobago. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released)
Oct 29 2008 9:57AM		ARIMA, Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 26, 2008) Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander for Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, greets a little boy at a local children´s home during a survey of the mission sites as part of the partnership between CP 08 and Trinidad-Tobago. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 08, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released) ARIMA, Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 26, 2008) Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander for Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, greets a little boy at a local children´s home during a survey of the mission sites as part of the partnership between CP 08 and Trinidad-Tobago. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 08, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released)
Oct 29 2008 9:57AM		ARIMA, Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 26, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Kathaleen Sikes, a Navy nurse embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives a young girl a routine check-up at the Arima District Health Facility as part of the partnership between Continuing Promise (CP) 2008 and Trinidad-Tobago. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 08, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) ARIMA, Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 26, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Kathaleen Sikes, a Navy nurse embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives a young girl a routine check-up at the Arima District Health Facility as part of the partnership between Continuing Promise (CP) 2008 and Trinidad-Tobago. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 08, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Oct 29 2008 9:57AM		COUVA, Trinidad and Tobaggo (Oct. 27, 2008) Lt. Megan Rieman, an optometrist embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives a Trinidadian man a general eye exam at a local health facility during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released) COUVA, Trinidad and Tobaggo (Oct. 27, 2008) Lt. Megan Rieman, an optometrist embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives a Trinidadian man a general eye exam at a local health facility during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released)
Oct 29 2008 9:54AM		ARIMA,Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 25, 2008) Capt. Tim Shope, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), reviews X-rays during surgical screenings at the Arima District Health Facility as part of the partnership between Continuing Promise (CP) 08 and Trinidad-Tobago. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 08, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) ARIMA,Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 25, 2008) Capt. Tim Shope, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), reviews X-rays during surgical screenings at the Arima District Health Facility as part of the partnership between Continuing Promise (CP) 08 and Trinidad-Tobago. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 08, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Oct 29 2008 9:54AM		ARIMA,Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 25, 2008) Cmdr. John King, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines a local woman at the Arima District Health Facility as part of the partnership between Continuing Promise (CP) 08 and Trinidad-Tobago. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 08, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) ARIMA,Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 25, 2008) Cmdr. John King, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines a local woman at the Arima District Health Facility as part of the partnership between Continuing Promise (CP) 08 and Trinidad-Tobago. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 08, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Oct 29 2008 9:54AM		ARIMA,Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 25, 2008) Medical personnel embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) unload supplies from helicopters, preparing to assist health clinic personnel with patients as part of the partnership between Continuing Promise (CP) 08 and Trinidad-Tobago. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 08, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) ARIMA,Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 25, 2008) Medical personnel embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) unload supplies from helicopters, preparing to assist health clinic personnel with patients as part of the partnership between Continuing Promise (CP) 08 and Trinidad-Tobago. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 08, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Oct 29 2008 9:11AM		TUNAPUNA, Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 25, 2008) Chief Steelworker Gerald Wheeler and Air Force Sgt. Scott Boucher, both embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), conducts a site survey before beginning engineering operations at Cyril Ross Nursery as part of the partnership between Continuing Promise (CP) 08 and Trinidad-Tobago. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 08, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released) TUNAPUNA, Trinidad and Tobago (Oct. 25, 2008) Chief Steelworker Gerald Wheeler and Air Force Sgt. Scott Boucher, both embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), conducts a site survey before beginning engineering operations at Cyril Ross Nursery as part of the partnership between Continuing Promise (CP) 08 and Trinidad-Tobago. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 08, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released)
Oct 27 2008 9:06AM		WILLEMSTAD, Netherlands Antillies (Oct. 20, 2008) Lt. Megan Rieman, a medical augmentee embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines a local during a two-day optometry clinic as part of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released) WILLEMSTAD, Netherlands Antillies (Oct. 20, 2008) Lt. Megan Rieman, a medical augmentee embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines a local during a two-day optometry clinic as part of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released)
Oct 27 2008 9:06AM		WILLEMSTAD, Netherlands Antilles(Oct. 21, 2008) Staff Sgt. Mark Salazar, a civil engineer embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) hooks up a generator for a local hospital as part of a the humanitarian service project, Continuing Promise 08 (CP). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released) WILLEMSTAD, Netherlands Antilles(Oct. 21, 2008) Staff Sgt. Mark Salazar, a civil engineer embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) hooks up a generator for a local hospital as part of a the humanitarian service project, Continuing Promise 08 (CP). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released)
Oct 27 2008 9:05AM		WILLEMSTAD, Netherlands Antilles (Oct. 21, 2008) Religious Program Specialist 2nd Class Thomas Harrald, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), unloads a truck with donations from Project Hand Clasp to the Suffisantweg Red Cross Center as part of a the humanitarian service project, Continuing Promise 08 (CP). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released) WILLEMSTAD, Netherlands Antilles (Oct. 21, 2008) Religious Program Specialist 2nd Class Thomas Harrald, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), unloads a truck with donations from Project Hand Clasp to the Suffisantweg Red Cross Center as part of a the humanitarian service project, Continuing Promise 08 (CP). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released)
Oct 27 2008 9:05AM		WILLEMSTAD, Netherlands Antilles(Oct. 21, 2008) Military Service members embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) unload a truck with donations from Project Hand Clasp to the Suffisantweg Red Cross Center as part of a the humanitarian service project, Continuing Promise 08 (CP). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released) WILLEMSTAD, Netherlands Antilles(Oct. 21, 2008) Military Service members embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) unload a truck with donations from Project Hand Clasp to the Suffisantweg Red Cross Center as part of a the humanitarian service project, Continuing Promise 08 (CP). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released)
Oct 27 2008 9:05AM		WILLEMSTAD, Netherlands Antilles(Oct. 21, 2008) Capt. Walter Towns, the commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), shakes hands with Angelo Ramirez, chairman of the Netherlands Antilles Red Cross, after unloading a truck with donations from Project Hand Clasp to the Suffisantweg Red Cross Center as part of a the humanitarian service project, Continuing Promise 08 (CP). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released) WILLEMSTAD, Netherlands Antilles(Oct. 21, 2008) Capt. Walter Towns, the commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), shakes hands with Angelo Ramirez, chairman of the Netherlands Antilles Red Cross, after unloading a truck with donations from Project Hand Clasp to the Suffisantweg Red Cross Center as part of a the humanitarian service project, Continuing Promise 08 (CP). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released)
Oct 27 2008 8:57AM		WILLEMSTAD, Netherlands Antilles(Oct. 21, 2008) The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) visits the Netherlands Antilles for the humanitarian service project, Continuing Promise 08 (CP). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker (Released) WILLEMSTAD, Netherlands Antilles(Oct. 21, 2008) The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) visits the Netherlands Antilles for the humanitarian service project, Continuing Promise 08 (CP). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker (Released)
Oct 21 2008 9:38AM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 16, 2008) Airman 1st Class Alexandra Olson, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives a Dominican boy a dose of de-worming formula at the 27 Febrero medical site during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 16, 2008) Airman 1st Class Alexandra Olson, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives a Dominican boy a dose of de-worming formula at the 27 Febrero medical site during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released)
Oct 21 2008 9:38AM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 16, 2008) A Dominican Republic Navy doctor takes the blood pressure of a patient at the 27 Febrero medical site during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 16, 2008) A Dominican Republic Navy doctor takes the blood pressure of a patient at the 27 Febrero medical site during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released)
Oct 17 2008 11:38AM		BAYAGUANA, Dominican Republic (October 5, 2008) - French Air Force Lt. Col. Rosier Bruno, a medical augmentee embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD-3), exams a Dominican boy´s throat during a general medical examination at the El Deporte y Recreacion Derecho de la Poblacion during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW/AW) William S. Parker/Released) BAYAGUANA, Dominican Republic (October 5, 2008) - French Air Force Lt. Col. Rosier Bruno, a medical augmentee embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD-3), exams a Dominican boy´s throat during a general medical examination at the El Deporte y Recreacion Derecho de la Poblacion during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW/AW) William S. Parker/Released)
Oct 17 2008 11:22AM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (October 16, 2008) - USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), sits out off the coast of Santo Domingo after a landing craft utility is launched out of the well deck at sunrise. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW/AW) William S. Parker/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (October 16, 2008) - USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), sits out off the coast of Santo Domingo after a landing craft utility is launched out of the well deck at sunrise. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW/AW) William S. Parker/Released)
Oct 17 2008 11:08AM		BAYAGUANA, Dominican Republic (Oct. 15, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Sugat Patel, a doctor embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), provides medical care to a Dominican child at the Bayaguana Sports Complex supporting the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott/Released) BAYAGUANA, Dominican Republic (Oct. 15, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Sugat Patel, a doctor embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), provides medical care to a Dominican child at the Bayaguana Sports Complex supporting the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott/Released)
Oct 17 2008 11:07AM		SABANA GRANDE, Dominican Republic (Oct. 15, 2008) Canadian Army Pvt. David Pivato, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), administers an anti-parasitic medication to a young Dominican boy. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) SABANA GRANDE, Dominican Republic (Oct. 15, 2008) Canadian Army Pvt. David Pivato, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), administers an anti-parasitic medication to a young Dominican boy. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Oct 17 2008 11:07AM		SABANA GRANDE, Dominican Republic (Oct. 15, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Nathan Uebelhoer, a medical augmentee embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), speaks with a Dominican woman about her ailments at a sports complex in Sabana Grande. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) SABANA GRANDE, Dominican Republic (Oct. 15, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Nathan Uebelhoer, a medical augmentee embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), speaks with a Dominican woman about her ailments at a sports complex in Sabana Grande. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Oct 17 2008 11:06AM		BAYAGUANA, Dominican Republic (Oct. 15, 2008) Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Merced Mercado from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) translates a Dominican patient´s symptoms to medical personnel at the Bayaguana Sports Complex in support of humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott) BAYAGUANA, Dominican Republic (Oct. 15, 2008) Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Merced Mercado from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) translates a Dominican patient´s symptoms to medical personnel at the Bayaguana Sports Complex in support of humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott)
Oct 17 2008 11:00AM		CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 14, 2008) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Francisco Rincon translates instructions to Dominican Republic sailors on how to weld during a subject matter expert exchange aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 14, 2008) Damage Controlman 2nd Class Francisco Rincon translates instructions to Dominican Republic sailors on how to weld during a subject matter expert exchange aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Oct 17 2008 11:00AM		CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 14, 2008) Hull Technician 3rd Class Aaron Smith teaches Dominican Republic Sailors to weld during a subject matter expert exchange aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 14, 2008) Hull Technician 3rd Class Aaron Smith teaches Dominican Republic Sailors to weld during a subject matter expert exchange aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Oct 17 2008 11:00AM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 14, 2008) Medical personnel embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), teach Dominican military members basic first aid and life saving skills at 27 Febrero Naval Base. The training is part of a subject matter expert exchange during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, France, Brazil, Nicaragua, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 14, 2008) Medical personnel embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), teach Dominican military members basic first aid and life saving skills at 27 Febrero Naval Base. The training is part of a subject matter expert exchange during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, France, Brazil, Nicaragua, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott/Released)
Oct 17 2008 10:59AM		SABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, Dominican Republic (Oct. 13, 2008) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Sharon Vigue, a preventive medical technician embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives elementary school children de-worming medicine during a preventive medicine health initiative supporting Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the Continuing Promise 2008 humanitarian assistance mission, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released) SABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, Dominican Republic (Oct. 13, 2008) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Sharon Vigue, a preventive medical technician embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives elementary school children de-worming medicine during a preventive medicine health initiative supporting Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the Continuing Promise 2008 humanitarian assistance mission, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released)
Oct 17 2008 10:59AM		SABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, Dominican Republic (Oct. 13, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Celeste Santana and Cmdr. Dermot Killian, physicians embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), give young men a sexual health class during a preventive medicine health initiative supporting Continuing Promise 2008. A preventive medicine education team came to the school to teach children basic personal hygiene techniques and sexual health education. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the Continuing Promise 2008 humanitarian assistance mission, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released) SABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, Dominican Republic (Oct. 13, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Celeste Santana and Cmdr. Dermot Killian, physicians embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), give young men a sexual health class during a preventive medicine health initiative supporting Continuing Promise 2008. A preventive medicine education team came to the school to teach children basic personal hygiene techniques and sexual health education. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the Continuing Promise 2008 humanitarian assistance mission, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released)
Oct 17 2008 10:59AM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 14, 2008) Medical personnel embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), teach Dominican military members basic first aid and life saving skills at 27 Febrero Naval Base. The training is part of a subject matter expert exchange during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, France, Brazil, Nicaragua, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 14, 2008) Medical personnel embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), teach Dominican military members basic first aid and life saving skills at 27 Febrero Naval Base. The training is part of a subject matter expert exchange during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, France, Brazil, Nicaragua, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott/Released)
Oct 17 2008 10:57AM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 13, 2008) Sgt. Stefan Schell, a Dutch service member embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines an X-ray at the 27 Febrero medical facility. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the Continuing Promise 2008 humanitarian assistance mission, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 13, 2008) Sgt. Stefan Schell, a Dutch service member embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines an X-ray at the 27 Febrero medical facility. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the Continuing Promise 2008 humanitarian assistance mission, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released)
Oct 17 2008 10:57AM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 13, 2008) Hospital Corpsman Shane Leidig and Machinist Mate 2nd Class Rogelio Heredia, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), discuss prescription instructions with a Dominican family at the Don Diego Pier medical facility. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the Continuing Promise 2008 humanitarian assistance mission, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 13, 2008) Hospital Corpsman Shane Leidig and Machinist Mate 2nd Class Rogelio Heredia, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), discuss prescription instructions with a Dominican family at the Don Diego Pier medical facility. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the Continuing Promise 2008 humanitarian assistance mission, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released)
Oct 17 2008 10:54AM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 13, 2008) Airman 1st Class Pasha Hughes, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), helps repair a neighborhood school during a Continuing Promise 2008 humanitarian assistance project. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the Continuing Promise humanitarian assistance mission, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 13, 2008) Airman 1st Class Pasha Hughes, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), helps repair a neighborhood school during a Continuing Promise 2008 humanitarian assistance project. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the Continuing Promise humanitarian assistance mission, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released)
Oct 17 2008 10:54AM		SABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, Dominican Republic (Oct. 13, 2008) Equipment Operator 2nd Class Carlos Guzman, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), levels the surface for a gazebo to expand the school Presbitero Carlos Novel during a Continuing Promise 2008 humanitarian assistance project. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the Continuing Promise 2008 humanitarian assistance mission, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released) SABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, Dominican Republic (Oct. 13, 2008) Equipment Operator 2nd Class Carlos Guzman, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), levels the surface for a gazebo to expand the school Presbitero Carlos Novel during a Continuing Promise 2008 humanitarian assistance project. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the Continuing Promise 2008 humanitarian assistance mission, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released)
Oct 15 2008 3:59PM		CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2008) Joint military medical personnel embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) tend to twin brothers from the Dominican Republic after eye surgery aboard the ship. Kearsarge is the supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released) CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2008) Joint military medical personnel embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) tend to twin brothers from the Dominican Republic after eye surgery aboard the ship. Kearsarge is the supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released)
Oct 15 2008 3:49PM		CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 12, 2008) Eliecer Cruz Alvarez, right, a general surgeon with the Dominican National Police, watches Dr. Sharon Weintraub, a Project HOPE volunteer and Dr. Ricardo Guimaraes, from the Brazilian navy, perform a hernia operation on a Dominican man aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 12, 2008) Eliecer Cruz Alvarez, right, a general surgeon with the Dominican National Police, watches Dr. Sharon Weintraub, a Project HOPE volunteer and Dr. Ricardo Guimaraes, from the Brazilian navy, perform a hernia operation on a Dominican man aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Oct 14 2008 4:12PM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 8, 2008) - Equipment Operator 3rd Class Josh Horner, Construction Batallion Maintenance Unit 202, cuts supports for a wall under construction at Soccoro Sanchez Primary School. Navy and Air Force engineers embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) are working together in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 8, 2008) - Equipment Operator 3rd Class Josh Horner, Construction Batallion Maintenance Unit 202, cuts supports for a wall under construction at Soccoro Sanchez Primary School. Navy and Air Force engineers embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) are working together in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott/Released)
Oct 14 2008 3:58PM		LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (October 9, 2008) - Lt. Carmo Tomaz, a Brazilian doctor embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines a patient during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Lange/RELEASED) LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (October 9, 2008) - Lt. Carmo Tomaz, a Brazilian doctor embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines a patient during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Lange/RELEASED)
Oct 14 2008 3:58PM		BAYAGUANA, Dominican Republic-- (October 09, 2008)-- Project Hope representatives embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) for Continuing Promise 2008 participated in a health fair in support of their Dominican Republic counterparts. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released) BAYAGUANA, Dominican Republic-- (October 09, 2008)-- Project Hope representatives embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) for Continuing Promise 2008 participated in a health fair in support of their Dominican Republic counterparts. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released)
Oct 14 2008 3:55PM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - (Oct. 11, 2008) - Ship Handler 2nd Class Arturo Ayson from USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) goes for a 3-point shot while playing a friendly game of basketball with locals here during Continuing Promise 2008. (CP08). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - (Oct. 11, 2008) - Ship Handler 2nd Class Arturo Ayson from USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) goes for a 3-point shot while playing a friendly game of basketball with locals here during Continuing Promise 2008. (CP08). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released)
Oct 14 2008 3:55PM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - (Oct. 11, 2008) - Aviation Boatswain´s Mate (Fuel) Seaman Sean White and Boatswain´s Mate 3rd Class Leron Spencer from USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) play a friendly game of basketball with locals from Santo Domingo during Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - (Oct. 11, 2008) - Aviation Boatswain´s Mate (Fuel) Seaman Sean White and Boatswain´s Mate 3rd Class Leron Spencer from USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) play a friendly game of basketball with locals from Santo Domingo during Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released)
Oct 14 2008 3:55PM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - (Oct. 11, 2008) - Boatswain´s Mate Seaman Troy Lawson from USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) shows children how to play a video basketball game before taking to the court to play a real game against a local team. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic - (Oct. 11, 2008) - Boatswain´s Mate Seaman Troy Lawson from USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) shows children how to play a video basketball game before taking to the court to play a real game against a local team. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released)
Oct 14 2008 3:53PM		SABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, Dominican Republic (Oct. 11, 2008) Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Apprentice Jackson Strickland, embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), constructs a bookshelf for Presbitero Carlos Novel Primary School as part of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, France, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/RELEASED) SABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, Dominican Republic (Oct. 11, 2008) Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Apprentice Jackson Strickland, embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), constructs a bookshelf for Presbitero Carlos Novel Primary School as part of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, France, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/RELEASED)
Oct 14 2008 3:53PM		ABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, Dominican Republic (Oct. 11, 2008) – Engineering personnel embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) construct a SEA hut at Presbitero Carlos Novel Primary School during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, France, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/RELEASED) ABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, Dominican Republic (Oct. 11, 2008) – Engineering personnel embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) construct a SEA hut at Presbitero Carlos Novel Primary School during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, France, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/RELEASED)
Oct 14 2008 3:53PM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 11, 2008) - Project HOPE volunteer Lydia Segal, embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines a young boy during medical operations at 27 Febrero Naval Base. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 11, 2008) - Project HOPE volunteer Lydia Segal, embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines a young boy during medical operations at 27 Febrero Naval Base. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Oct 14 2008 3:48PM		USS KEARSARGE, Caribbean (Oct. 12, 2008) - Eliecer Cruz Alvarez, a general surgeon with the Dominican National Police, and Lt. Cmdr. Heliodoro Andres Salas Cablera, an anesthesiologist with the Dominican Republic Navy conduct cooperative surgeries with medical personnel. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) USS KEARSARGE, Caribbean (Oct. 12, 2008) - Eliecer Cruz Alvarez, a general surgeon with the Dominican National Police, and Lt. Cmdr. Heliodoro Andres Salas Cablera, an anesthesiologist with the Dominican Republic Navy conduct cooperative surgeries with medical personnel. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Oct 14 2008 3:48PM		SABANA GRANDE, Dominican Republic (Oct. 12, 2008) - Air Force Maj. Thomas DeFazio and Chief Warrant Officer David Joyner, both embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), work together to help construct four new classrooms at local school as part of Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released) SABANA GRANDE, Dominican Republic (Oct. 12, 2008) - Air Force Maj. Thomas DeFazio and Chief Warrant Officer David Joyner, both embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), work together to help construct four new classrooms at local school as part of Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released)
Oct 14 2008 3:48PM		BONAO, Dominican Republic- (October 12, 2008) - Air Force Staff Sgts. Paul Ragan and Aaron Cutaiar, civil engineers embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) install a window at Clinic Caribe in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, France, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott/Released) BONAO, Dominican Republic- (October 12, 2008) - Air Force Staff Sgts. Paul Ragan and Aaron Cutaiar, civil engineers embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) install a window at Clinic Caribe in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, France, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott/Released)
Oct 14 2008 3:48PM		SABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, Dominican Republic (Oct. 11, 2008) Air Force Staff Sgt. Scott Boucher, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), saws a board for a wall brace in a SEA hut being built to expand Presbitero Carlos Novel Primary School as part of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promis(CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, France, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker (RELEASED) SABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, Dominican Republic (Oct. 11, 2008) Air Force Staff Sgt. Scott Boucher, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), saws a board for a wall brace in a SEA hut being built to expand Presbitero Carlos Novel Primary School as part of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promis(CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, France, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker (RELEASED)
Oct 14 2008 3:38PM		USS KEARSARGE, Caribbean (Oct. 12, 2008) - Dr. Sharon Weintraub, a Project HOPE volunteer, and Dr. Ricardo Guimaraes, from the Brazilian Navy, perform a hernia operation on a Dominican man aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) KEARSARGE, Caribbean (Oct. 12, 2008) - Dr. Sharon Weintraub, a Project HOPE volunteer, and Dr. Ricardo Guimaraes, from the Brazilian Navy, perform a hernia operation on a Dominican man aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Oct 14 2008 3:38PM		USS KEARSARGE, Caribbean (Oct. 12, 2008) - Medical personnel from the Dominican Republic listen as Lt. Cmdr. Brent Bushey asks Air Force Staff Sgt. Erica Solis to translate various operating room procedures used onboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) USS KEARSARGE, Caribbean (Oct. 12, 2008) - Medical personnel from the Dominican Republic listen as Lt. Cmdr. Brent Bushey asks Air Force Staff Sgt. Erica Solis to translate various operating room procedures used onboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Oct 14 2008 3:38PM		USS KEARSARGE, Caribbean (Oct. 12, 2008) - Eliecer Cruz Alvarez, a general surgeon with Dominican National Police, performs a hernia operation alongside Dr. Sharon Weintraub, a Project HOPE volunteer embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) KEARSARGE, Caribbean (Oct. 12, 2008) - Eliecer Cruz Alvarez, a general surgeon with Dominican National Police, performs a hernia operation alongside Dr. Sharon Weintraub, a Project HOPE volunteer embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Oct 14 2008 10:31AM		BAYAGUANA, Dominican Republic – (October 12, 2008) Hospital Corpsman Jasmine Grey, embarked on ‎USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), conducts an eye exam on a Dominican man during Continuing Promise (CP) ‎‎2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership ‎humanitarian/civic assistance mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, France, ‎Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo ‎by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David G. Crawford/Released)‎ BAYAGUANA, Dominican Republic – (October 12, 2008) Hospital Corpsman Jasmine Grey, embarked on ‎USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), conducts an eye exam on a Dominican man during Continuing Promise (CP) ‎‎2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership ‎humanitarian/civic assistance mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, France, ‎Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo ‎by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David G. Crawford/Released)‎
Oct 14 2008 10:09AM		BONAO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 9, 2008) Air Force Tech Sgt. Anthony Henley and Staff Sgt. Nelson Ortiz, engineers embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), install lighting in Clinic Caribe supporting the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist First Class David G. Crawford/Released) BONAO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 9, 2008) Air Force Tech Sgt. Anthony Henley and Staff Sgt. Nelson Ortiz, engineers embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), install lighting in Clinic Caribe supporting the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist First Class David G. Crawford/Released)
Oct 14 2008 10:08AM		SABANA GRANDE, Dominican Republic (Oct. 9, 2008) Air Force Tech Sgt. Scott Boucher, a civil engineer embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), works on the roof of a school house being built during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) SABANA GRANDE, Dominican Republic (Oct. 9, 2008) Air Force Tech Sgt. Scott Boucher, a civil engineer embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), works on the roof of a school house being built during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Oct 14 2008 10:08AM		BONAO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 9, 2008) Air Froce Airman 1st Class Geoff Hamilton, embarked aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), digs a trench to install a water line for Clinic Caribe supporting the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist First Class David G. Crawford/Released) BONAO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 9, 2008) Air Froce Airman 1st Class Geoff Hamilton, embarked aboard the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), digs a trench to install a water line for Clinic Caribe supporting the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist First Class David G. Crawford/Released)
Oct 14 2008 10:08AM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 9, 2008) A sunset off the coast of the Dominican Republic shot from a landing craft mechanized embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist First Class David G. Crawford/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 9, 2008) A sunset off the coast of the Dominican Republic shot from a landing craft mechanized embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist First Class David G. Crawford/Released)
Oct 14 2008 10:07AM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 5, 2008) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Dustin Miller, assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 2, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), signals two landing crafts mechanized to beach landing zone One in Santo Domingo. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission, Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 5, 2008) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Dustin Miller, assigned to Beach Master Unit (BMU) 2, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), signals two landing crafts mechanized to beach landing zone One in Santo Domingo. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission, Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released)
Oct 14 2008 10:07AM		SABANA GRANDE, Dominican Republic (Oct. 9, 2008) Air Force Senior Airman Nicholas Varner, a civil engineer embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), installs electrical outlets in a school house being built during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) SABANA GRANDE, Dominican Republic (Oct. 9, 2008) Air Force Senior Airman Nicholas Varner, a civil engineer embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), installs electrical outlets in a school house being built during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Oct 14 2008 10:07AM		SABANA GRANDE, Dominican Republic (Oct. 9, 2008) Equipment Operator 2nd Class Carlos Guzman, embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), cuts rebar to create a well covering at a local school during humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) SABANA GRANDE, Dominican Republic (Oct. 9, 2008) Equipment Operator 2nd Class Carlos Guzman, embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), cuts rebar to create a well covering at a local school during humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Oct 14 2008 10:05AM		CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2008) Damage Controlman 1st Class Juan Lopez shows a Dominican Republic sailor the importance of the purge valve during training on the self contained breathing apparatus as part of a subject matter expert exchange in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released) CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2008) Damage Controlman 1st Class Juan Lopez shows a Dominican Republic sailor the importance of the purge valve during training on the self contained breathing apparatus as part of a subject matter expert exchange in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released)
Oct 14 2008 10:05AM		CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2008) Damage Control Fireman Stacey Gallegos gives training on the self-contained breathing apparatus in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) as part of a subject matter expert exchange with Dominican Republic sailors. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released) CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2008) Damage Control Fireman Stacey Gallegos gives training on the self-contained breathing apparatus in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) as part of a subject matter expert exchange with Dominican Republic sailors. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released)
Oct 14 2008 10:05AM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 5, 2008) Air Force Airman 1st Class Pasha Hughes, a civil engineer embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), drills a screw into a bench at Soccoro Sanchez Primary School during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 5, 2008) Air Force Airman 1st Class Pasha Hughes, a civil engineer embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), drills a screw into a bench at Soccoro Sanchez Primary School during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released)
Oct 14 2008 10:03AM		BONAO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 11, 2008) Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander of Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, pins a crossed U.S. and Dominican Republic flag pin onto a Dominican Army Nurse at the medical site at the Bonao Recreation Center to thank her for her service during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released) BONAO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 11, 2008) Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander of Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, pins a crossed U.S. and Dominican Republic flag pin onto a Dominican Army Nurse at the medical site at the Bonao Recreation Center to thank her for her service during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released)
Oct 14 2008 10:03AM		CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2008) Damage Control 1st Class Juan Lopez times a Dominican Republic sailor in a hose relay during a subject matter expert exchange Damage Control Olympics in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released) CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2008) Damage Control 1st Class Juan Lopez times a Dominican Republic sailor in a hose relay during a subject matter expert exchange Damage Control Olympics in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released)
Oct 14 2008 10:03AM		CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2008) Damage Control Fireman Stacey Gallegos gives training on the self-contained breathing apparatus in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) as part of a subject matter expert exchange with Dominican Republic sailors. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released) CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2008) Damage Control Fireman Stacey Gallegos gives training on the self-contained breathing apparatus in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) as part of a subject matter expert exchange with Dominican Republic sailors. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released)
Oct 14 2008 9:59AM		LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (Oct. 9, 2008) Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sarah Flores, a medical augmentee embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), cleans the teeth of a local resident during medical operations at Las Calderas Naval Base supporting Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Lange/Released) LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (Oct. 9, 2008) Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sarah Flores, a medical augmentee embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), cleans the teeth of a local resident during medical operations at Las Calderas Naval Base supporting Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Lange/Released)
Oct 14 2008 9:59AM		BAYAGUANA, Dominican Republic (Oct. 9, 2008) Julia Taylor, Project Hope volunteer embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) holds an infant from a patron of the Project Hope Health Fair. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released) BAYAGUANA, Dominican Republic (Oct. 9, 2008) Julia Taylor, Project Hope volunteer embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) holds an infant from a patron of the Project Hope Health Fair. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released)
Oct 14 2008 9:59AM		LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (Oct. 9, 2008) Cmdr. Brian Alexander, a medical augmentee embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), explains eye medications to a patient during medical operations at Las Calderas Naval Base supporting Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Lange/Released) LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (Oct. 9, 2008) Cmdr. Brian Alexander, a medical augmentee embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), explains eye medications to a patient during medical operations at Las Calderas Naval Base supporting Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Lange/Released)
Oct 14 2008 8:42AM		USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), At Sea - (Oct 10, 2008) - Cmdr. Brian Alexander, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), performs eye surgery on twin brothers from the Dominican Republic to correct the Strabismus they were born with. Kearsarge is the supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana.(U.S. Navy photo by Enrique Abreu/Released) USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), At Sea - (Oct 10, 2008) - Cmdr. Brian Alexander, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), performs eye surgery on twin brothers from the Dominican Republic to correct the Strabismus they were born with. Kearsarge is the supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana.(U.S. Navy photo by Enrique Abreu/Released)
Oct 14 2008 8:37AM		CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2008) Joint military medical personnel embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) tend to twin brothers from the Dominican Republic after eye surgery aboard the ship. Kearsarge is the supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released) CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2008) Joint military medical personnel embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) tend to twin brothers from the Dominican Republic after eye surgery aboard the ship. Kearsarge is the supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released)
Oct 14 2008 8:37AM		CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2008) Anesthesiologist Enrique Abreu, a Project HOPE volunteer embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), prepares twin brothers from the Dominican Republic for eye surgery. The boys were born with a condition know as Strabimus, or crossed eyes. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released) CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2008) Anesthesiologist Enrique Abreu, a Project HOPE volunteer embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), prepares twin brothers from the Dominican Republic for eye surgery. The boys were born with a condition know as Strabimus, or crossed eyes. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released)
Oct 14 2008 8:37AM		CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2008) Lt. j.g. Megan Murphy takes care of twin brothers from the Dominican Republic after eye surgery aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). The boys were born with a condition know as Strabimus, or crossed eyes. Kearsarge is the supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released) CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2008) Lt. j.g. Megan Murphy takes care of twin brothers from the Dominican Republic after eye surgery aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). The boys were born with a condition know as Strabimus, or crossed eyes. Kearsarge is the supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released)
Oct 14 2008 8:37AM		CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2008) Lt. Pam Liptrot, a medical augmentee embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), tends to one of a set of twin brothers from the Dominican Republic after eye surgery aboard the ship. Kearsarge is the supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released) CARIBBEAN SEA (Oct. 10, 2008) Lt. Pam Liptrot, a medical augmentee embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), tends to one of a set of twin brothers from the Dominican Republic after eye surgery aboard the ship. Kearsarge is the supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership humanitarian/civic assistance mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released)
Oct 12 2008 12:00AM		ALTAGRACIA, Dominican Republic-(October 07, 2008)-- Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander, Continuing Promise (CP) 2008 presents a plaque commemorating a ribbon cutting ceremony for a playground constructed by engineers and Sailors from USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) for the local school elementary school. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released) ALTAGRACIA, Dominican Republic-(October 07, 2008)-- Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander, Continuing Promise (CP) 2008 presents a plaque commemorating a ribbon cutting ceremony for a playground constructed by engineers and Sailors from USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) for the local school elementary school. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released)
Oct 9 2008 6:19PM		LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (October 7, 2008) – currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD3) at a local medical clinic set up as part of Continuing Promise 2008 (CP08). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW/SW) Gina Wollman/Released) LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (October 7, 2008) – currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD3) at a local medical clinic set up as part of Continuing Promise 2008 (CP08). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW/SW) Gina Wollman/Released)
Oct 9 2008 6:19PM		LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (October 7, 2008) – Lt. Johnny Cosby, an optometrist currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives eye exams at a local medical clinic set up in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW/SW) Gina Wollman/Released) LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (October 7, 2008) – Lt. Johnny Cosby, an optometrist currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives eye exams at a local medical clinic set up in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW/SW) Gina Wollman/Released)
Oct 9 2008 6:19PM		USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), At sea -- (October 08, 2008)-- Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander, Continuing Promise 2008 and Capt. Walter Towns, commanding officer USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) speak with members of the Dominican Republic media at a press conference on board the ship. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released) USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), At sea -- (October 08, 2008)-- Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander, Continuing Promise 2008 and Capt. Walter Towns, commanding officer USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) speak with members of the Dominican Republic media at a press conference on board the ship. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released)
Oct 9 2008 6:16PM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (October 7, 2008) - Air Force Capt. Justin Schilz from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), performs an examination on a child during medical operations at 27 Febrero Naval Base during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of CP, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) David Danals/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (October 7, 2008) - Air Force Capt. Justin Schilz from Naval Medical Center Portsmouth currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), performs an examination on a child during medical operations at 27 Febrero Naval Base during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of CP, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) David Danals/Released)
Oct 9 2008 6:16PM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (October 7, 2008) - Project HOPE pediatrician Hilary Warren, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), performs an examination on a child during medical operations at 27 Febrero Naval Base during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of CP, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) David Danals/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (October 7, 2008) - Project HOPE pediatrician Hilary Warren, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), performs an examination on a child during medical operations at 27 Febrero Naval Base during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of CP, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) David Danals/Released)
Oct 9 2008 6:16PM		LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (Oct. 7, 2008) - Lt. Cmdr. Nathan Uebelhoer, a dermatologist currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD3), uses teleconference communication equipment to talk with Dr. Jeffrey Faunce, a pediatrician from U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, about the health care of Las Calderas locals during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008.Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW/SW) Gina Wollman/Released) LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (Oct. 7, 2008) - Lt. Cmdr. Nathan Uebelhoer, a dermatologist currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD3), uses teleconference communication equipment to talk with Dr. Jeffrey Faunce, a pediatrician from U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, about the health care of Las Calderas locals during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008.Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW/SW) Gina Wollman/Released)
Oct 9 2008 6:16PM		LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (Oct. 7, 2008) - Lt. Cmdr. Nathan Uebelhoer, a dermatologist currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD3), uses teleconference communication equipment to talk with Dr. Jeffrey Faunce, a pediatrician from U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, about the health care of Las Calderas locals during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008.Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW/SW) Gina Wollman/Released) LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (Oct. 7, 2008) - Lt. Cmdr. Nathan Uebelhoer, a dermatologist currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD3), uses teleconference communication equipment to talk with Dr. Jeffrey Faunce, a pediatrician from U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, about the health care of Las Calderas locals during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008.Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW/SW) Gina Wollman/Released)
Oct 9 2008 6:13PM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 8, 2008) - Navy and Air Force engineers embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) join Dominican children in a game of baseball at Soccoro Sanchez Primary School. Navy and Air Force engineers are working together to repair and improve the school in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 8, 2008) - Navy and Air Force engineers embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) join Dominican children in a game of baseball at Soccoro Sanchez Primary School. Navy and Air Force engineers are working together to repair and improve the school in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott/Released)
Oct 9 2008 6:13PM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 8, 2008) - Equipment Operator 3rd Class Josh Horner, Construction Batallion Maintenance Unit 202, cuts supports for a wall under construction at Soccoro Sanchez Primary School. Navy and Air Force engineers embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) are working together in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 8, 2008) - Equipment Operator 3rd Class Josh Horner, Construction Batallion Maintenance Unit 202, cuts supports for a wall under construction at Soccoro Sanchez Primary School. Navy and Air Force engineers embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) are working together in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott/Released)
Oct 9 2008 6:13PM		SABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, Dominican Republic (October 7, 2008) – Air Force engineer Master Sgt. Rodger Scott, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), supervises construction of a SEA hut at the Presbitero Carlos Novel Primary School during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker (RELEASED) SABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, Dominican Republic (October 7, 2008) – Air Force engineer Master Sgt. Rodger Scott, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), supervises construction of a SEA hut at the Presbitero Carlos Novel Primary School during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker (RELEASED)
Oct 9 2008 6:10PM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 8, 2008) - Airman 1st Class Matthew Bass, Air Force 5th Civil Engineer Squadron, cuts wood to be used in the construction of tables and benches at Soccoro Sanchez Primary School. Navy and Air Force engineers embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) are working together in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 8, 2008) - Airman 1st Class Matthew Bass, Air Force 5th Civil Engineer Squadron, cuts wood to be used in the construction of tables and benches at Soccoro Sanchez Primary School. Navy and Air Force engineers embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) are working together in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott/Released)
Oct 9 2008 6:10PM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 8, 2008) - Airman 1st Class Pasha Hughes, Air Force 5th Civil Engineer Squadron, measures wood to be used in the construction of tables and benches at Soccoro Sanchez Primary School. Navy and Air Force engineers embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) are working together in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 8, 2008) - Airman 1st Class Pasha Hughes, Air Force 5th Civil Engineer Squadron, measures wood to be used in the construction of tables and benches at Soccoro Sanchez Primary School. Navy and Air Force engineers embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) are working together in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ernest Scott/Released)
Oct 9 2008 6:10PM		SABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, Dominican Republic (Oct 7, 2008) – Air Force engineers and Navy Seabees embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) hammer the walls of a SEA hut being built to expand Presbitero Carlos Novel Primary School during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/RELEASED) SABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, Dominican Republic (Oct 7, 2008) – Air Force engineers and Navy Seabees embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) hammer the walls of a SEA hut being built to expand Presbitero Carlos Novel Primary School during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/RELEASED)
Oct 9 2008 6:08PM		SABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, Dominican Republic (Oct. 7, 2008) – Air Force engineer Airman Christopher Oliver, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), levels the ground during a construction project at Presbitero Carlos Novel Primary School during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/RELEASED) SABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, Dominican Republic (Oct. 7, 2008) – Air Force engineer Airman Christopher Oliver, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), levels the ground during a construction project at Presbitero Carlos Novel Primary School during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/RELEASED)
Oct 9 2008 6:08PM		SABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, Dominican Republic (Oct. 7, 2008) – Sailors from USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) unload Project Handclasp donations to Presbitero Carlos Novel Primary School in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/RELEASED) SABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, Dominican Republic (Oct. 7, 2008) – Sailors from USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) unload Project Handclasp donations to Presbitero Carlos Novel Primary School in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/RELEASED)
Oct 9 2008 6:08PM		USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), At sea -- (October 08, 2008)-- Seaman Albert Castillo, a Dominican Republic native and Sailor aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), is interviewed by Dominican Republic media visiting the ship during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean Phase CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released) USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3), At sea -- (October 08, 2008)-- Seaman Albert Castillo, a Dominican Republic native and Sailor aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), is interviewed by Dominican Republic media visiting the ship during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean Phase CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released)
Oct 9 2008 5:55PM		BAYAGUANA, Dominican Republic (October 7, 2008) - U.S. Army Capt. Ellen Landis, a veterinarian currently attached to USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), ropes a cow in a effort to cast it before administering vaccinations during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW/AW) William S. Parker/Released) BAYAGUANA, Dominican Republic (October 7, 2008) - U.S. Army Capt. Ellen Landis, a veterinarian currently attached to USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), ropes a cow in a effort to cast it before administering vaccinations during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW/AW) William S. Parker/Released)
Oct 9 2008 5:55PM		- KEARSARGE, At Sea (Oct. 07, 2008) - Capt. Walter Towns, USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) commanding officer, gives Brig. Gen. Josrge Medrano, Dominican Republic Army, and other Dominican military men and women a guided tour of the ship. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) - KEARSARGE, At Sea (Oct. 07, 2008) - Capt. Walter Towns, USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) commanding officer, gives Brig. Gen. Josrge Medrano, Dominican Republic Army, and other Dominican military men and women a guided tour of the ship. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Oct 9 2008 5:54PM		ALTAGRACIA, Dominican Republic-(October 07, 2008)-- Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander, Continuing Promise (CP) 2008 presents a plaque commemorating a ribbon cutting ceremony for a playground constructed by engineers and Sailors from USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) for the local school elementary school. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released) ALTAGRACIA, Dominican Republic-(October 07, 2008)-- Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander, Continuing Promise (CP) 2008 presents a plaque commemorating a ribbon cutting ceremony for a playground constructed by engineers and Sailors from USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) for the local school elementary school. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released)
Oct 9 2008 5:54PM		SABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, Dominican Republic (Oct. 7, 2008) – Air Force engineer Staff Sgt. John Kimble, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives instruction to fellow engineers on cutting slack from the roof of a SEA hut being built at Presbitero Carlos Novel Primary School during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/RELEASED) SABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, Dominican Republic (Oct. 7, 2008) – Air Force engineer Staff Sgt. John Kimble, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives instruction to fellow engineers on cutting slack from the roof of a SEA hut being built at Presbitero Carlos Novel Primary School during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/RELEASED)
Oct 8 2008 11:40AM		LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (October 6, 2008) - Two little girls play with a stethoscope while their mother speaks with joint military medical personnel from USS Kearsarge (LHD3) during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW/SW) Gina Wollman/Released) LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (October 6, 2008) - Two little girls play with a stethoscope while their mother speaks with joint military medical personnel from USS Kearsarge (LHD3) during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW/SW) Gina Wollman/Released)
Oct 8 2008 11:40AM		LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (October 6, 2008) - U.S. Public Health Service Cmdr. Lisa Hogan, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD3), takes time out to play with a baby while seeing patients at a local medical site set up during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW/SW) Gina Wollman/Released) LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (October 6, 2008) - U.S. Public Health Service Cmdr. Lisa Hogan, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD3), takes time out to play with a baby while seeing patients at a local medical site set up during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW/SW) Gina Wollman/Released)
Oct 8 2008 11:36AM		LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (October 6, 2008) - Brazilian Armed Forces Lt. Cmdr. Tomaz Carmo, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD3), checks the heart beat of a young boy at a local medical clinic set up during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW/SW) Gina Wollman/Released) LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (October 6, 2008) - Brazilian Armed Forces Lt. Cmdr. Tomaz Carmo, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD3), checks the heart beat of a young boy at a local medical clinic set up during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW/SW) Gina Wollman/Released)
Oct 8 2008 11:36AM		LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (October 6, 2008) - U.S. Air Force Capt. Amber Tyler, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD3), examines a young boy at a local medical clinic set up during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW/SW) Gina Wollman/Released) LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (October 6, 2008) - U.S. Air Force Capt. Amber Tyler, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD3), examines a young boy at a local medical clinic set up during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW/SW) Gina Wollman/Released)
Oct 8 2008 11:36AM		LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (October 6, 2008) - U.S. Public Health Service Cmdr. Lisa Hogan and Lt. Cmdr. Nathan Uebelhoer, a dermatologist , both currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD3), work together to diagnose the skin condition of a small child at a local medical site set up during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW/SW) Gina Wollman/Released) LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (October 6, 2008) - U.S. Public Health Service Cmdr. Lisa Hogan and Lt. Cmdr. Nathan Uebelhoer, a dermatologist , both currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD3), work together to diagnose the skin condition of a small child at a local medical site set up during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW/SW) Gina Wollman/Released)
Oct 8 2008 11:34AM		LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (Oct. 5, 2008) - Lt. Johnny Cosby,a medical augmentee embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines the eyes of a Dominican man at a medical clinic conducted in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist James G. Pinsky/RELEASED) LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (Oct. 5, 2008) - Lt. Johnny Cosby,a medical augmentee embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines the eyes of a Dominican man at a medical clinic conducted in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist James G. Pinsky/RELEASED)
Oct 8 2008 11:34AM		LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (Oct. 5, 2008) - Project HOPE volunteer Maria Padilla-Morris, a maternal care education specialist embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), teaches basic first aid to area residents during a medical clinic held at the naval base in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist James G. Pinsky/RELEASED) LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (Oct. 5, 2008) - Project HOPE volunteer Maria Padilla-Morris, a maternal care education specialist embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), teaches basic first aid to area residents during a medical clinic held at the naval base in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist James G. Pinsky/RELEASED)
Oct 8 2008 11:31AM		LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (Oct. 5, 2008) - Lt. Johnny Cosby, a medical augmentee embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), listens as Interior Communications 3rd Class Danielle Ybarra translates for a local resident receiving an eye exam during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist James G. Pinsky/RELEASED) LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (Oct. 5, 2008) - Lt. Johnny Cosby, a medical augmentee embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), listens as Interior Communications 3rd Class Danielle Ybarra translates for a local resident receiving an eye exam during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist James G. Pinsky/RELEASED)
Oct 8 2008 11:31AM		LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (Oct. 5, 2008) - Lt. Johnny Cosby,a medical augmentee embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines the eyes of a Dominican patient at a medical clinic conducted in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist James G. Pinsky/RELEASED) LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (Oct. 5, 2008) - Lt. Johnny Cosby,a medical augmentee embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines the eyes of a Dominican patient at a medical clinic conducted in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist James G. Pinsky/RELEASED)
Oct 8 2008 11:25AM		BAYAGUANA, Dominican Republic (October 5, 2008) - Capt. Tim Shope, a medical augmentee embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives a young child a general medical examination at the El Deporte y Recreacion Derecho de la Poblacion during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW/AW) William S. Parker/Released) BAYAGUANA, Dominican Republic (October 5, 2008) - Capt. Tim Shope, a medical augmentee embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives a young child a general medical examination at the El Deporte y Recreacion Derecho de la Poblacion during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW/AW) William S. Parker/Released)
Oct 8 2008 11:25AM		BAYAGUANA, Dominican Republic(October 6, 2008) - Locals wait to be seen by medical staff from USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jilleanne Buda/Released) BAYAGUANA, Dominican Republic(October 6, 2008) - Locals wait to be seen by medical staff from USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jilleanne Buda/Released)
Oct 8 2008 11:25AM		SANTANA GRANDE, Dominican Republic (October 5, 2008) - Lt. j.g. Gregory Sorenson from USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) helps to complete a foundation for a school building during a community relations project in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Jilleanne Buda/RELEASED) SANTANA GRANDE, Dominican Republic (October 5, 2008) - Lt. j.g. Gregory Sorenson from USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) helps to complete a foundation for a school building during a community relations project in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Jilleanne Buda/RELEASED)
Oct 8 2008 11:19AM		BAYAGUANA, Dominican Republic (October 5, 2008) - French Air Force Lt. Col. Rosier Bruno, a medical augmentee embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD-3), exams a Dominican boy´s throat during a general medical examination at the El Deporte y Recreacion Derecho de la Poblacion during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW/AW) William S. Parker/Released) BAYAGUANA, Dominican Republic (October 5, 2008) - French Air Force Lt. Col. Rosier Bruno, a medical augmentee embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD-3), exams a Dominican boy´s throat during a general medical examination at the El Deporte y Recreacion Derecho de la Poblacion during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW/AW) William S. Parker/Released)
Oct 8 2008 11:19AM		BAYAGUANA, Dominican Republic (October 5, 2008) - Adalberto Reyes, a Dominican Republic Ejercito Nacional dentist, partners with medical personnel from USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) to perform dental examinations at the El Deporte y Recreacion Derecho de la Poblacion during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW/AW) William S. Parker/Released) BAYAGUANA, Dominican Republic (October 5, 2008) - Adalberto Reyes, a Dominican Republic Ejercito Nacional dentist, partners with medical personnel from USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) to perform dental examinations at the El Deporte y Recreacion Derecho de la Poblacion during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW/AW) William S. Parker/Released)
Oct 8 2008 11:19AM		BAYAGUANA, Dominican Republic (October 5, 2008) - Canadian Air Force Capt. Jolene Cook, a medical augmentee embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives a local man a general medical examination at the El Deporte y Recreacion Derecho de la Poblacion during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW/AW) William S. Parker/Released) BAYAGUANA, Dominican Republic (October 5, 2008) - Canadian Air Force Capt. Jolene Cook, a medical augmentee embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives a local man a general medical examination at the El Deporte y Recreacion Derecho de la Poblacion during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW/AW) William S. Parker/Released)
Oct 8 2008 11:10AM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 06, 2008) - U.S. Public Health Service Cmdr. Michelle Braun, a medical augmentee embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines a young boy during medical operations in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Petty Officer 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 06, 2008) - U.S. Public Health Service Cmdr. Michelle Braun, a medical augmentee embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines a young boy during medical operations in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Petty Officer 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released)
Oct 8 2008 11:10AM		BAYAGUANA, Dominican Republic (October 6, 2008) - U.S. Public Health Service Lt. Cmdr. Julie Sinclair, a veterinarian embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), administers a vaccination to a pig during veterinary operations in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW/AW) William S. Parker/Released) BAYAGUANA, Dominican Republic (October 6, 2008) - U.S. Public Health Service Lt. Cmdr. Julie Sinclair, a veterinarian embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), administers a vaccination to a pig during veterinary operations in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW/AW) William S. Parker/Released)
Oct 8 2008 11:10AM		BAYAGUANA, Dominican Republic (October 6, 2008) - Air Force Capt. Ellen Landis, a veterinarian embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), restrains a pig while veterinary technician Sgt. Martha Parker administers a vaccination during veterinary operations in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW/AW) William S. Parker/Released) BAYAGUANA, Dominican Republic (October 6, 2008) - Air Force Capt. Ellen Landis, a veterinarian embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), restrains a pig while veterinary technician Sgt. Martha Parker administers a vaccination during veterinary operations in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW/AW) William S. Parker/Released)
Oct 8 2008 11:08AM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 06, 2008) - Lt. Megan Rieman an optometrist ‎embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), conducts an eye examination on a patient at the ‎Santo Domingo Naval Base medical site during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission ‎Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, ‎an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, ‎France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. ‎‎(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Petty Officer 3rd Class Maddelin ‎Angebrand/Released)‎ SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 06, 2008) - Lt. Megan Rieman an optometrist ‎embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), conducts an eye examination on a patient at the ‎Santo Domingo Naval Base medical site during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission ‎Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, ‎an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, ‎France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. ‎‎(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Petty Officer 3rd Class Maddelin ‎Angebrand/Released)‎
Oct 8 2008 11:08AM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 06, 2008) - Infectious disease specialist, Cmdr. ‎Sugat Patel, a medical augmentee embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines a ‎patient´s forearm at the Santo Domingo Naval Base medical site during the humanitarian/civic ‎assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the ‎Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the ‎Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and ‎Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Petty Officer 3rd ‎Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released)‎ SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 06, 2008) - Infectious disease specialist, Cmdr. ‎Sugat Patel, a medical augmentee embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines a ‎patient´s forearm at the Santo Domingo Naval Base medical site during the humanitarian/civic ‎assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the ‎Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the ‎Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and ‎Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Petty Officer 3rd ‎Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released)‎
Oct 8 2008 11:08AM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 06, 2008) - U.S. Public Health Service Cmdr. Michelle Braun, a medical augmentee embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines a young boy during medical operations in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Petty Officer 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 06, 2008) - U.S. Public Health Service Cmdr. Michelle Braun, a medical augmentee embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines a young boy during medical operations in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, France, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Petty Officer 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released)
Oct 7 2008 3:21PM		SABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, Dominican Republic (October 4, 2008) –Air Force Master Sgt. Ray Bedwell, a civil engineer embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), directs a forklift to unload construction supplies that will be used to expand the School Presbitero Carlos Novel as part of Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/RELEASED) SABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, Dominican Republic (October 4, 2008) –Air Force Master Sgt. Ray Bedwell, a civil engineer embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), directs a forklift to unload construction supplies that will be used to expand the School Presbitero Carlos Novel as part of Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/RELEASED)
Oct 7 2008 3:21PM		SABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, Dominican Republic (October 3, 2008) – Air Force Master Sgt. Roger Scott, a civil engineer embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), shakes hands with the assistant mayor of Sabana Grande during the opening ceremony marking the start of a construction project to expand a local primary school during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise 08 (CP). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker /RELEASED) SABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, Dominican Republic (October 3, 2008) – Air Force Master Sgt. Roger Scott, a civil engineer embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), shakes hands with the assistant mayor of Sabana Grande during the opening ceremony marking the start of a construction project to expand a local primary school during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise 08 (CP). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker /RELEASED)
Oct 7 2008 3:21PM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (October 3, 2008) - Continuing Promise (CP) 2008 leadership stand with Dominican Republic military and government officials and US officials during a welcoming ceremony prior to beginning a 13-day humanitarian/civic assistance mission in the country. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of CP 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) David Danals/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (October 3, 2008) - Continuing Promise (CP) 2008 leadership stand with Dominican Republic military and government officials and US officials during a welcoming ceremony prior to beginning a 13-day humanitarian/civic assistance mission in the country. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of CP 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) David Danals/Released)
Oct 7 2008 3:17PM		BONAO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 5, 2008) Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander for Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, meets with embarked engineering personnel from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) to discuss the construction plans at a local clinic. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released) BONAO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 5, 2008) Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander for Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, meets with embarked engineering personnel from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) to discuss the construction plans at a local clinic. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released)
Oct 7 2008 3:17PM		ALTAGRACIA, Dominican Republic (Oct. 5, 2008) Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander for Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, is serenaded by local children during a tour of medical and engineering sites set up around the area. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released) ALTAGRACIA, Dominican Republic (Oct. 5, 2008) Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander for Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, is serenaded by local children during a tour of medical and engineering sites set up around the area. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released)
Oct 7 2008 3:16PM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 5, 2008) Builder 3rd Class Sew Nelson from Construction Battalion Mobile Unit 202 currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) chips away at a concrete block during a construction project at the Socorro Sanchez Primary School in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Petty Officer 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 5, 2008) Builder 3rd Class Sew Nelson from Construction Battalion Mobile Unit 202 currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) chips away at a concrete block during a construction project at the Socorro Sanchez Primary School in support of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Petty Officer 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released)
Oct 7 2008 3:16PM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 5, 2008) Utilitiesman 2nd Class Carlos Monserrat, from Construction Battalion Mobile Unit (CBU) 202, and Air Force civil engineer Sgt. Richard Monsalve, both embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), make adjustments to concrete blocks being used at the Socorro Sanchez Primary School construction site during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Petty Officer 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 5, 2008) Utilitiesman 2nd Class Carlos Monserrat, from Construction Battalion Mobile Unit (CBU) 202, and Air Force civil engineer Sgt. Richard Monsalve, both embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), make adjustments to concrete blocks being used at the Socorro Sanchez Primary School construction site during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Petty Officer 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released)
Oct 7 2008 3:16PM		ALTAGRACIA, Dominican Republic (Oct.5, 2008) Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander for Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, is serenaded by local children during a tour of medical and engineering sites set up around the area. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released) ALTAGRACIA, Dominican Republic (Oct.5, 2008) Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander for Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, is serenaded by local children during a tour of medical and engineering sites set up around the area. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released)
Oct 7 2008 3:02PM		SABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, Dominican Republic (Oct. 4, 2008) Service members embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) unload construction supplies that will be used to expand the School Presbitero Carlos Novel as part of Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released) SABANA GRANDE DE BOYA, Dominican Republic (Oct. 4, 2008) Service members embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) unload construction supplies that will be used to expand the School Presbitero Carlos Novel as part of Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released)
Oct 7 2008 3:02PM		SANTO DOMIGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 4, 2008) Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander for Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, visits the Socorro Sanchez Primary School during a site tour. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released) SANTO DOMIGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 4, 2008) Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander for Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, visits the Socorro Sanchez Primary School during a site tour. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is supporting the Caribbean Phase of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released)
Oct 7 2008 3:00PM		LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (Oct. 4, 2008) Dominican Republic Navy 2nd Lt. Rafael Azconal, left, an orthopedist, works with Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dennis Leon from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD3) to help local patients as part of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released) LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (Oct. 4, 2008) Dominican Republic Navy 2nd Lt. Rafael Azconal, left, an orthopedist, works with Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dennis Leon from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD3) to help local patients as part of the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released)
Oct 7 2008 3:00PM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 4, 2008) Project HOPE volunteer, Lydia Segal, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives a child a routine physical during medical operations for the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 4, 2008) Project HOPE volunteer, Lydia Segal, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives a child a routine physical during medical operations for the humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Oct 7 2008 3:00PM		SANTO DOMIGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 4, 2008) Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander for Continuing Promise (CP) 2008 meets with Vice Adm. Julio Ventura Bayonet, chief of staff of Dominican Republic Navy, to discuss the 13-day humanitarian/civic assistance mission to the country. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is supporting the Caribbean Phase of CP 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released) SANTO DOMIGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 4, 2008) Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander for Continuing Promise (CP) 2008 meets with Vice Adm. Julio Ventura Bayonet, chief of staff of Dominican Republic Navy, to discuss the 13-day humanitarian/civic assistance mission to the country. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is supporting the Caribbean Phase of CP 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released)
Oct 7 2008 2:57PM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 3, 2008) Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 2 personnel embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) begin off loading vehicles and equipment to begin humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of CP 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 3, 2008) Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 2 personnel embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) begin off loading vehicles and equipment to begin humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of CP 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released)
Oct 7 2008 2:57PM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 3, 2008) Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 2 personnel embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) begin off loading vehicles and equipment to begin humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of CP 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 3, 2008) Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 2 personnel embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) begin off loading vehicles and equipment to begin humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of CP 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released)
Oct 7 2008 2:57PM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 3, 2008) Equipment Operator Constructionman Stephen Colprit, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), directs vehicles off a landing craft unit during the start of the 13-day humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008 in the Dominican Republic. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of CP 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (Oct. 3, 2008) Equipment Operator Constructionman Stephen Colprit, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), directs vehicles off a landing craft unit during the start of the 13-day humanitarian/civic assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008 in the Dominican Republic. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of CP 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released)
Oct 6 2008 10:01AM		LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (October 5, 2008) - U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. LaDrew Price and ‎Project HOPE volunteer Maria Morris, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD3), give de-‎worming medication to a young boy during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission, Continuing Promise ‎‎(CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-‎partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, ‎Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass ‎Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW/SW) Gina Wollman/Released)‎ LAS CALDERAS, Dominican Republic (October 5, 2008) - U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. LaDrew Price and ‎Project HOPE volunteer Maria Morris, currently embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD3), give de-‎worming medication to a young boy during the humanitarian/civic assistance mission, Continuing Promise ‎‎(CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-‎partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, ‎Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass ‎Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW/SW) Gina Wollman/Released)‎
Oct 5 2008 12:00AM		SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (October 3, 2008) - Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, Continuing Promise (CP) 2008 mission commander, speaks to Dominican Republic military and government officials about the humanitarian/civic assistance mission to their country during a ceremony to welcome the international CP 2008 crew embarked on USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of CP 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) David Danals/Released) SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (October 3, 2008) - Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, Continuing Promise (CP) 2008 mission commander, speaks to Dominican Republic military and government officials about the humanitarian/civic assistance mission to their country during a ceremony to welcome the international CP 2008 crew embarked on USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean Phase of CP 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class (SW) David Danals/Released)
Sep 10 2008 8:54AM		PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (Sept 9, 2008) - Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, Continuing Promise ‎‎(CP) 2008 mission commander, meets the Prime Minister of Haiti, Michele Pierre-Louis at the air ‎port in Port Au Prince. Kearsarge is deployed support the Caribbean phase of Continuing ‎Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the ‎Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago ‎and Guyana. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker ‎‎(RELEASED)‎ PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (Sept 9, 2008) - Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, Continuing Promise ‎‎(CP) 2008 mission commander, meets the Prime Minister of Haiti, Michele Pierre-Louis at the air ‎port in Port Au Prince. Kearsarge is deployed support the Caribbean phase of Continuing ‎Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the ‎Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago ‎and Guyana. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker ‎‎(RELEASED)‎
Sep 4 2008 4:04PM		LOS ALPES, Colombia (Aug. 29, 2008) Seabees embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) carry a framed-out wall that will be installed in a classroom being built as part of the humanitarian mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David G. Crawford/Released) LOS ALPES, Colombia (Aug. 29, 2008) Seabees embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) carry a framed-out wall that will be installed in a classroom being built as part of the humanitarian mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David G. Crawford/Released)
Sep 4 2008 9:36AM		LOS ALPES, Colombia (Aug. 31, 2008) Army Lt. Col. Franky Bruno, left, and a Colombian host nation security guard play with local children outside of an engineering site during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise(CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released) LOS ALPES, Colombia (Aug. 31, 2008) Army Lt. Col. Franky Bruno, left, and a Colombian host nation security guard play with local children outside of an engineering site during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise(CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released)
Sep 4 2008 9:35AM		CANDALARIA COLOMBIA (Aug. 31, 2008) Air Force Master Sgt. Mary Sarris, an augmentee embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), assigned the 81st Medical Group Keesler Air Force Base, Keesler Miss., shares a moment with a local Colombian boy and his mother at the Candalaria Medical Clinic, a current site being used to provide humanitarian aid by the men and women embarked aboard Kearsarge. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released) CANDALARIA COLOMBIA (Aug. 31, 2008) Air Force Master Sgt. Mary Sarris, an augmentee embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), assigned the 81st Medical Group Keesler Air Force Base, Keesler Miss., shares a moment with a local Colombian boy and his mother at the Candalaria Medical Clinic, a current site being used to provide humanitarian aid by the men and women embarked aboard Kearsarge. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released)
Sep 4 2008 9:22AM		CANDALARIA, Colombia (Aug. 31, 2008) Store Keeper 2nd Class Judith Bahanmon, a Reservist working with the U.S. Embassy in Bogota Colombia, sits down with a Colombian Soldier surrounded by children at the Candalaria Medical Clinic, a current site being used to provide humanitarian aid by the men and women embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released) CANDALARIA, Colombia (Aug. 31, 2008) Store Keeper 2nd Class Judith Bahanmon, a Reservist working with the U.S. Embassy in Bogota Colombia, sits down with a Colombian Soldier surrounded by children at the Candalaria Medical Clinic, a current site being used to provide humanitarian aid by the men and women embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released)
Sep 4 2008 9:21AM		CANDALARIA, Colombia (Aug. 31, 2008) Store Keeper 2nd Class Judith Bahanmon, a Reservist working with the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, speaks with locals waiting in line at the Candalaria Medical Clinic, a current site being used to provide humanitarian aid by the men and women embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released) CANDALARIA, Colombia (Aug. 31, 2008) Store Keeper 2nd Class Judith Bahanmon, a Reservist working with the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, speaks with locals waiting in line at the Candalaria Medical Clinic, a current site being used to provide humanitarian aid by the men and women embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released)
Sep 4 2008 9:20AM		LOS ALPES, Colombia (Aug. 31, 2008) Local children watch as engineers from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) build a new school house and playground during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released) LOS ALPES, Colombia (Aug. 31, 2008) Local children watch as engineers from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) build a new school house and playground during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released)
Sep 4 2008 9:20AM		SANTA MARTA, Colombia (Aug. 31, 2008) A Colombian patient listens to the pre-op brief moments before her cataract surgery aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David G. Crawford/Released) SANTA MARTA, Colombia (Aug. 31, 2008) A Colombian patient listens to the pre-op brief moments before her cataract surgery aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David G. Crawford/Released)
Sep 4 2008 9:19AM		SANTA MARTA, Colombia (Aug. 29, 2008) Cmdr. Donald Fix, chaplain aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), entertains a young child at San Cristobal Hospital while she waits the see medical personnel during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released) SANTA MARTA, Colombia (Aug. 29, 2008) Cmdr. Donald Fix, chaplain aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), entertains a young child at San Cristobal Hospital while she waits the see medical personnel during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released)
Sep 4 2008 9:18AM		SANTA MARTA, Colombia (Aug. 29, 2008) Hospital Corpsmen 3rd Class Melisa Tracey gives a patient de-worming medication at San Cristobal Hospital during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released) SANTA MARTA, Colombia (Aug. 29, 2008) Hospital Corpsmen 3rd Class Melisa Tracey gives a patient de-worming medication at San Cristobal Hospital during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released)
Sep 4 2008 9:17AM		LOS ALPES, Colombia (Aug. 29, 2008) Seabees embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) carry a framed-out wall that will be installed in a classroom being built as part of the humanitarian mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David G. Crawford/Released) LOS ALPES, Colombia (Aug. 29, 2008) Seabees embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) carry a framed-out wall that will be installed in a classroom being built as part of the humanitarian mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David G. Crawford/Released)
Sep 4 2008 9:17AM		SANTA MARTA, Colombia (Aug. 29, 2008) Capt. Vonda Goodison, a dermatologist embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), applies a clean bandage around a patient´s leg at San Cristobal Hosptal during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released) SANTA MARTA, Colombia (Aug. 29, 2008) Capt. Vonda Goodison, a dermatologist embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), applies a clean bandage around a patient´s leg at San Cristobal Hosptal during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released)
Sep 4 2008 9:16AM		SANTA MARTA, Colombia (Aug. 29, 2008) Canadian Army Capt. Kim Templeton, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives a sticker to a young boy at a neighborhood clinic during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released) SANTA MARTA, Colombia (Aug. 29, 2008) Canadian Army Capt. Kim Templeton, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives a sticker to a young boy at a neighborhood clinic during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released)
Sep 4 2008 9:16AM		SANTA MARTA, Colombia (Aug. 29, 2008) U.S. Ambassador to Colombia William Brownfield speaks with a dental patient at San Cristobal Hospital during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released) SANTA MARTA, Colombia (Aug. 29, 2008) U.S. Ambassador to Colombia William Brownfield speaks with a dental patient at San Cristobal Hospital during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released)
Sep 4 2008 9:15AM		SANTA MARTA, Colombia (Aug. 29, 2008) Canadian Army Capt. Maximilian Callahan, left, speaks with patients at a Candeleria medical clinic with the help of translator Aviation Machinist Mate 1st Class Emilio Trujuillo, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released) SANTA MARTA, Colombia (Aug. 29, 2008) Canadian Army Capt. Maximilian Callahan, left, speaks with patients at a Candeleria medical clinic with the help of translator Aviation Machinist Mate 1st Class Emilio Trujuillo, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released)
Sep 4 2008 9:14AM		PALMIRA, Colombia (Aug. 29, 2008) Air Force Tech. Sgt. Karen Merrow, right, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), comforts a Colombian child as Canadian Army Capt. Ian Thornton extracts a tooth during dental services provided during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ernest Scott/Released) PALMIRA, Colombia (Aug. 29, 2008) Air Force Tech. Sgt. Karen Merrow, right, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), comforts a Colombian child as Canadian Army Capt. Ian Thornton extracts a tooth during dental services provided during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ernest Scott/Released)
Sep 3 2008 8:19AM		SANTA MARTA, Colombia (Aug. 29, 2008) U.S. Ambassador to Colombia William Brownfield speaks with a patient at San Cristobal Hospital who is waiting to be seen by the Continuing Promise (CP) 2008 medical team from USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released) SANTA MARTA, Colombia (Aug. 29, 2008) U.S. Ambassador to Colombia William Brownfield speaks with a patient at San Cristobal Hospital who is waiting to be seen by the Continuing Promise (CP) 2008 medical team from USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released)
Sep 2 2008 9:18AM		LOS ALPES, Colombia (August 31, 2008)) Air Force Staff Sergeant John Kimble, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), helps to build a school house for local children during a humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released) LOS ALPES, Colombia (August 31, 2008)) Air Force Staff Sergeant John Kimble, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), helps to build a school house for local children during a humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released)
Sep 2 2008 9:17AM		LOS ALPES, Colombia (Aug. 31, 2008)) Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexander Oliver, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), helps to rebuild a school house for local children during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released) LOS ALPES, Colombia (Aug. 31, 2008)) Air Force Staff Sgt. Alexander Oliver, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), helps to rebuild a school house for local children during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released)
Sep 2 2008 9:16AM		LOS ALPES, Colombia (Aug. 31, 2008)) Engineers embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) help build a new school house for local children during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released) LOS ALPES, Colombia (Aug. 31, 2008)) Engineers embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) help build a new school house for local children during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released)
Sep 2 2008 9:16AM		LOS ALPES, Colombia (Aug. 31, 2008) Engineers embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) helped to build a new school house for local children during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released) LOS ALPES, Colombia (Aug. 31, 2008) Engineers embarked aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) helped to build a new school house for local children during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released)
Sep 2 2008 9:15AM		SANTA MARTA, Colombia (Aug. 27, 2008) Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander, Continuing Promise 2008, gives two young boys a soccer ball after touring Candelaria clinic. USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/ Released) SANTA MARTA, Colombia (Aug. 27, 2008) Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander, Continuing Promise 2008, gives two young boys a soccer ball after touring Candelaria clinic. USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/ Released)
Sep 2 2008 9:15AM		SANTA MARTA, Colombia (Aug. 31, 2008) Lt. Reynalda Mcbee, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), talks to a pre-op patient moments before her cataract surgery. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David G. Crawford/Released) SANTA MARTA, Colombia (Aug. 31, 2008) Lt. Reynalda Mcbee, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), talks to a pre-op patient moments before her cataract surgery. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David G. Crawford/Released)
Sep 2 2008 9:14AM		SANTA MARTA, Colombia (Aug. 27, 2008) Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander, Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, shakes hands with Camilo Gonzales, a representative from the Center for Coordinated and Integrated Action, before taking a tour of humanitarian assistance project sites located across Santa Marta. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/ Released) SANTA MARTA, Colombia (Aug. 27, 2008) Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander, Continuing Promise (CP) 2008, shakes hands with Camilo Gonzales, a representative from the Center for Coordinated and Integrated Action, before taking a tour of humanitarian assistance project sites located across Santa Marta. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/ Released)
Sep 2 2008 8:16AM		SANTA MARTA, Colombia (Aug. 29, 2008) Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class James Thomas teaches local children how to properly brush their teeth during a dental clinic at San Cristobal Hospital supporting the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/ Released) SANTA MARTA, Colombia (Aug. 29, 2008) Interior Communications Electrician 3rd Class James Thomas teaches local children how to properly brush their teeth during a dental clinic at San Cristobal Hospital supporting the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/ Released)
Sep 2 2008 8:13AM		SANTA MARTA, Colombia (Aug. 27, 2008) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) pick up supplies in Santa Marta. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo (Released) SANTA MARTA, Colombia (Aug. 27, 2008) Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) pick up supplies in Santa Marta. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo (Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:36AM		YULU, Nicaragua (Aug. 23, 2008) Project HOPE volunteer, Dr. Dale Rai, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines a patient at the Yulu medical clinic in support of the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. CP is an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released) YULU, Nicaragua (Aug. 23, 2008) Project HOPE volunteer, Dr. Dale Rai, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines a patient at the Yulu medical clinic in support of the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. CP is an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:36AM		YULU, Nicaragua (Aug. 23, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Paul Wickard, U.S. Public Health Service physician´s assistant embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), holds a child during a medical exam at a medical site during the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. CP is an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released) YULU, Nicaragua (Aug. 23, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Paul Wickard, U.S. Public Health Service physician´s assistant embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), holds a child during a medical exam at a medical site during the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. CP is an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:36AM		YULU, Nicaragua (Aug. 23, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Paul Wickard, U.S. Public Health Service physician´s assistant embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines a young boy at the Yulu medical site during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. CP is an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released) YULU, Nicaragua (Aug. 23, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Paul Wickard, U.S. Public Health Service physician´s assistant embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines a young boy at the Yulu medical site during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. CP is an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:34AM		YULU, Nicaragua (Aug. 23, 2008) Lt. Alan Chronister, a medical augmentee embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), organizes medications at the Yulu medical site pharmacy during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. CP is an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released) YULU, Nicaragua (Aug. 23, 2008) Lt. Alan Chronister, a medical augmentee embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), organizes medications at the Yulu medical site pharmacy during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. CP is an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:31AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 23, 2008) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Kevin Cobb, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), leads the ship´s choir in song during Mass at a local Moravian church. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 23, 2008) Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class Kevin Cobb, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), leads the ship´s choir in song during Mass at a local Moravian church. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:31AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 23, 2008) Lt. Quinn O´Bannon, command chaplain aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives a sermon during Mass at a local Moravian church in support of the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 23, 2008) Lt. Quinn O´Bannon, command chaplain aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives a sermon during Mass at a local Moravian church in support of the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:31AM		PUERTO CABEZAS (Aug. 23, 2008) Cmdr. Freeman Dodsworth, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), holds an Operation Smile patient to calm him down while his cranial helmet is removed. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS (Aug. 23, 2008) Cmdr. Freeman Dodsworth, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), holds an Operation Smile patient to calm him down while his cranial helmet is removed. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:30AM		YULU, Nicaragua (Aug. 21, 2008) A baby leans on his mother while waiting for a pharmaceutical technician from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) at the Yulu medical clinic during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released) YULU, Nicaragua (Aug. 21, 2008) A baby leans on his mother while waiting for a pharmaceutical technician from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) at the Yulu medical clinic during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:30AM		YULU, Nicaragua (Aug. 23, 2008) Air Force Tech. Sgt. Carletta James comforts a Nicaraguan child as U.S. Public Health Service Lt. Cmdr. Lee Minh extracts a tooth during dental services provided during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ernest Scott/Released) YULU, Nicaragua (Aug. 23, 2008) Air Force Tech. Sgt. Carletta James comforts a Nicaraguan child as U.S. Public Health Service Lt. Cmdr. Lee Minh extracts a tooth during dental services provided during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ernest Scott/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:29AM		PUERTO CABEZOS, Nicaragua (Aug. 20, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Nathan Upbelhoer, a medical augmentee embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines an abnormal irritation on a local Nicaraguan woman at the Juan Comenius High School medical clinic during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik Barker/Released) PUERTO CABEZOS, Nicaragua (Aug. 20, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Nathan Upbelhoer, a medical augmentee embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines an abnormal irritation on a local Nicaraguan woman at the Juan Comenius High School medical clinic during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik Barker/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:28AM		PUERTO CABEZOS, Nicaragua (Aug.20, 2008) Air Force Col. Daniel Dupont, a dentist embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), extracts a tooth from a local Nicaraguan man at the Juan Comenius High School medical clinic during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik Barker/Released) PUERTO CABEZOS, Nicaragua (Aug.20, 2008) Air Force Col. Daniel Dupont, a dentist embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), extracts a tooth from a local Nicaraguan man at the Juan Comenius High School medical clinic during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik Barker/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:27AM		PUERTO CABEZOS, Nicaragua (Aug. 20, 2008) Air Force Col. Daniel Dupont, a dentist embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), extracts a tooth from a local Nicaraguan man at the Juan Comenius High School medical clinic during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik Barker/Released) PUERTO CABEZOS, Nicaragua (Aug. 20, 2008) Air Force Col. Daniel Dupont, a dentist embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), extracts a tooth from a local Nicaraguan man at the Juan Comenius High School medical clinic during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik Barker/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:25AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 18, 2008) Susana Heapy, a medical volunteer from Project Hope embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), checks a infant for an ear infection during an exam at the Juan Comenius High School medical clinic. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 18, 2008) Susana Heapy, a medical volunteer from Project Hope embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), checks a infant for an ear infection during an exam at the Juan Comenius High School medical clinic. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:25AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 20, 2008) Capt. Timothy Shope, a medical augmentee embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives a Nicaraguan woman a medical exam at Juan Comenius High School during Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 20, 2008) Capt. Timothy Shope, a medical augmentee embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives a Nicaraguan woman a medical exam at Juan Comenius High School during Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:25AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 20, 2008) Local children help Operations Specialist Seaman Stephanie Bell, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), pick up trash around Juan Comenius High School during a volunteer community event supporting Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 20, 2008) Local children help Operations Specialist Seaman Stephanie Bell, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), pick up trash around Juan Comenius High School during a volunteer community event supporting Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:19AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 18, 2008) An air crew member stands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) before flight operations to send medical personal embarked aboard Kearsarge begin. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 18, 2008) An air crew member stands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) before flight operations to send medical personal embarked aboard Kearsarge begin. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:19AM		BETANIA, Nicaragua (Aug. 18, 2008) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Danielle Church, assigned aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), plays soccer with a Nicaraguan child at the medical site in Betania during of Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released) BETANIA, Nicaragua (Aug. 18, 2008) Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Danielle Church, assigned aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), plays soccer with a Nicaraguan child at the medical site in Betania during of Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:19AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 18, 2008) Air Force Capt. Amber Tyler, medical augmentee embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), checks an infant for an ear infection at the Juan Comenius High School medical clinic. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 18, 2008) Air Force Capt. Amber Tyler, medical augmentee embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), checks an infant for an ear infection at the Juan Comenius High School medical clinic. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:17AM		BETANIA, Nicaragua (Aug. 18, 2008) A Nicaraguan child peeks through a bench watching for her mother at the medical clinic during Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released) BETANIA, Nicaragua (Aug. 18, 2008) A Nicaraguan child peeks through a bench watching for her mother at the medical clinic during Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:17AM		BETANIA, Nicaragua (Aug. 18, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Nathan Uebelhoer, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), shows a group of Nicaraguan children the pictures he has taken of them playing soccer at a community relations event during Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. CP is an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman (Released) BETANIA, Nicaragua (Aug. 18, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Nathan Uebelhoer, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), shows a group of Nicaraguan children the pictures he has taken of them playing soccer at a community relations event during Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. CP is an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman (Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:17AM		BETANIA, Nicaragua (Aug. 18, 2008) U.S. Air Force Capt. Heath Wright, a pediatrician currently embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), performs a medical examination on an infant at a medical site. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman /Released) BETANIA, Nicaragua (Aug. 18, 2008) U.S. Air Force Capt. Heath Wright, a pediatrician currently embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), performs a medical examination on an infant at a medical site. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman /Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:14AM		BETANIA, Nicaragua (Aug. 17, 2008) A girl from Betania, Nicaragua, waits her turn to see a doctor from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a Continuing Promise 2008 medical humanitarian project. Kearsarge is deployed supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Lange/Released) BETANIA, Nicaragua (Aug. 17, 2008) A girl from Betania, Nicaragua, waits her turn to see a doctor from the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during a Continuing Promise 2008 medical humanitarian project. Kearsarge is deployed supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Lange/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:13AM		BETANIA, Nicaragua (Aug. 17, 2008) U.S. Public Health Service Cmdr. Dale Bates, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), discusses the proper use of fluoride with a family in at the Betania medical clinic during a Continuing Promise 2008 medical humanitarian project. Kearsarge is deployed supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Lange/Released) BETANIA, Nicaragua (Aug. 17, 2008) U.S. Public Health Service Cmdr. Dale Bates, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), discusses the proper use of fluoride with a family in at the Betania medical clinic during a Continuing Promise 2008 medical humanitarian project. Kearsarge is deployed supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Lange/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:13AM		BETANIA, Nicaragua (August 17, 2008) U.S. Public Health Service Lt. Cmdr. Gary Brunette, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), hands out toothbrushes to children in Betania during a Continuing Promise 2008 medical humanitarian project. Kearsarge is deployed supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Lange/Released) BETANIA, Nicaragua (August 17, 2008) U.S. Public Health Service Lt. Cmdr. Gary Brunette, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), hands out toothbrushes to children in Betania during a Continuing Promise 2008 medical humanitarian project. Kearsarge is deployed supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Lange/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:11AM		BETANIA, Nicaragua (Aug. 17, 2008) Canadian Air Force Pvt. Tabitha Beynen, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), uses a syringe to give de-worming medication into a child at the Betania medical clinic. Kearsarge is deployed supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Lange/Released) BETANIA, Nicaragua (Aug. 17, 2008) Canadian Air Force Pvt. Tabitha Beynen, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), uses a syringe to give de-worming medication into a child at the Betania medical clinic. Kearsarge is deployed supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Lange/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:10AM		BETANIA, Nicaragua (Aug. 17, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Louis Cimorelli, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines a child at the Betania medical clinic during a Continuing Promise 2008 medical humanitarian project. Kearsarge is deployed supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Lange/Released) BETANIA, Nicaragua (Aug. 17, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Louis Cimorelli, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines a child at the Betania medical clinic during a Continuing Promise 2008 medical humanitarian project. Kearsarge is deployed supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Lange/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:07AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 17, 2008) Canadian Army Capt. Kim Templeton, a medical augmentee embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives a young boy a rainbow sticker at Juan Comenius High School during a humanitarian assistance project. Kearsarge is deployed supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 17, 2008) Canadian Army Capt. Kim Templeton, a medical augmentee embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives a young boy a rainbow sticker at Juan Comenius High School during a humanitarian assistance project. Kearsarge is deployed supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:05AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug.16, 2008) Cmdr. Brian Alexander, an ophthalmologist based at Portsmouth Naval Hospital, and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Richard Utley perform surgery aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) to remove an abnormal growth over the cornea of an elderly Nicaraguan woman. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug.16, 2008) Cmdr. Brian Alexander, an ophthalmologist based at Portsmouth Naval Hospital, and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Richard Utley perform surgery aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) to remove an abnormal growth over the cornea of an elderly Nicaraguan woman. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:05AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug.15, 2008) Lt. Pandora Liptrot checks the vitals of Amalia Urbina Tilleth, a native of the Miskito tribe of Nicaragua, shortly after a surgical procedure aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) to remove an abnormal growth over her cornea. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug.15, 2008) Lt. Pandora Liptrot checks the vitals of Amalia Urbina Tilleth, a native of the Miskito tribe of Nicaragua, shortly after a surgical procedure aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) to remove an abnormal growth over her cornea. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:05AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug.15, 2008) Cmdr. Brian Alexander, an optometrist from Portsmouth Naval Hospital, checks on Ches Lacallo after surgery to remove an abnormal growth from his right eye aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug.15, 2008) Cmdr. Brian Alexander, an optometrist from Portsmouth Naval Hospital, checks on Ches Lacallo after surgery to remove an abnormal growth from his right eye aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:03AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug.15, 2008) Project Hope volunteer Sara Joyce, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines the hand of an elderly Nicaraguan woman at a medical clinic at Juan Comenius High School during a Continuing Promise 2008 humanitarian assistance project. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David G. Crawford/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug.15, 2008) Project Hope volunteer Sara Joyce, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines the hand of an elderly Nicaraguan woman at a medical clinic at Juan Comenius High School during a Continuing Promise 2008 humanitarian assistance project. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David G. Crawford/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:03AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug.16, 2008) A medical augmentee embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) helps a young child onto the weight scale at the Juan Comenius High School medical clinic during a Continuing Promise 2008 humanitarian assistance project. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug.16, 2008) A medical augmentee embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) helps a young child onto the weight scale at the Juan Comenius High School medical clinic during a Continuing Promise 2008 humanitarian assistance project. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:03AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug.16, 2008) A Nicaraguan woman shows her friend a Continuing Promise 2008 post card she received from a Sailor embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David G. Crawford/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug.16, 2008) A Nicaraguan woman shows her friend a Continuing Promise 2008 post card she received from a Sailor embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David G. Crawford/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:01AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug.15, 2008) Joint-military medical personnel embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) note patient history at a medical clinic at Juan Comenius High School during a Continuing Promise 2008 humanitarian assistance project. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David G. Crawford/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug.15, 2008) Joint-military medical personnel embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) note patient history at a medical clinic at Juan Comenius High School during a Continuing Promise 2008 humanitarian assistance project. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David G. Crawford/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:01AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug.15, 2008) Lt. Megan Rieman, a medical augmentee embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), conducts an eye exam for a Nicaraguan man at a medical clinic at Juan Comenius High School during a Continuing Promise 2008 humanitarian assistance project. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David G. Crawford/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug.15, 2008) Lt. Megan Rieman, a medical augmentee embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), conducts an eye exam for a Nicaraguan man at a medical clinic at Juan Comenius High School during a Continuing Promise 2008 humanitarian assistance project. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David G. Crawford/Released)
Aug 29 2008 11:01AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug.16, 2008) Cmdr. Killlian Dermot, a medical augmentee embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), explains to the wife of a partially-paralized Nicaraguan man how she can improve her husband´s condition. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug.16, 2008) Cmdr. Killlian Dermot, a medical augmentee embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), explains to the wife of a partially-paralized Nicaraguan man how she can improve her husband´s condition. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Aug 29 2008 10:54AM		TUAPI, Nicaragua (Aug. 14, 2008) Cmdr. Michael Hill, a dentist embarked aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), works on the teeth of a Nicaraguan woman at the dental clinic at Llano Verde School during a Continuing Promise 2008 medical humanitarian assistance project. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released) TUAPI, Nicaragua (Aug. 14, 2008) Cmdr. Michael Hill, a dentist embarked aboard amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), works on the teeth of a Nicaraguan woman at the dental clinic at Llano Verde School during a Continuing Promise 2008 medical humanitarian assistance project. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released)
Aug 29 2008 10:54AM		TUAPI, Nicaragua (Aug. 14, 2008) A Nicaraguan woman talks to Hospital Corpsman Mathew Coleman at Llano Verde School during a Continuing Promise 2008 medical humanitarian assistance project. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released) TUAPI, Nicaragua (Aug. 14, 2008) A Nicaraguan woman talks to Hospital Corpsman Mathew Coleman at Llano Verde School during a Continuing Promise 2008 medical humanitarian assistance project. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released)
Aug 29 2008 10:54AM		PUERTA CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug.15, 2008) Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander of Continuing Promise 2008, speaks with local children about the new playground being built at Municipal Park. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released) PUERTA CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug.15, 2008) Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander of Continuing Promise 2008, speaks with local children about the new playground being built at Municipal Park. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released)
Aug 29 2008 10:52AM		TUAPI, Nicaragua (Aug. 14, 2008) Cmdr. Michael Hill performs a tooth extraction on a Nicaraguan man at Llano Verde School during a Continuing Promise 2008 medical humanitarian assistance project. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released) TUAPI, Nicaragua (Aug. 14, 2008) Cmdr. Michael Hill performs a tooth extraction on a Nicaraguan man at Llano Verde School during a Continuing Promise 2008 medical humanitarian assistance project. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released)
Aug 29 2008 10:52AM		TUAPI, Nicaragua (Aug. 14, 2008) Nicaraguan families wait inside a classroom at Llano Verde School for medical treatment during a Continuing Promise 2008 medical humanitarian assistance project. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released) TUAPI, Nicaragua (Aug. 14, 2008) Nicaraguan families wait inside a classroom at Llano Verde School for medical treatment during a Continuing Promise 2008 medical humanitarian assistance project. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released)
Aug 29 2008 10:48AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 14, 2008) Operations Specialist Seaman Apprentice Richard Vickers and Electronics Technician 2nd Joshua Seabourn, both embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), unload boxes of food donated by Project Handclasp, a Navy program that uses U.S. Navy ships to transport donated goods to people around the world Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 14, 2008) Operations Specialist Seaman Apprentice Richard Vickers and Electronics Technician 2nd Joshua Seabourn, both embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), unload boxes of food donated by Project Handclasp, a Navy program that uses U.S. Navy ships to transport donated goods to people around the world Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released)
Aug 29 2008 10:07AM		TUAPI, Nicaragua (Aug. 13, 2008) A U.S. Air Force medic gives medicine to a Nicaraguan girl during a Continuing Promise 2008 humanitarian assistance project. The Amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released) TUAPI, Nicaragua (Aug. 13, 2008) A U.S. Air Force medic gives medicine to a Nicaraguan girl during a Continuing Promise 2008 humanitarian assistance project. The Amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released)
Aug 28 2008 9:51AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 20, 2008) A young Nicaraguan girl and her grandmother wait to see medical personnel at Juan Comenius High School during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 20, 2008) A young Nicaraguan girl and her grandmother wait to see medical personnel at Juan Comenius High School during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Aug 28 2008 9:43AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 21, 2008) Cmdr. Angelia Elum-Oneal hands an Operation Smile patient to Lt. Cmdr. Maria Norbeck after a successful surgery aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 21, 2008) Cmdr. Angelia Elum-Oneal hands an Operation Smile patient to Lt. Cmdr. Maria Norbeck after a successful surgery aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Aug 28 2008 8:23AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 13, 2008) Rear Adm. Joseph Kernan, commander of the U.S. 4th Fleet, speaks about the Continuing Promise 2008 mission goals with Nicaraguan Army Col. Jose Danilo Blanco at a civil engineering team site. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is deployed as the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Third Class William S. Parker/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 13, 2008) Rear Adm. Joseph Kernan, commander of the U.S. 4th Fleet, speaks about the Continuing Promise 2008 mission goals with Nicaraguan Army Col. Jose Danilo Blanco at a civil engineering team site. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is deployed as the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Third Class William S. Parker/Released)
Aug 27 2008 12:00AM		YULU, Nicaragua (Aug. 23, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Paul Wickard, U.S. Public Health Service physician´s assistant embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), holds a child during a medical exam at a medical site during the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. CP is an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released) YULU, Nicaragua (Aug. 23, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Paul Wickard, U.S. Public Health Service physician´s assistant embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), holds a child during a medical exam at a medical site during the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. CP is an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released)
Aug 22 2008 12:00AM		YULU, Nicaragua (Aug. 20, 2008) Project HOPE volunteer Dale Rai uses a stethoscope to examine a child at the Yulu Medical Clinic during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Lange/Released) YULU, Nicaragua (Aug. 20, 2008) Project HOPE volunteer Dale Rai uses a stethoscope to examine a child at the Yulu Medical Clinic during the humanitarian assistance mission Continuing Promise (CP) 2008. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of CP, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Lange/Released)
Aug 21 2008 12:00AM		BETANIA, Nicaragua (Aug. 18, 2008) U.S. Public Health Service Lt. Cmdr. Gary Brunette cleans and applies fluoride to the teeth of a young Nicaraguan boy so the enamel of his teeth can strengthen over time. Brunette is embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), which is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released) BETANIA, Nicaragua (Aug. 18, 2008) U.S. Public Health Service Lt. Cmdr. Gary Brunette cleans and applies fluoride to the teeth of a young Nicaraguan boy so the enamel of his teeth can strengthen over time. Brunette is embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), which is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released)
Aug 20 2008 12:00AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 18, 2008) Airman 1st Class Jonathan Oliver, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), lays the foundation to a walkway leading to training centers under construction at the Regional Government Compound. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ernest Scott/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 18, 2008) Airman 1st Class Jonathan Oliver, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), lays the foundation to a walkway leading to training centers under construction at the Regional Government Compound. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ernest Scott/Released)
Aug 19 2008 12:00AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 18, 2008) Pediatrician Rhonda Jefferies, an Operation Smile volunteer embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), conducts a physical exam on a 9-month-old infant during Continuing Promise 2008. Operation Smile is a worldwide children´s medical charity that provides free surgery to children born with facial deformities in developing countries. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 18, 2008) Pediatrician Rhonda Jefferies, an Operation Smile volunteer embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), conducts a physical exam on a 9-month-old infant during Continuing Promise 2008. Operation Smile is a worldwide children´s medical charity that provides free surgery to children born with facial deformities in developing countries. Kearsarge is supporting the Caribbean phase of CP 2008, an equal partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Columbia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released)
Aug 19 2008 12:00AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 18, 2008) Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, Continuing Promise (CP) 2008 mission commander, throws out the first pitch of a softball game between crew members of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) and the Puerto Cabezas Veteranos during a community relations event during the CP mission. CP is an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ernest Scott/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 18, 2008) Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, Continuing Promise (CP) 2008 mission commander, throws out the first pitch of a softball game between crew members of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) and the Puerto Cabezas Veteranos during a community relations event during the CP mission. CP is an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Ernest Scott/Released)
Aug 18 2008 9:57AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 13, 2008) Cmdr. Brian A. Alexander and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Richard J. Utley perform eye surgery on Nicaraguan citizen Edwin Moore during a Continuing Promise 2008 humanitarian assistance project. The surgery was to remove a hardened tissue blocking Moore´s vision. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 13, 2008) Cmdr. Brian A. Alexander and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Richard J. Utley perform eye surgery on Nicaraguan citizen Edwin Moore during a Continuing Promise 2008 humanitarian assistance project. The surgery was to remove a hardened tissue blocking Moore´s vision. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released)
Aug 18 2008 12:00AM		PUERTA CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug.15, 2008) Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander, Continuing Promise 2008, speaks with Airman 1st Class Joel Mendoza, a native of Managua, Nicaragua, whose mother Marcia Menbreno came to visit him at the Juan Comenius High School medical site. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released) PUERTA CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug.15, 2008) Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander, Continuing Promise 2008, speaks with Airman 1st Class Joel Mendoza, a native of Managua, Nicaragua, whose mother Marcia Menbreno came to visit him at the Juan Comenius High School medical site. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released)
Aug 17 2008 12:00AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 17, 2008) Air Force Staff Sgt. Aaron Cutaiar, a construction craftsmen assigned to the Air Force Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), installs tongue-and-groove boards to the ceiling of Juan Comenius High School during a humanitarian assistance project. Kearsarge is deployed supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 17, 2008) Air Force Staff Sgt. Aaron Cutaiar, a construction craftsmen assigned to the Air Force Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), installs tongue-and-groove boards to the ceiling of Juan Comenius High School during a humanitarian assistance project. Kearsarge is deployed supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Aug 16 2008 12:00AM		TUPAI, Nicaragua (Aug.15, 2008) Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander, Continuing Promise 2008, speaks with children from Tuapi during closing festivities at a Continuing Promise medical site. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released) TUPAI, Nicaragua (Aug.15, 2008) Capt. Fernandez "Frank" Ponds, mission commander, Continuing Promise 2008, speaks with children from Tuapi during closing festivities at a Continuing Promise medical site. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class William S. Parker/Released)
Aug 16 2008 12:00AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug.15, 2008) Lt. Brian Barber unwraps the medical bandages from Ches Lacallo while he recovers from eye surgery in the medical ward of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug.15, 2008) Lt. Brian Barber unwraps the medical bandages from Ches Lacallo while he recovers from eye surgery in the medical ward of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erik C. Barker/Released)
Aug 15 2008 12:00AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug.16, 2008) Equipment Operator 2nd Class Carlos Guzman, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), saws a piece of metal to remove a broken swing before new playground equipment can be installed at Municipal Park during a Continuing Promise 2008 project. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug.16, 2008) Equipment Operator 2nd Class Carlos Guzman, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), saws a piece of metal to remove a broken swing before new playground equipment can be installed at Municipal Park during a Continuing Promise 2008 project. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Maddelin Angebrand/Released)
Aug 15 2008 12:00AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 15, 2008) U.S. Public Health Service Lt. Nellis Patterson, a dental augmentee embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), cleans a Nicaraguan man´s teeth at the Juan Comenius High School medical clinic during a Continuing Promise 2008 humanitarian assistance project. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 15, 2008) U.S. Public Health Service Lt. Nellis Patterson, a dental augmentee embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), cleans a Nicaraguan man´s teeth at the Juan Comenius High School medical clinic during a Continuing Promise 2008 humanitarian assistance project. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Aug 15 2008 12:00AM		TUAPI, Nicaragua (Aug. 15, 2008) Project Hope volunteer Maria Rivera gives a medical exam to a newborn during a Continuing Promise 2008 medical humanitarian assistance project. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released) TUAPI, Nicaragua (Aug. 15, 2008) Project Hope volunteer Maria Rivera gives a medical exam to a newborn during a Continuing Promise 2008 medical humanitarian assistance project. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released)
Aug 15 2008 12:00AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 14, 2008) Project Hope volunteer Maria Elma Rivera, currently embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), prescribes treatment for a Nicaraguan mother and child. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 14, 2008) Project Hope volunteer Maria Elma Rivera, currently embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), prescribes treatment for a Nicaraguan mother and child. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Aug 15 2008 12:00AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 14, 2008) Equipment Operator 2nd Class Josh Smith, assigned to Construction Battalion Mobile Unit (CBMU) Det. 202, shakes hands with a Nicaraguan child at Municipal Park during an engineering project to construct a new playground during the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 14, 2008) Equipment Operator 2nd Class Josh Smith, assigned to Construction Battalion Mobile Unit (CBMU) Det. 202, shakes hands with a Nicaraguan child at Municipal Park during an engineering project to construct a new playground during the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released)
Aug 15 2008 12:00AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 14, 2008) Adult geriatric nurse Sara Joyce, a volunteer for Project Hope embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives a Nicaraguan woman a check-up at the Juan Comenius High School medical site. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 14, 2008) Adult geriatric nurse Sara Joyce, a volunteer for Project Hope embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), gives a Nicaraguan woman a check-up at the Juan Comenius High School medical site. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Aug 15 2008 12:00AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 14, 2008) Dr. Rai Daljeet, Stanford University Associate Clinical Professor and a Project Hope volunteer, diagnoses and prescribes treatment for a Nicaraguan woman during a humanitarian assistance project at Juan Comenius High School during Continuing Promise 2008. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 14, 2008) Dr. Rai Daljeet, Stanford University Associate Clinical Professor and a Project Hope volunteer, diagnoses and prescribes treatment for a Nicaraguan woman during a humanitarian assistance project at Juan Comenius High School during Continuing Promise 2008. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Aug 15 2008 12:00AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 14, 2008) Cmdr. Sugat Patel, officer-in-charge of the medical and dental site at Juan Comenius High School, and Canadian Army Lt. Luaren Vera, both embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examine a blood sample during Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 14, 2008) Cmdr. Sugat Patel, officer-in-charge of the medical and dental site at Juan Comenius High School, and Canadian Army Lt. Luaren Vera, both embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examine a blood sample during Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Aug 14 2008 2:08PM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 12, 2008) Hospitalman Michael Hagslund, assigned to the medical department of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines a Nicaraguan citizen for cataracts during a Continuing Promise 2008 medical civil action project. Kearsarge is deployed as the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 12, 2008) Hospitalman Michael Hagslund, assigned to the medical department of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines a Nicaraguan citizen for cataracts during a Continuing Promise 2008 medical civil action project. Kearsarge is deployed as the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Aug 14 2008 8:37AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 12, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Louis Cimorelli, assigned to Fleet Surgical Team 4 embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), performs a check-up on a Nicaraguan child at one of several medical sites set up in Puerto Cabezas during the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is deployed as the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 12, 2008) Lt. Cmdr. Louis Cimorelli, assigned to Fleet Surgical Team 4 embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), performs a check-up on a Nicaraguan child at one of several medical sites set up in Puerto Cabezas during the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is deployed as the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released)
Aug 14 2008 8:25AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 12, 2008) Hospitalman Michael Hagslund, assigned to the medical department of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines a Nicaraguan citizen for cataracts during a Continuing Promise 2008 medical civil action project. Kearsarge is deployed as the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 12, 2008) Hospitalman Michael Hagslund, assigned to the medical department of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), examines a Nicaraguan citizen for cataracts during a Continuing Promise 2008 medical civil action project. Kearsarge is deployed as the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released)
Aug 14 2008 8:24AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 12, 2008) Navy Capt. Michael Ashe and Air Force Col. Dan Dupont, both assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), perform a dental procedure on a Nicaraguan child at one of several medical sites set up in Puerto Cabezas during the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is deployed as the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 12, 2008) Navy Capt. Michael Ashe and Air Force Col. Dan Dupont, both assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), perform a dental procedure on a Nicaraguan child at one of several medical sites set up in Puerto Cabezas during the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is deployed as the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class David Danals/Released)
Aug 14 2008 8:23AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 12, 2008) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Richard Utley, a Navy augmentee working as an optometric technician embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), uses a tono pen to test ocular pressure during an eye exam on a Nicaraguan citizen at Juan Comenius High School during a humanitarian assistance project. Kearsarge is deployed as the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 12, 2008) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Richard Utley, a Navy augmentee working as an optometric technician embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), uses a tono pen to test ocular pressure during an eye exam on a Nicaraguan citizen at Juan Comenius High School during a humanitarian assistance project. Kearsarge is deployed as the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released)
Aug 14 2008 8:22AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 12, 2008) Hospitalman Michael Hagglund, an optometrist technician embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), uses an auto refractor to help determine eye prescriptions on a patient at Juan Comenius High School during a humanitarian assistance project. Kearsarge is deployed as the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 12, 2008) Hospitalman Michael Hagglund, an optometrist technician embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), uses an auto refractor to help determine eye prescriptions on a patient at Juan Comenius High School during a humanitarian assistance project. Kearsarge is deployed as the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Emmitt J. Hawks/Released)
Aug 14 2008 8:19AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 12, 2008) A Nicaraguan child holds on to medicine given to him by doctors embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is deployed as the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David G. Crawford/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 12, 2008) A Nicaraguan child holds on to medicine given to him by doctors embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge is deployed as the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David G. Crawford/Released)
Aug 14 2008 12:00AM		TUAPI, Nicaragua (Aug. 15, 2008) A boy takes a peak at the joint, multi-national, interagency medical staff conducting medical exams in Tupai. Medical personnel are embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released) TUAPI, Nicaragua (Aug. 15, 2008) A boy takes a peak at the joint, multi-national, interagency medical staff conducting medical exams in Tupai. Medical personnel are embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during Continuing Promise 2008. Kearsarge is the primary platform for the Caribbean phase of continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gina Wollman/Released)
Aug 14 2008 12:00AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 13, 2008) Rear Adm. Joseph Kernan, commander of the U.S. 4th Fleet, speaks about the Continuing Promise 2008 mission goals with Nicaraguan Army Col. Jose Danilo Blanco at a civil engineering team site. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is deployed as the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Third Class William S. Parker/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 13, 2008) Rear Adm. Joseph Kernan, commander of the U.S. 4th Fleet, speaks about the Continuing Promise 2008 mission goals with Nicaraguan Army Col. Jose Danilo Blanco at a civil engineering team site. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is deployed as the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission between the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Third Class William S. Parker/Released)
Aug 14 2008 12:00AM		PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 13, 2008) Rear. Adm. Joseph Kernan, commander of the U.S. 4th Fleet, speaks to a doctor from Hospital Nuevo Amanecer Enfermera Nancy Bach, a local hospital in Puerto Cabezas, after presenting medical equipment donated by Project Hand Clasp during a humanitarian assistance project. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guyana. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Adam Nuzzo/Released) PUERTO CABEZAS, Nicaragua (Aug. 13, 2008) Rear. Adm. Joseph Kernan, commander of the U.S. 4th Fleet, speaks to a doctor from Hospital Nuevo Amanecer Enfermera Nancy Bach, a local hospital in Puerto Cabezas, after presenting medical equipment donated by Project Hand Clasp during a humanitarian assistance project. The amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) is the primary platform supporting the Caribbean phase of Continuing Promise, an equal-partnership mission involving the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Brazil, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago and Guy