Keywords: US Navy 030628-N-2819P-003 Brig. Gen. Richard F. Natonski, Commanding General Second Marine Expeditionary Brigade (2nd MEB), passes through Rainbow Sideboys as he departs USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) for the final time.jpg en The Atlantic Ocean Jun 28 2003 -- Brig Gen Richard F Natonski Commanding General Second Marine Expeditionary Brigade 2nd MEB passes through Rainbow Sideboys as he departs USS Kearsarge LHD 3 for the final time Kearsarge and 2nd MEB are on their way home from a successful deployment The multi-purpose amphibious assault ship participated in Operation Enduring Freedom Operation Iraqi Freedom and provided support to the President of the United States during his summits with the Arab leaders in Egypt and Jordan Kearsarge was also extended on deployment when directed to prepare for possible support to Operation Shinning Express in Western Africa Kearsarge is scheduled to arrive at their homeport of Naval Station Norfolk on June 30 U S Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jose E Ponce RELEASED 2003-06-28 030628-N-2819P-003 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 8350 U S Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Jose E Ponce PD-USGov-Military-Navy Aboard USS Kearsarge LHD-3 Rainbow sideboys 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade United States Salutes Richard F Natonski |