Thank you to Veterans for your sacrifice, heroism, and service. The USS Kearsarge was launched in the fall of 1861. This ship served during the Civil War. Aboard this ship was an officer who, after the war, obtained employment with Calumet & Hecla Mining Co. This officer, named a settlement, located north of Calumet, on US-41 after his old ship. Yes, in 1867, the town of Kearsarge was born. The Kearsarge Mine also began operations in 1882. Shortly thereafter a large two-story school was built, a

USS Kearsarge has successfully completed Light Off Assessment (LOA) and is now in Fast Cruise. These milestones mark an important step in ensuring our ship and crew are fully prepared for the mission ahead. ⚓️#USNavy #USSKEARSARGE #AlwaysReady #ForgedByTheSea | USS KEARSARGE (LHD 3)