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Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Travion Humphrey, from Sacramento, Calif., renders a salute to an AV-8B Harrier.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 02, 2012) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Travion Humphrey, from Sacramento, Calif., renders a salute to an AV-8B Harrier from Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 263 during the squ More

An AV-8B Harrier II aircraft maneuvers into position on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) during flight operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

USS Wasp - AV-8B Harrier, operation Enduring Freedom

At sea aboard USS Wasp Aviation Boatswains Mate 3rd Class Cordell Allen from Chicago, IL, gives Marine pilot Capt. Toby Buchan from Spencertown, NY, permission to launch his AV-8B Harrier from the flight deck. More

AV-8B Harrier aboard USS Bataan

At sea aboard USS Bataan Aviation Boatswains Mate 1st Class William Lemmons uses hand signals to communicate with the pilot of an AV-8 Harrier assigned to the Tigers of Attack Squadron Five Four Two (VMA-542). More

An AV-8B �Harrier� launches from the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship�s flight deck.

At sea aboard USS Kearsarge An AV-8B Harrier launches from the Wasp-class amphibious assault ships flight deck. Kearsarge is deployed with and serving as the flagship for a seven ship Amphibious Task Force Eas More

Weapons Check, US Navy Photogrpah

At sea aboard USS Peleliu (Nov. 02, 2001) U.S. Marine Corps pilot Captain Jason R. Maddocks, assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), carefully inspects his AV-8B Harrier pri More

A Sailor aboard USS Essex (LHD 2) gives an AV-8B Harrier the signal to launch during deck landing qualifications.

Coast of Okinawa, Japan (Jan. 25, 2003) A Sailor aboard USS Essex (LHD 2) gives an AV-8B Harrier assigned to the "Diamondbacks" of Marine Attack Squadron One Three One (VMA-131) the signal to launch during deck More

An AV-8B Harrier conducts flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) while conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom

Central Command area of Responsibility (Mar. 06, 2003) An AV-8B Harrier conducts flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) while conducting missions in support of Operation Endurin More

A flight deck Shooter signals to the pilot of an AV-8B Harrier as it launches from the flight deck

The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 10, 2003) A flight deck Shooter signals to the pilot of an AV-8B Harrier as it launches from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1). Tarawa is the command ship More

Sailors and Marines ready an AV-8B Harrier for a night launch from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

Arabian Gulf (Mar. 21, 2003) Sailors and Marines ready an AV-8B Harrier for a night launch from the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) to support Marine-ground combat operations in southern Ir More

Members of the Crash and Salvage Crew aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) watch an AV-8B Harrier make a vertical landing on the flight deck

The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 23, 2003) Members of the Crash and Salvage Crew aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) watch an AV-8B Harrier make a vertical landing on the flight deck. Bonhomme Richard is deployed to the More

An AV-8B Harrier prepares to take launch from the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA-1) to support ground combat operations in southern Iraq

The Arabian Gulf (Mar. 25, 2003) An AV-8B Harrier prepares to take launch from the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA-1) to support ground combat operations in southern Iraq. Tarawa More

An AV-8B Harrier from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) Air Combat Element (ACE).

The Arabian Gulf (Apr. 07, 2003) An AV-8B Harrier from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) Air Combat Element (ACE) commences his roll take off bound to engage targets over Iraq from aboard the amphib More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Joy Eckman parks an AV-8B Harrier

The Arabian Gulf (Apr. 11, 2003) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Joy Eckman parks an AV-8B Harrier assigned to the "Greyhawks" of Marine Attack Squadron Three Eleven (VMA-311) on the flight deck aboard USS Tar More

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the �Bulldogs� of Marine Attack Squadron Two Two Three (VMA-223) launches off the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA-2).

Virginia Coast (Mar. 17, 2004) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Bulldogs of Marine Attack Squadron Two Two Three (VMA-223) launches off the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA-2) during flight de More

Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate Peggy McCallum, of Berring Springs, Mich., watches a AV-8B Harrier assigned to the �Bulldogs� of Marine Attack Squadron Two Two Three (VMA-223) land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2).

Virginia Coast (Mar. 17, 2004) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate Peggy McCallum, of Berring Springs, Mich., watches a AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Bulldogs of Marine Attack Squadron Two Two Three (VMA-223) land More

Landing Signal Enlisted (LSE), Airman Hector Peralta helps direct an AV-8B Harrier assigned to the �Fighting Griffins� of Marine Helicopter Medium Squadron Two Six Six HMM-266 to land.

Arabian Gulf (Aug. 03, 2004) Landing Signal Enlisted (LSE), Airman Hector Peralta helps direct an AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Fighting Griffins of Marine Helicopter Medium Squadron Two Six Six HMM-266 to land More

Marine Capt. Joseph L. Beals assigned to the �Fighting Griffins� of Marine Helicopter Medium Squadron Two Six Six HMM-266 lands his AV-8B Harrier.

Arabian Gulf (Aug. 03, 2004) Marine Capt. Joseph L. Beals assigned to the Fighting Griffins of Marine Helicopter Medium Squadron Two Six Six HMM-266 lands his AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck of the amphibious More

Capt. Joseph L. Beals assigned to the �Fighting Griffins� of Marine Helicopter Medium Squadron Two Six Six HMM-266 lands his AV-8B Harrier.

Arabian Gulf (Aug. 03, 2004) Capt. Joseph L. Beals assigned to the Fighting Griffins of Marine Helicopter Medium Squadron Two Six Six HMM-266 lands his AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck of the amphibious assault More

U.S. Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable, wash down an AV-8B Harrier.

Arabian Gulf (Aug. 10, 2004) U.S. Marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable, wash down an AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Fighting Griffins of Helicopter Medium Squad More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler 2nd class Esley Smith from Trenton, N.J., directs an AV-8B Harrier to turn right.

Atlantic Ocean (Jan. 10, 2005) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler 2nd class Esley Smith from Trenton, N.J., directs an AV-8B Harrier to turn right on the flight deck of USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). The Kearsarge Exped More

An AV-8B Harrier prepares to land on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship, USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).

Atlantic Ocean (Jan. 10, 2005) An AV-8B Harrier prepares to land on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship, USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). The Kearsarge Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) and the 26th Marine Expediti More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate Tavis Delong from Fremont, Mich., holds up pre-flight check tote board for review by the pilot of an AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship, USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).

Atlantic Ocean (Jan. 17, 2005) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Tavis Delong from Fremont, Mich., holds up pre-flight check "tote board" for review by the pilot of an AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck of amphibious ass More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler 2nd Class Esley Smith of Trenton, N.J., guides an AV-8B Harrier onto the flight deck.

Atlantic Ocean (Jan. 20, 2005) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Handler 2nd Class Esley Smith of Trenton, N.J., guides an AV-8B Harrier onto the flight deck onboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). The Kearsarge Expeditionary S More

An AV-8B Harrier launches from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).

Mediterranean Sea (Apr. 20, 2005) An AV-8B Harrier launches from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3). Kearsarge and embarked 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are on a scheduled More

Two flight deck personnel observe an AV-8B Harrier take off from the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7).

Atlantic Ocean (Apr. 23, 2005) Two flight deck personnel observe an AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Bulldogs of Marine Attack Squadron Two Two Three (VMA-223) take off from the flight deck aboard the amphibious a More

An AV-8B Harrier prepares to land on the flight deck .

Atlantic Ocean (Jun. 09, 2005) An AV-8B Harrier prepares to land on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is currently underway conducting operational testing of the MV-2 More

An AV-8B Harrier from the 1st Marine Air Wing prepares for take off from amphibious assault ship USS Boxer's (LHD 4) flight deck.

Pacific Ocean (Aug. 02, 2005) An AV-8B Harrier from the 1st Marine Air Wing prepares for take off from amphibious assault ship USS Boxer's (LHD 4) flight deck. Boxer and Kitty Hawk Strike Group are participati More

An AV-8B Harrier from the 1st Marine Air Wing prepares to land on the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer's (LHD 4) flight deck.

Pacific Ocean (Aug. 02, 2005) An AV-8B Harrier from the 1st Marine Air Wing prepares to land on the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer's (LHD 4) flight deck. Boxer and the Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group are pa More

An Aviation Boatswains Mate directs an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to 1st Marine Air Wing, on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).

Pacific Ocean (Aug. 04, 2005) An Aviation Boatswains Mate directs an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to 1st Marine Air Wing, on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer and the Kitty More

An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to 1st Marine Air Wing, lands on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).

Pacific Ocean (Aug. 04, 2005) An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to 1st Marine Air Wing, lands on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer and the Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group are More

An AV-8B Harrier, assigned Marine Attack Squadron Two One Four (VMA-214), prepares to launches from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).

Pacific Ocean (Oct. 12, 2005) An AV-8B Harrier, assigned Marine Attack Squadron Two One Four (VMA-214), prepares to launches from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during night fl More

Two Air Department members observe an AV-8B Harrier as it prepares to land aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7).

Atlantic Ocean (Nov. 06, 2005) Two Air Department members observe an AV-8B Harrier as it prepares to land aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). The amphibious assault ship Iwo Jima is underway conducting routine operati More

An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Black Sheep of Marine Attack Squadron Two One Four (VMA-214), prepares to land.

Pacific Ocean (Nov. 09, 2005) An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Black Sheep of Marine Attack Squadron Two One Four (VMA-214), prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA More

An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Black Sheep of Marine Attack Squadron Two One Four (VMA-214), prepares to launch.

Pacific Ocean (Nov. 11, 2005) An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Black Sheep of Marine Attack Squadron Two One Four (VMA-214), prepares to launch from amphibious attack ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is curre More

An AV-8B Harrier prepares to conduct a rolling take off.

Pacific Ocean (Nov. 17, 2005) An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Black Sheep of Marine Attack Squadron Two One Four (VMA-214), prepares to conduct a rolling take off from the flight deck of the amphibious assaul More

An AV-8B Harrier conducts a vertical landing on the flight deck of the amphibious attack ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5).

Pacific Ocean (Nov. 17, 2005) An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Black Sheep of Marine Attack Squadron Two One Four (VMA-214), conducts a vertical landing on the flight deck of the amphibious attack ship USS Pel More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Roberto Gonzales directs an AV-8B Harrier as it lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5).

Pacific Ocean (Dec. 03, 2005) Aviation Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Roberto Gonzales directs an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron Two One Four (VMA-214), as it lands on the flight deck of the amph More

An AV-8B Harrier prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5).

Pacific Ocean (Dec. 03, 2005) An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Black Sheep of Marine Attack Squadron Two One Four (VMA-214), prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA More

An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Blacksheep of Marine Attack Squadron Two One Four (VMA-214), makes its landing approach to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5).

Pacific Ocean (Dec. 10, 2005) An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Blacksheep of Marine Attack Squadron Two One Four (VMA-214), makes its landing approach to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Pele More

An AV-8B Harrier prepares for launch from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship.

Atlantic Ocean (Jan. 15, 2006) An AV-8B Harrier prepares for launch from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is underway off the coast of Atlantic Coast conducting pre- More

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the �Blacksheep� of Marine Attack Squadron Two One Four (VMA-214) is lowered on the elevator to the hangar bay.

Pacific Ocean (Jan. 20, 2006) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Blacksheep of Marine Attack Squadron Two One Four (VMA-214) is lowered on the elevator to the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Pel More

Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) conduct maintenance on an AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Blacksheep of Marine Attack Squadron Two One Four (VMFA-214).

Pacific Ocean (Jan. 23, 2006) Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) conduct maintenance on an AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Blacksheep of Marine Attack Squadron Two One Four (VMFA-214). More

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Tomcats of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron Three One One (VMFA-311) conduct flight operations aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

Pacific Ocean (Mar. 23, 2006) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the "Tomcats" of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron Three One One (VMFA-311) conduct flight operations aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). U.S. Navy p More

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Tomcats of Marine Attack Squadron Three One One (VMA-311) perform night flight operation on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

Pacific Ocean (May. 09, 2006) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Tomcats of Marine Attack Squadron Three One One (VMA-311) perform night flight operation on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Erin Cruz of Miami, Fla., refuels an AV-8B Harrier.

Pacific Ocean (Jul. 18, 2006) Aviation Boatswain's Mate Airman Erin Cruz of Miami, Fla., refuels an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron Three one One (VMA-311), which is part of the reinforcement f More

US Navy (USN) Sailors aboard the flight deck of the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) align a US Marine Corps (USMC) AV-8B Harrier multi-mission strike fighter onto a portside elevator. The IWO JIMA deployed in the Mediterranean Sea supports Maritime Security Operations (MSO). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Christopher L. Clark) (Released)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Christopher L. Clark, USN Release Status: Released to Public Co More

An AV-8B Harrier takes off from the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship of USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7).

Arabian Sea (Sep. 07, 2006) An AV-8B Harrier takes off from the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship of USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is deployed on a scheduled six-month deployment to the U.S. Europ More

An AV-8B Harrier prepares for a vertical landing on the flight deck aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7),

Arabian Sea (Sep. 07, 2006) An AV-8B Harrier prepares for a vertical landing on the flight deck aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is deployed on a scheduled six-month deployment to the U.S. European Command More

An AV-8B Harrier prepares to launch from the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during flight operations.

Persian Gulf (Sep. 13, 2006) An AV-8B Harrier prepares to launch from the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during flight operations. Iwo Jima recently deployed from her homepo More

Sea Cadet Stephanie Backus observes an AV-8B Harrier landing aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

Pacific Ocean (Oct. 07, 2006) Sea Cadet Stephanie Backus observes an AV-8B Harrier landing aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Sea Cadets embarked on board Bonhomme Richard for San Fran More

Members of the Department of Defense sponsored Joint Civilian Orientation Conference watch an AV-8B Harrier perform a vertical short takeoff and landing during a flight quarters demonstration.

Persian Gulf (Oct. 18, 2006) Members of the Department of Defense sponsored Joint Civilian Orientation Conference watch an AV-8B Harrier perform a vertical short takeoff and landing during a flight quarters dem More

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron Two Three One (VMA-231) launches from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5).

Atlantic Ocean (Nov. 07, 2006) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron Two Three One (VMA-231) launches from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Expeditionary S More

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron Two Three One (VMA-231) takes off the flight deck of USS Bataan (LHD 5).

Atlantic Ocean (Nov. 07, 2006) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron Two Three One (VMA-231) takes off the flight deck of USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Expeditionary Strike Group is conducting Co More

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron Two Three One (VMA-231) launches from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5).

Atlantic Ocean (Nov. 07, 2006) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron Two Three One (VMA-231) launches from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). The Bataan Expeditiona More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Dennis Boyle talks with the pilot of an AV-8B Harrier during flight deck qualifications aboard USS Essex (LHD 2).

Sasebo, Japan (Jan. 31, 2007) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Dennis Boyle talks with the pilot of an AV-8B Harrier during flight deck qualifications aboard USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the Navy's More

An AV-8B Harrier conducts a vertical landing aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2).

Sasebo, Japan (Feb. 05, 2007) An AV-8B Harrier conducts a vertical landing aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the Navys only forward-deployed amphibious assault ship and is the flagship More

An AV-8B Harrier prepares to land on board amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2)

Sasebo, Japan (Feb. 05, 2007) An AV-8B Harrier prepares to land on board amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the Navys only forward-deployed amphibious assault ship and is the flagship for the S More

Cpl. William Sprague, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, tightens down a Mark-76 inert general purpose bomb onto an AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 23, 2007) Cpl. William Sprague, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, tightens down a Mark-76 inert general purpose bomb onto an AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonho More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Daniel L. Desouza, a native of Davie, Fla., signals for a AV-8B Harrier to turn right aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 24, 2007) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Airman Daniel L. Desouza, a native of Davie, Fla., signals for a AV-8B Harrier to turn right aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richar More

Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate Ricardo Zaldana helps taxi an AV-8B Harrier on board amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Mar. 06, 2007) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate Ricardo Zaldana helps taxi an AV-8B Harrier on board amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4). This training exercise facilitated the first AV-8B More

Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate Ricardo Zaldana helps taxi an AV-8B Harrier on board amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Mar. 07, 2007) Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate Ricardo Zaldana helps taxi an AV-8B Harrier on board amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4). The training exercise facilitated the first AV-8B More

Lance Cpl. Nathan Redfearn, a native of Herrin, Ill., uses a speeder to remove an access panel on the wing of an AV-8B Harrier, in order to conduct a phase inspection.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Mar. 14, 2007) Lance Cpl. Nathan Redfearn, a native of Herrin, Ill., uses a speeder to remove an access panel on the wing of an AV-8B Harrier, in order to conduct a phase inspection in the hangar More

Aviation boatswain's mates prepare to launch an AV-8B harrier, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, during night operations on board amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2).

SEA OF JAPAN (Mar. 22, 2007) Aviation boatswain's mates prepare to launch an AV-8B harrier, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, during night operations on board amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD More

Aviation boatswain's mates prepare to launch an AV-8B harrier, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, during night operations on board amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2).

SEA OF JAPAN (Mar. 22, 2007) Aviation boatswain's mates prepare to launch an AV-8B harrier, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, during night operations on board amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD More

An AV-8B Harrier takes off during flight operations aboard multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during well deck operations. Bataan, commanded by Capt. Rick Snyder, left her homeport of Norfolk, Va., on a scheduled deployment.

PERSIAN GULF (Apr. 07, 2007) An AV-8B Harrier takes off during flight operations aboard multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) during well deck operations. Bataan, commanded by Capt. Rick Snyde More

A streak of lightning provides a dramatic backdrop for an AV-8B Harrier sitting on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).

PERSIAN GULF (Apr. 12, 2007) A streak of lightning provides a dramatic backdrop for an AV-8B Harrier sitting on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). Boxer is the flagship for Boxer More

An AV/8B Harrier assigned to the

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sep. 08, 2007) An AV/8B Harrier assigned to the "Wake Island Avengers of Marine Medium Attack Squadron (VMA) 211 prepares to land aboard USS Tarawa (LHA 1). Tarawa is conducting a composite unit More

An AV-8B Harrier attached to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Air Combat Element lands on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

PERSIAN GULF (Sep. 15, 2007) An AV-8B Harrier attached to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Air Combat Element lands on the flight deck aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Marine More

U.S. Marine Pfc. Craig A. Phelps, a plane captain assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542, communicates with a pilot of an AV-8B Harrier while preparing for a mission.

AL ASAD, Iraq (Nov. 17, 2007) U.S. Marine Pfc. Craig A. Phelps, a plane captain assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542, communicates with a pilot of an AV-8B Harrier while preparing for a mission. U.S. Ma More

U.S. Marine Capt. Shively, left, a pilot assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542, performs a preflight inspection on an AV-8B Harrier before a mission.

AL ASAD, Iraq (Nov. 17, 2007) U.S. Marine Capt. Shively, left, a pilot assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542, performs a preflight inspection on an AV-8B Harrier before a mission. U.S. Marine Corps photo More

U.S. Marine Capt. Shively, left, a pilot assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542, enters a cockpit of an AV-8B Harrier before launching for a mission.

AL ASAD, Iraq (Nov. 17, 2007) U.S. Marine Capt. Shively, left, a pilot assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542, enters a cockpit of an AV-8B Harrier before launching for a mission. U.S. Marine Corps photo More

An AV-8B Harrier attached to the Air Combat Element of the 24 Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) taxis forward while a second Harrier lands just aft aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 30, 2007) An AV-8B Harrier attached to the Air Combat Element of the 24 Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) taxis forward while a second Harrier lands just aft aboard the amphibious assault shi More

An AV-8B Harrier attached to the Air Combat Element of the 24 Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) taxis forward after landing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4).

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 30, 2007) An AV-8B Harrier attached to the Air Combat Element of the 24 Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) taxis forward after landing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) dur More

An AV-8B Harrier tied down to the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1), awaiting the day's flight operations.

INDIAN OCEAN (Dec. 20, 2007) An AV-8B Harrier tied down to the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1), awaiting the day's flight operations. Tarawa and embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit More

An AV-8B Harrier, left, from the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1), performs an aerial refueling maneuver with an F/A-18E Hornet from the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75).

MIDDLE EAST (Jan. 10, 2008) An AV-8B Harrier, left, attached to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron Reinforced, HMM-166 (REIN) embarked on the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1), performs an aerial refuel More

An AV-8B Harrier attached to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 166 Reinforced [HMM 166(REIN)] lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1).

PERSIAN GULF (Feb. 10, 2008) An AV-8B Harrier attached to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 166 Reinforced [HMM 166(REIN)] lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1). U.S. Navy p More

An AV-8B Harrier from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron Reinforced [HMM (REIN)] 166 takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1).

ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 12, 2008) An AV-8B Harrier from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron Reinforced [HMM (REIN)] 166 takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1). Operations in th More

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 166 (reinforced) launches from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1).

PERSIAN GULF (Mar. 01, 2008) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 166 (reinforced) launches from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1). U.S. forces mainta More

An Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) gives hand signals to a pilot in an AV-8B Harrier during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1).

PERSIAN GULF (Mar. 03, 2008) An Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) gives hand signals to the pilot of an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron Reinforced (HMM) 166, during flight operat More

An Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) gives hand signals to a pilot in an AV-8B Harrier during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1).

PERSIAN GULF (Mar. 03, 2008) An Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) gives hand signals to the pilot of an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron Reinforced (HMM) 166, during flight operat More

An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (Reinforced) HMM-166 (REIN), lands on the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1).

PERSIAN GULF (Mar. 06, 2008) An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (Reinforced) HMM-166 (REIN), lands on the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1). Tarawa is operating in the U.S. More

An AV-8B harrier of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron Reinforced (HMM) 166 (REIN) sits on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1) at sunrise.

PERSIAN GULF (Mar. 12, 2008) An AV-8B harrier of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron Reinforced (HMM) 166 (REIN) sits on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1) at sunrise. U.S. Navy pho More

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) Reinforced 166 (REIN) takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1).

PERSIAN GULF (Mar. 15, 2008) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) Reinforced 166 (REIN) takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1). Tarawa is deployed to the U More

Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1) prepare an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) Reinforced 166 (REIN) for flight.

PERSIAN GULF (Mar. 15, 2008) Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1) prepare an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) Reinforced 166 (REIN) for flight. Tarawa i More

An AV-8B harrier of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron Reinforced (HMM) 166 (REIN) launches from the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1).

ARABIAN SEA (Mar. 25, 2008) An AV-8B harrier of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron Reinforced (HMM) 166 (REIN) launches from the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1). U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication More

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron Reinforced (HMM) REIN 166 takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1).

ARABIAN SEA (Mar. 28, 2008) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron Reinforced (HMM) REIN 166 takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1). Tarawa is deployed supporting More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Quoc Nguyen looks on as an AV-8B Harrier, assigned the

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Apr. 29, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Quoc Nguyen looks on as an AV-8B Harrier, assigned the "Nightmares" of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 513, lands aboard the flight de More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Michael Quintos, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), directs the pilot of an AV-8B Harrier assigned to the

SOUTH CHINA SEA (May. 01, 2008) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Michael Quintos, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), directs the pilot of an AV-8B Harrier assigned to the " More

Crew members guide an AV-8B Harrier to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5).

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 06, 2008) Crew members guide an AV-8B Harrier to the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is on a scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communicati More

An AV-8B Harrier prepares to launch from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during night vision flight operations.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (May. 13, 2008) An AV-8B Harrier prepares to launch from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during night vision flight operations. Iwo Jima and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit ar More

A Landing Signalman Enlisted uses hand signals to direct an AV-8B Harrier during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5).

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 15, 2008) A Landing Signalman Enlisted uses hand signals to direct an AV-8B Harrier during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is on a scheduled More

Flight deck crew use hand signals to communicate with and AV-8B Harrier during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5).

PACIFIC OCEAN (May. 15, 2008) Flight deck crew use hand signals to communicate with and AV-8B Harrier during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is on a scheduled d More

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311 lands aboard the Tarawa-class amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) as it steams through the South China Sea.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (May. 30, 2008) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311 lands aboard the Tarawa-class amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) as it steams through the South China Sea. More

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311 lands aboard the Tarawa-class amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) as it steams through the South China Sea.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (May. 30, 2008) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311 lands aboard the Tarawa-class amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) as it steams through the South China Sea. More

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 264 (REIN) of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit makes a vertical landing.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jul. 13, 2008) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 264 (REIN) of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit makes a vertical landing onto the flight deck of the multi-pu More

A Marine cleans the canopy on an AV-8B Harrier.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jul. 17, 2008) A Marine cleans the canopy on an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 264 (HMM 264) on the flight deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo More

An AV-8B Harrier hovers over the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during flight operations.

PERSIAN GULF (Sep. 12, 2008) An AV-8B Harrier hovers over the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during flight operations. Peleliu is deployed in support of maritime security operati More

An AV-8B Harrier launches off the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during flight operations.

PERSIAN GULF (Sep. 12, 2008) An AV-8B Harrier launches off the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during flight operations. Peleliu is deployed in support of maritime security operat More

A landing signalman enlisted uses hand signals to direct an AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during flight operations.

PERSIAN GULF (Sep. 12, 2008) A landing signalman enlisted uses hand signals to direct an AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during flight operations. Peleliu is More