AV-8B Harriers get permission for take-off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1).

Indian Ocean (Apr. 11, 2004) AV-8B Harriers assigned to the "Fighting Griffins" of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron Two Six Six (HMM-266) get permission for take-off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) and Wasp are currently on deployment as part of Expeditionary Strike Group Two (ESG 2) in the 5th Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Teresa J. Ellison File# 040411-N-6380E-284