030114-N-2972R-085 At sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Jan. 14, 2003 -- Aviation BoatswainÕs Mate 3rd Class Taradawn Prucencio observes an AV-8B II ÒHarrierÓ during landing and recovery operations on the shipÕs flight deck as the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade comes aboard. The AV-8B II is a second generation, vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) light-attack jet aircraft utilized by the Marine Corps. The primary mission of the AV8-B is to provide responsive close air support for ground forces. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 3rd Class Angel Roman-O
030114-N-2972R-085 At sea aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Jan. 14, 2003 -- Aviation BoatswainÕs Mate 3rd Class Taradawn Prucencio observes an AV-8B II ÒHarrierÓ during landing and recovery operations on the shipÕs flight deck as the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade comes aboard. The AV-8B II is a second generation, vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) light-attack jet aircraft utilized by the Marine Corps. The primary mission of the AV8-B is to provide responsive close air support for ground forces. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 3rd Class Angel Roman-Otero. (RELEASED) US Navy 030114-N-2972R-085 AV-8B II Harrier during landing and recovery operations on the ship%%5Ersquo,s flight deck
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