An AV-8B Harrier aircraft assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 211 embarked aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex, lands aboard Essex during a mock amphibious assault as part of exercise Talisman Saber 2009. Talisman Saber is a biennial, combined training exercise hosted by the Australian defense forces. USS Essex Participates in Talisman Saber 2009 DVIDS188427

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