081014-N-9950J-098 EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 14, 2008) Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Juan Villones directs the launch of an AV-8B Harrier jet from Marine Attack Squadron (VMA 223) on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) are preparing for this year's amphibious landing exercise (PHIBLEX), a two-week, bilateral exercise conducted in cooperation with military personnel of the Republic of the Philippines. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Greg Johnson/Re
081014-N-9950J-098 EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 14, 2008) Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Juan Villones directs the launch of an AV-8B Harrier jet from Marine Attack Squadron (VMA 223) on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) are preparing for this year's amphibious landing exercise (PHIBLEX), a two-week, bilateral exercise conducted in cooperation with military personnel of the Republic of the Philippines. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Second Class Greg Johnson/Released) US Navy 081014-N-9950J-098 Senior Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Juan Villones directs the launch of an AV-8B Harrier jet
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