170211-N-YT019-0176 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 11, 2017) – Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Joshua Diefendorf, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), launches an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214. America is currently underway conducting routine operations in preparation for deployment later this year. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Joshua Samoluk/Released)

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