090716-N-9950J-173 CORAL SEA (July 16, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Quoc Nguyen, from Sacramento, Calif., directs a taxiing AV-8B Harrier aircraft on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) 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. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Greg Johnson/Released) US Navy 090716-N-9950J-173 Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Quoc Nguyen, from Sacramento, Ca

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090716-N-9950J-173 CORAL SEA (July 16, 2009) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Quoc Nguyen, from Sacramento, Calif., directs a taxiing AV-8B Harrier aircraft on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) 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. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Greg Johnson/Released) US Navy 090716-N-9950J-173 Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Quoc Nguyen, from Sacramento, Calif., directs a taxiing AV-8B Harrier aircraft on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2)

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