ARABIAN GULF (Sept. 19, 2015) An AV-8B Harrier with Medium Marine Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, returns to the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) after flying missions in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. The 15th MEU is embarked aboard the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regional security in the 5th Fleet area of operations. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey/Released)

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