020212-N-2383B-506 At sea aboard USS Bataan (LHD 5) Feb. 12, 2002 -- A Marine Corps AV-8B ÒHarrierÓ assigned to the ÒBlue KnightsÓ of Marine Helicopter Medium Squadron Three Six Five (HMM-365), prepares for launch. Bataan and elements of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) are conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Navy photo by Chief Photographer's Mate Johnny Bivera. (RELEASED) US Navy 020212-N-2383B-506 AV-8B

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