Marine Corps Capt. William Norton, an AV-8B Harrier II jet pilot with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231, takes off in an AV-8B Harrier II jet from the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Dec. 6, 2022. VMA-231 trained with Sailors to strengthen interoperability and conduct carrier qualifications prior to their upcoming deployment with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. VMA-231 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Cortez)

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