170307-N-DS065-0149 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 7, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Samantha Vasquez directs an MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (VMM-261) as it takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). The ship is underway conducting a series of qualifications and certifications as part of the basic phase of training in preparation for future operations and deployments. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Evan A. Denny/Released)

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