040317-N-8606T-002 Virginia Coast (Mar. 17, 2004) - An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the ÒBulldogsÓ of Marine Attack Squadron Two Two Three (VMA-223) launches off the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA-2) during flight deck certifications. Saipan is currently underway in preparation for the ship's upcoming scheduled deployment. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Courtney Torgrude. (RELEASED) US Navy 040317-N-8606T-002 An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the %%5Eldquo,Bulldogs%%5Erdquo, of Marine Attack Squadron Two Two Three (VMA-223) launches off the bow of the amphibious a

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040317-N-8606T-002 Virginia Coast (Mar. 17, 2004) - An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the ÒBulldogsÓ of Marine Attack Squadron Two Two Three (VMA-223) launches off the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA-2) during flight deck certifications. Saipan is currently underway in preparation for the ship's upcoming scheduled deployment. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Courtney Torgrude. (RELEASED) US Navy 040317-N-8606T-002 An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the %%5Eldquo,Bulldogs%%5Erdquo, of Marine Attack Squadron Two Two Three (VMA-223) launches off the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA-2)

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