190116-M-QS181-0255 PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 16, 2019) Pilots with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare to land an AH-1W Super Cobra aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26). Pilots and aircrews must certify in a number of qualifications while aboard Navy ships. The Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU are conducting routine operations as a part of USS Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) in the eastern Pacific Ocean. ( Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jason Monty)

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