090810-N-9950J-179 PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 10, 2009) An AV-8B Harrier jump-jet lifts off the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during the fly off of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211. Essex is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed Amphibious Ready Group and serves as the flagship for Task Force 76. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Greg Johnson/Released) US Navy 090810-N-9950J-179 An AV-8B Harrier jump-jet lifts off the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2)

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