020523-N-2210L-001 At sea aboard USS Wasp (LHD 1) May 23, 2002 -- Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Cordell Allen from Chicago, IL, gives Marine pilot Capt. Toby Buchan from Spencertown, NY, permission to launch his AV-8B “Harrier” from the flight deck. Wasp is on a scheduled six month deployment conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Aaron W. Lockhart. (RELEASED) US Navy 020523-N-2210L-001 USS Wasp - AV-8B Harrier

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