170302-N-WF272-020 PHILIPPINE SEA (March 2, 2017) An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the "Tomcats" of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is on a routine patrol, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to serve as a forward-capability for any type of contingency. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Diana Quinlan/Released) Marine Harrier jets provide unique aviation capability for Navy-Marine team by #PACOM

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