030114-N-2972R-071 At sea aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) Jan. 14, 2003 -- An AV-8B II ÒHarrierÓ assigned to the ÒBulldogsÓ of Attack Squadron Two Two Three (VMA-223) lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship. The AV-8B II is a second generation, vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) light-attack jet aircraft utilized by the Marine Corps. The primary mission of the AV8-B is to provide responsive close air support for ground forces. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 3rd Class Angel Roman-Otero. (RELEASED) 030114-N-2972R-071 by navalsafetycenter

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