A Marine pilot with Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) off the coast of San Diego Feb. 24, 2015. The AV-8B Harrier pilot is part of the 15th MEU’s air combat element; the aircraft is used as an air-to-air fighter and light attack air to ground bomber. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Steve H. Lopez/Released) 15th MEU pilots conduct day, night landing ops 150224-M-TJ275-220

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