An AV-8B Harrier with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares to take off from the flight deck aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3). The Harriers, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (Reinforced), carry out daily routine flights in order to maintain operational readiness. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific throug
An AV-8B Harrier with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit prepares to take off from the flight deck aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD-3). The Harriers, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264 (Reinforced), carry out daily routine flights in order to maintain operational readiness. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. ( Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Henson/Released)
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