An AV-8B Harrier jet aircraft assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 542 prepares to land aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex. Essex is part of the forward-deployed Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is participating in Valiant Shield 2010, a joint-service exercise designed to enhance interoperability between forces. USS Essex action DVIDS321196

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