ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2013) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Robert Blessing signals an AV-8B Harrier jet assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 to launch from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is conducting flight deck qualifications in preparation for joint strike fighter developmental testing. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gretchen Albrecht/Released) 130624-N-NR998-348 Join the conversation U

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ATLANTIC OCEAN (June 24, 2013) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 1st Class Robert Blessing signals an AV-8B Harrier jet assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 to launch from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is conducting flight deck qualifications in preparation for joint strike fighter developmental testing. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gretchen Albrecht/Released) 130624-N-NR998-348 Join the conversation USS Wasp conducts flight operations. (9183876521)

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