An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, launches off the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training (PMINT) off the coast of San Diego Feb. 28, 2015. The 15th MEU’s air combat element is training with the Sailors of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group to improve their ability handle flight operations while embarked. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey/Released) 15th MEU pilots practice landing on USS Essex 150228-M-JT438-040

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