040317-N-2651J-002 Virginia Coast (Mar. 17, 2004) - An AV-8B Harrier jump jet assigned to the ÒBulldogsÓ of Marine Attack Squadron Two Two Three (VMA-223) makes it's final approach to the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2) during flight deck certification. Saipan is currently underway in preparation for the ship's upcoming scheduled deployment. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Apprentice Gary L. Johnson III. (RELEASED) US Navy 040317-N-2651J-002 An AV-8B Harrier jump jet assigned to the %%5Eldquo,Bulldogs%%5Erdquo, of Marine Attack Squadron Two Two Three (VMA-223) makes it

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040317-N-2651J-002 Virginia Coast (Mar. 17, 2004) - An AV-8B Harrier jump jet assigned to the ÒBulldogsÓ of Marine Attack Squadron Two Two Three (VMA-223) makes it's final approach to the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2) during flight deck certification. Saipan is currently underway in preparation for the ship's upcoming scheduled deployment. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Apprentice Gary L. Johnson III. (RELEASED) US Navy 040317-N-2651J-002 An AV-8B Harrier jump jet assigned to the %%5Eldquo,Bulldogs%%5Erdquo, of Marine Attack Squadron Two Two Three (VMA-223) makes it's final approach to the amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA 2)

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