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180830-N-AF263-0158
INDIAN OCEAN (Aug. 30, 2018) – An F-35B Lightning II, attached to the “Avengers” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, launches from the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a regularly scheduled deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations. The Essex ARG and 13th MEU is the first continental U.S. Navy/Marine Corps team to deploy with the new and increased multi-mission capabilities of the F-35B Lightning II, ultimately increasing the lethality and survivability of the amphibious force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sabyn L. Marrs)
| Date Taken: | 08.30.2018 |
| Date Posted: | 09.05.2018 12:11 |
| Photo ID: | 4702366 |
| VIRIN: | 180830-N-AF263-0158 |
| Resolution: | 1995x1330 |
| Size: | 897.04 KB |
| Location: | INDIAN OCEAN |
| Web Views: | 224 |
| Downloads: | 29 |
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