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GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 16, 2018) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Landon Jamison launches an F-35B Lightning II attached to the Avengers of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 from the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) during a scheduled deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is the first U.S. Navy/Marine Corps team to deploy tot eh U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations with the transformational warfighting capabilities of the F-35B Lightning II, making it a more lethal, flexible and persistent force, leading to a more stable region for our partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sabyn L. Marrs/Released)
Date Taken: | 09.16.2018 |
Date Posted: | 09.19.2018 00:26 |
Photo ID: | 4751028 |
VIRIN: | 180916-N-AF263-0402 |
Resolution: | 4260x3043 |
Size: | 1.11 MB |
Location: | GULF OF ADEN |
Web Views: | 74 |
Downloads: | 27 |
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