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    Certification Exercise

    USS IWO JIMA (LHD-7), AT SEA

    01.29.2012

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Petersheim  

    24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

    An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron VMM-261 (Reinforced), 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to take off from the flight deck of the USS Iwo Jima Jan. 29, 2012, as the 24th MEU prepares for their final at-sea training exercise. The 24th MEU is conducting their Certification Exercise (CERTEX) with Amphibious Squadron 8 scheduled Jan. 27 to Feb. 17, which includes a series of missions intended to evaluate and certify the unit for their upcoming deployment. The harrier detachment is from VMA-542 based out of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C.

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    Date Taken: 01.29.2012
    Date Posted: 02.01.2012 23:32
    Photo ID: 517387
    VIRIN: 120129-M-KU932-026
    Resolution: 3300x2400
    Size: 4.28 MB
    Location: USS IWO JIMA (LHD-7), AT SEA

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