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.
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 |
Web Views: | 23 |
Downloads: | 12 |
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