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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, commences a vertical landing aboard 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: 517389
    VIRIN: 120129-M-KU932-066
    Resolution: 3300x2400
    Size: 2.97 MB
    Location: USS IWO JIMA (LHD-7), AT SEA

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