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.
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 |
Web Views: | 27 |
Downloads: | 13 |
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