U.S. Pacific Fleet
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PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 6, 2018) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrtor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepares to take off from the flight deck. America, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to strengthen partnerships and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vance Hand/Released)
180106-N-ZS023-030
PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 6, 2018) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrtor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) prepares to take off from the flight deck. America, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to strengthen partnerships and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vance Hand/Released)