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151121-N-FV739-031
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2015) Lance Cpl. Jean Ortega configures an external fuel tank on an AV-8B Harrier , from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium-lift Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced), in the hangar bay of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU), is currently operating in the U.S. 7th fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher A. Veloicaza/Released)
151121-N-FV739-031
PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2015) Lance Cpl. Jean Ortega configures an external fuel tank on an AV-8B Harrier , from the “Greyhawks” of Marine Medium-lift Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced), in the hangar bay of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is the flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (15th MEU), is currently operating in the U.S. 7th fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher A. Veloicaza/Released)