Virginia Coast (Mar. 17, 2004) -- Chief Aviation Boatswain's Mate James
Hood, of Cleveland, Ohio, gives the signal to an AV-8B Harrier jump jet
assigned to the "Bulldogs" of Marine Attack Squadron Two Two Three
(VMA-223) to launch off the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship
USS Saipan (LHA 2). Saipan is currently underway in preparation for the
ship's upcoming scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by
Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Latrice Ames. (RELEASED)
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