Caption:
PERSIAN GULF (Sept. 15, 2007) -- An AV-8B Harrier attached to the 13th
Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Air Combat Element lands on the flight
deck aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).
Marines and equipment from the 13th MEU returned to Bonhomme Richard,
following a 3.5-month tour providing assault support, close-air
support, heavy lift capabilities, as well as intelligence, surveillance
and reconnaissance for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Forward in the Al
Anbar Province, Iraq. Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group is
conducting maritime operations in 5th Fleet. U.S. Navy photo by Mass
Communication Specialist 3rd Class Robert C. Long (RELEASED)
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