Caption:
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (Aug. 25, 2009) -- An AV-8B
Harrier aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263
(Reinforced), embarked aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship
USS Bataan (LHD 5) with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU),
executes a vertical landing during routine flight operations. The
Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is conducting maritime security
operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy
photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Erin
Boyce (RELEASED)
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