Caption:
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 3, 2009) -- An AV-8B Harrier from Marine Medium
Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary
Unit, prepares for its final takeoff from the amphibious assault ship
USS Bataan (LHD 5) after completing a seven-month deployment. The
Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is returning to homeport after conducting
maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of
responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist
2nd Class Kelvin Edwards (RELEASED)
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