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Caption:
ARABIAN SEA (Feb. 12, 2008) -- An AV-8B Harrier from Marine Medium
Helicopter Squadron Reinforced [HMM (REIN)] 166 takes off from the
flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1).
Operations in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility are focused on
reassuring regional partners of the Coalition's commitment to help set
conditions for security and stability. U.S. forces maintain a naval and
air presence in the region that deters destabilizing activities while
safeguarding the region's vital links to the global economy. U.S. Navy
photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mike Leporati (RELEASED)
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