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Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Chase Coker launches an AV-8B Harrier II off the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Boxer in the Arabian Gulf, July 11, 2106. The Boxer is supporting Operation Inherent Resolve in the 5th Fleet area of operations. Coker is an aviation boatswain's mate handling. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jose Jaen

Harrier Launch

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Chase Coker launches an AV-8B Harrier II off the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Boxer in the Arabian Gulf, July 11, 2106. The Boxer is supporting Operation Inherent Resolve in the 5th Fleet area of operations. Coker is an aviation boatswain's mate handling. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jose Jaen

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