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A Marine AV8-B Harrier lands on the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during flight operations on May 24, 2005. The amphibious assault ship and embarked its 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are currently conducting Maritime Security Operations in the Persian Gulf.

A Marine AV8-B Harrier lands on the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3).

A Marine AV8-B Harrier lands on the flight deck of the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during flight operations on May 24, 2005. The amphibious assault ship and embarked its 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are currently conducting Maritime Security Operations in the Persian Gulf.

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