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A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1) as the ship operates in the Persian Gulf on March 12, 2008. The Harrier and pilot are assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 166 (Reinforced).

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier lands on the flight deck of the USS Tarawa.

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1) as the ship operates in the Persian Gulf on March 12, 2008. The Harrier and pilot are assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 166 (Reinforced).

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