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An AV-8B Harrier performs a vertical landing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) during Bold Alligator 2012. Bold Alligator is the largest amphibious exercise in the past 10 years and represents the Navy and Marine Corps' revitalization of the full range of amphibious operations. The exercise focuses on today's fight with today's forces, while showcasing the advantages of seabasing. The exercise will take place Jan. 30 through Feb. 12, 2012 afloat and ashore in and around Virginia and North Carolina. #BA12 (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tom Gagnier/Released)

An AV-8B Harrier approaches the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during flight operations. Peleliu is participating in exercise Iron Fist 2012. Iron Fist is a training exercise between U.S. Marines and the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force designed to increase interoperability and amphibious capabilities throughout U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Russell/Released)

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the Red Dragons of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 268, from Yuma, Ariz., lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). Makin Island is preparing for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David McKee/Released)

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214 lands on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew R. Cole/Released)

An AV-8B Harrier aircraft assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 513 refuels during a routine aerial refueling operation over Helmand River Valley, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. VMA-513 provides aerial support for ground units ensuring they are able to continue their mission throughout the Helmand Province. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert R. Carrasco/Released)

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214, lands on the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting operations in the western Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew R. Cole/Released)

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214 lands aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). Essex is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting operations in the western Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eva-Marie Ramsaran/Released)

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 31 conducts the first test flight of a mix of 50-50 jet fuel and biofuel. The test was conducted over Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake. (U.S. Navy photo/Released)

Flight deck personnel assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) reposition AV-8B Harrier aircraft assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214. Essex is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is participating in an amphibious landing exercise with the Armed Forces of the Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Mark Anthony R. Padrigo, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), gives the signals as an AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 214 takes off from the flight deck. Essex is part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and is participating in an amphibious landing exercise with the Armed Forces of the Philippines. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Casey H. Kyhl/Released)

The AV-8B Harrier performs during AirFest 2008 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)

A Marine AV-8B Harrier makes a vertical landing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) after supporting Marine ground combat operations in southern Iraq. Bonhomme Richard and her embarked Harriers are in the Central Command Area of Responsibility conducting combat operations in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate Airman Recruit Staci Bitzer)

An AV-8 Harrier launches from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and the continuing war on terrorism. Bataan and her embarked Marines are components of Amphibious Task Force East (ATF-E). The ship and crew left Norfolk, Va., for an unscheduled deployment in support of the global war on terrorism. This is the ship's third deployment since it’s commissioning in September 1997. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer's Mate 1st Class Jimmy D. Lee)

Chief Aviation Boatswains Mate Louis K. Peterson gives the launch signal to an AV-8B II Harrier assigned to the “Black Knights” of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 264 (HMM-264) from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). HMM-264 is part of the Aviation Combat Element (ACE) for the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) embarked aboard USS Iwo Jima. The AV-8B II is a second generation, vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) light-attack jet aircraft utilized by the Marine Corps. The primary mission of the Harrier is to provide responsive close air support for ground forces. Iwo Jima is home ported in Norfolk, Va., and is on deployment supporting missions under Operation Enduring Freedom. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class R. J. Stratchko)

Lance Cpl. Corry Savage is the brake rider for an AV-8B “Harrier” while Aviation Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Ralph Floyd moves the aircraft with an aircraft towing tractor on the ship’s starboard-side elevator. Kearsarge is the flagship for Amphibious Task Force East (ATF-E), which departed on January 17th carrying the North Carolina-based 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s 7,000 Marines on an undisclosed mission. (Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Angel Roman-Otero)

An AV-8B “Harrier” rests aboard Kearsarge as another (right) descends to land on the flight deck aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship. Kearsarge is deployed with and serving as the flagship for a seven ship Amphibious Task Force East (ATF-E) conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Alicia Tasz)

An AV-8B II “Harrier” assigned to the “Bulldogs” of Attack Squadron Two Two Three (VMA-223) lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship. The AV-8B II is a second generation, vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) light-attack jet aircraft utilized by the Marine Corps. The primary mission of the AV8-B is to provide responsive close air support for ground forces. (Photo: U.S. Navy/Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Angel Roman-Otero)

A Marine AV-8B Harrier fighter aircraft makes its approach for a landing aboard the San Diego-based amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). The Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), along with several Aircraft Carrier battlegroups, are deployed and conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (Photo: Master Chief Photographer's Mate Terry Cosgrove)

A U.S. Marine Corps Aircraft Handler directs an AV-8B "Harrier" to its parking spot on the flight deck upon its return from a routine patrol and surveillance flight. The Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), along with numerous aircraft carrier battlegroups, are deployed in support of operation "Enduring Freedom." (Photo: U.S. Navy Photo by Master Chief Photographer’s Mate Terry Cosgrove)