180802-N-OA516-0088 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 2, 2018) An AV-8B Harrier II attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced) prepares to take off from the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), Aug. 2, 2018. Iwo Jima is deployed with its amphibious ready group in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in Europe and the Middle East. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kevin Leitner)