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180927-N-AT135-1065
180927-N-AT135-1065 U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 27, 2018) Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) prepare F-35B Lightning II aircraft, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), for launch aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) in preparation for the F-35B's first combat strike, Sept. 27, 2018. The Essex ARG and 13th MEU is the first U.S. Navy/Marine Corps team to deploy to U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations with the transformational warfighting capabilities of the F-35B Lightning II, making it a more lethal, flexible and persistent force, leading to a more stable region for our partner nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew Freeman/released)

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Photo by: MC3 MATTHEW FREEMAN |  VIRIN: 180927-N-AT135-1065.jpg