150602-N-MD297-020 PACIFIC OCEAN (June 2, 2015) An AV-8B Harrier from the Greyhawks of Marine Medium-Lift Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 (Reinforced) takes off on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2). The Essex Amphibious Ready Group is operating in the U.S. 7th fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Huey D. Younger Jr./Released)