150222-N-AC979-160 PACIFIC OCEAN (Feb. 22, 2015) – An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311 prepares to take off from amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is currently conducting Harrier operations for the first time off the coast of California. The ship is the first of its class and is optimized for Marine Corps aviation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael McNabb/Released)
Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael McNabb
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