An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, launches off the flight deck of the USS Essex (LHD 2) during Certification Exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of San Diego April 13, 2015. The MEU’s Harriers executed a long-range strike from off the coast of San Diego to training ranges near Hill Air Force Base, Utah. CERTEX is the final test for the MEU before deploy along with the Sailors of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group in the spring.  (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Elize McKelvey/Released)
Cpl. Elize McKelvey
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