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U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christian Cortez/Released 221204-M-VU488-1054.JPG
Nov 21, 2025
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ryan Gettinger, an AV-8B Harrier II jet pilot with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 231, vertically lands an AV-8B Harrier II jet on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), Dec. 4, 2022. VMA-231 trained with U.S. Sailors to strengthen interoperability and conduct carrier qualifications prior to their upcoming deployment with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. VMA-231 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Cortez)
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