Photos: Iwo Jima ARG
121016-N-OR551-031 GULF OF ADEN (Oct. 16, 2012) Sgt. Jesse Alcala, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 (Reinforced) prepares an AV-8B Harrier to be positioned for take off on the flight deck aboard multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit are deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Morgan E. Dial/Released)
