Captivating Images Of The AV-8B Harrier

An AV-8b Harrier, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), secured by chocks and chains on the USS Makin Island (LHD 8) flight deck. Makin Island is underway off the coast of Southern California, conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) with Amphibious Squadron Five and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

A McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), secured by chocks and chains on the USS Makin Island (LHD 8) flight deck. These AV-8b Harrier images were photographed by military veterans and service members. 

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the "Ridge Runners" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The ship is the flagship of its amphibious ready group, which is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance amphibious capability with regional partners and to serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency.

An AV-8B Harrier assigned to the “Ridge Runners” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct maintenance on an AV-8B Harrier aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), in the Arabian Gulf, Dec. 28, 2015. The 26th MEU is embarked on the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group and is deployed to maintain regional security in the 5th Fleet area of operations.

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct maintenance on an AV-8B Harrier aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3), in the Arabian Gulf.

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier refuels from a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron before aerial refueling during a Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve mission Feb. 10, 2017. The KC-10 provides aerial refueling capabilities for the CJTF as it supports the Iraqi Security Forces and the partnered forces in Syria as they work to liberate territory and people under the control of ISIS.

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier refuels from a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron.

An AV-8B Harrier from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) launches off the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp is deployed as part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, which is offloading the 22nd MEU after completing a six-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations.

An AV-8B Harrier from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) launches off the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1).  These AV-8b Harrier images were photographed by military veterans and service members. 

An AV-8B Harrier, from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) Dec. 6, 2016. The 22nd MEU, embarked on Wasp, is conducting precision air strikes in support of Libyan forces against Daesh targets in Sirte, Libya, as part of Operation Odyssey Lightning.

An AV-8B Harrier, from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1).

A marine inspects an AV-8B Harrier, from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, following its arrival at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay, Oct. 13, 2016. NSA Souda Bay enables the forward operations and responsiveness of U.S. and allied forces in support of Navy Region, Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia's mission to provide services to the fleet, fighter, and family.

A marine inspects an AV-8B Harrier, from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, following its arrival at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Souda Bay.

Two U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B pilots fly in formation behind a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron after aerial refueling during a Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve mission March 22, 2017. The Harrier is capable of operating from ships and austere forward bases in direct support of ground forces.

Two U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B pilots fly in formation behind a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron after aerial refueling.

Marine Col. Eric Austin, commander, Marine Aircraft Group 14 out of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina prepares to takeoff from Hunter Army Airfield April 26. The Marines were on HAAF conducting short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) operations.

Marine Col. Eric Austin, commander, Marine Aircraft Group 14 out of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina prepares to takeoff from Hunter Army Airfield. These AV-8b Harrier images were photographed by military veterans and service members. 

An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the "Tomcats" of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is on a routine patrol, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance warfighting readiness and posture forward as a ready-response force for any type of contingency.

An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the “Tomcats” of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

An AV-8B Harrier II, assigned to the "Tomcats" of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The ship is conducting unit-level training to ensure warfighting readiness in preparation for a routine patrol in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific region.

An AV-8B Harrier II, assigned to the “Tomcats” of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, lands aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). These AV-8b Harrier images were photographed by military veterans and service members. 

A AV-8B Harrier shows off its hovering and maneuvering capabilities for the crowd during the 2015 MCAS Miramar Air Show aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 3. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Uriel Avendano/Released)

A AV-8B Harrier shows off its hovering and maneuvering capabilities for the crowd during the 2015 MCAS Miramar Air Show aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif.

An AV-8B Harrier II aircraft arrives for static display at the Smoky Mountain Air Show.

An AV-8B Harrier II aircraft arrives for static display at the Smoky Mountain Air Show.

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning (OOL), Sept. 22, 2016. OOL is an ongoing operation at the request of the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA), the United States military conducted precision air strikes against Daesh targets in Sirte, Libya, to support GNA-affiliated forces seeking to defeat Daesh in its primary stronghold in Libya.

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier II from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) in support of Operation Odyssey Lightning (OOL).

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Morgan Jackson signals an AV-8B Harrier II assigned to the "Ridge Runners" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 to launch from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The ship is deployed in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security operations designed to reassure allies and partners, and preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region.

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Morgan Jackson signals an AV-8B Harrier II assigned to the “Ridge Runners” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 to launch from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). These AV-8b Harrier images were photographed by military veterans and service members. 

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542 taxis down the runway at Chitose Air Base, Japan, Dec. 12, 2016. Four of VMA-542’s Harriers are conducting flight training daily out of Chitose as part of the Aviation Training Relocation Program. The ATR is an effort to increase operational readiness between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Japan Air Self Defense Force, improve interoperability and reduce noise concerns of aviation training on local communities by disseminating training locations throughout Japan.

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 542 taxis down the runway at Chitose Air Base, Japan.

U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers fly behind a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron in support of a Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve mission Feb. 10, 2017. The KC-10 provides aerial refueling capabilities for the CJTF as it supports the Iraqi Security Forces and the partnered forces in Syria as they work to liberate territory and people under the control of ISIS.

U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers fly behind a U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender from the 908th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron in support of a Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve mission.

An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), rests on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) as USS Somerset (LPD 25), left, and the dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14) cruise along side during a vertical replenishment. Makin Island is deployed with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), rests on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8).

An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Tomcats of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, lands aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard is conducting unit-level training to ensure warfighting readiness in preparation for a routine patrol in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific region.

An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Tomcats of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, lands aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). These AV-8b Harrier images were photographed by military veterans and service members. 

AV-8B Harriers, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, rest on the flight deck as the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) is anchored in Hong Kong for a scheduled port visit. Makin Island, the flagship for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance amphibious capability with regional partners and to serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency.

AV-8B Harriers, assigned to the Ridge Runners of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, rest on the flight deck as the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) is anchored in Hong Kong for a scheduled port visit.

An AV-8B Harrier, from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) Sept. 19, 2016. The 22nd MEU, embarked on Wasp, is conducting precision air strikes in support of the Libyan Government of National Accord-aligned forces against Daesh targets in Sirte, Libya, as part of Operation Odyssey Lightning.

An AV-8B Harrier, from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1).

An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, is secured to an aircraft elevator aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). The ship is on a routine patrol, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to serve as a forward-capability for any type of contingency.

An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, is secured to an aircraft elevator aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

An AV-8B Harrier, from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is prepared for takeoff on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) Aug. 23, 2016. The 22nd MEU, embarked on Wasp, is conducting precision air strikes in support of the Libyan Government of National Accord-aligned forces against Daesh targets in Sirte, Libya, as part of Operation Odyssey Lightning.

An AV-8B Harrier, from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is prepared for takeoff on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1).

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