080315-N-8335D-032 PERSIAN GULF (March 15, 2008) An AV-8B Harrier assigned to Marine
Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) Reinforced 166 (REIN) takes off from the amphibious assault
ship USS Tarawa (LHA 1). Tarawa is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility to help
deter destabilizing activities and safeguard the regional links to the global economy.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Richard Doolin (Released)