AV-8B Harrier Lands on USS Batan

An AV-8B Harrier from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 263 (reinforced), embarked aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, executes a vertical landing on the flight deck during routine flight operations. The Bataan Amphibious Ready Group is conducting Maritime Security Operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 22nd MEU is currently serving as the reserve force for U.S. Central Command. Photo by Seaman Boyce Erin