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    Navy and Marine Corps aircraft strike Libya [Image 7 of 8]

    Navy and Marine Corps aircraft strike Libya

    MEDITERRANEAN SEA

    03.19.2011

    Courtesy Photo

    U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa/U.S. Sixth Fleet

    Cpl. Sean Moberly with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, runs preflight checks on an AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge in preparation of Operation Odyssey Dawn missions. Joint Task Force Odyssey Dawn is the U.S. Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of U.S. military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes all necessary measures to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by U.S. Navy Admiral Samuel J. Locklear III. (Photo by: Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott Pittman)

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    Date Taken: 03.19.2011
    Date Posted: 03.20.2011 07:52
    Photo ID: 379940
    VIRIN: 110319-N-3154P-631
    Resolution: 2520x1800
    Size: 453.85 KB
    Location: MEDITERRANEAN SEA

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