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In this episode, pilot the AV-8B Harrier using short take offs and vertical landings on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

AV-8B Harriers with Marine Attack Squadron 542, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct carrier landing qualifications at night aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard at sea. Currently deployed in the Asia-Pacific region in support of theatre security operations, the Air Combat Element of the MEU continually trains vital techniques in ship-board operations for upcoming exercises. VMA 542 is the fixed wing asset of the MEU's Air Combat Element, providing long distance reconnaissance and close air support capabilities. Soundbite from Maj. Howard Longwell. Also available in high definition

AV-8B Harriers with Marine Attack Squadron 542, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct carrier landing qualifications at night aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard at sea. Currently deployed in the Asia-Pacific region in support of theatre security operations, the Air Combat Element of the MEU continually trains vital techniques in ship-board operations for upcoming exercises. VMA 542 is the fixed wing asset of the MEU's Air Combat Element, providing long distance reconnaissance and close air support capabilities. Soundbites include Maj. Howard Longwell - AV-8B Harrier Pilot, VMA 542, Hometown: Waterloo, NY. Suggested Lead: Think landing jets on the deck of a moving ship is difficult ? Cpl. Jonathan Wright shows us how the 31st MEU's AV-8B Harrier pilots land their jets vertically, in compete darkness. Suggested Tag - The 31st MEU is the only continuously forward deployed MEU and is the Marine Corp's force in readiness in the Asia Pacific region. Produced by Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright. Also available in High Definition.

AV-8B Harriers with Marine Attack Squadron 542 join the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard at sea. The 31st MEU is currently deployed in the Asia-Pacific region in support of theater security operations. VMA 542 is the fixed wing asset of the MEU's Air Combat Element, providing long distance reconnaissance and close air support capabilities. Soundbite from Capt. Kevin Hughes. Also available in high definition