KILL GADAFFI US v. Gaddafi Operation Odyssey Dawn Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers Bombers v. Lybia 21/3/11 P.5

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Description: KILL GADAFFI USS KEARSARGE, At Sea (NNS) -- US Navy EA-18G Growlers from coalition bases and US Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers aboard USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) launched March 20, in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn, to enforce UN Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1973, which is centered on protecting Libyan citizens from further harm. The Growlers provided electronic warfare support over Libya while Harriers from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducted strikes against Muammar Gaddafi's ground forces and air defenses, joining an international effort to halt an offensive against the Libyan populace. "Protecting the innocent and conducting combined operations are what we are designed to do," said Col. Mark J. Desens, commanding officer of 26th MEU. "Our forces are doing both as part of the US commitment to protect Libyan citizens." Joint Task Force (JTF) Odyssey Dawn is the US Africa Command task force established to provide operational and tactical command and control of US military forces supporting the international response to the unrest in Libya and enforcement of UNSCR 1973. UNSCR 1973 authorizes all necessary measures to protect civilians in Libya under threat of attack by Qadhafi's regime forces. JTF Odyssey Dawn is commanded by Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III. Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers Land on USS Kearsarge Marine Corps AV-8B Harriers with Marine Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, land on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship ...
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