ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 25, 2025) Two AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 “Bulldogs”, land on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) while underway. Iwo Jima is conducting exercises designed to enhance warfighting effectiveness and interoperability as part of its advanced phase of training at sea. Iwo Jima is the flagship of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group which is uniquely positioned to deter aggression, project power through presence abroad, and execute contingency missions with its integrated Marine Corps team in support of U.S. strategic interests. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joseph T. Miller)
ATLANTIC OCEAN – The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) successfully completed its basic phase on Mar 14, and began its advanced phase with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group.
The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) arrived in Souda Bay, Greece, for a scheduled port visit on March 10, 2025, reinforcing the strong and enduring partnership between the United States and Greece.
The Blue Ridge-class command and control ship USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20), arrived in Larnaca, Republic of Cyprus (ROC) on March 6, 2025 for a scheduled port visit and reception.
