ARLINGTON, Va. (Feb. 21, 2025)–Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) pose for photos with surviving veterans from the Battle of Iwo Jima during the 80th Anniversary Commemoration of the Battle of Iwo Jima. Iwo Jima is the second amphibious assault ship to bear the battle's namesake. Iwo Jima is the flagship of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, a force 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 Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Isaac Rodriguez)
Date Taken: | 02.21.2025 |
Date Posted: | 02.24.2025 18:05 |
Photo ID: | 8884103 |
VIRIN: | 250221-N-OJ308-1014 |
Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
Size: | 7.37 MB |
Location: | ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, US |
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