ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 20, 2025) Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), standby as an aircraft elevator prepares to lift a MH60-S Seahawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, the “Chargers”, to the flight deck while underway. Iwo Jima is conducting exercises as part of its advanced phase of training at sea, the exercises are designed to enhance warfighting effectiveness and interoperability. 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 photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Zachary Swigart)
Date Taken: | 03.20.2025 |
Date Posted: | 03.24.2025 22:40 |
Photo ID: | 8933509 |
VIRIN: | 250320-N-IH507-1024 |
Resolution: | 4725x3150 |
Size: | 1.74 MB |
Location: | ATLANTIC OCEAN |
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