ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 22, 2025) Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Zachary DeGuzman, from Raleigh, North Carolina, top, and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Alex Cruz, from Queens, New York, assigned to Helicopter Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 “Chargers”, work on an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) 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 Brendan Watt)
Date Taken: | 03.22.2025 |
Date Posted: | 03.24.2025 23:14 |
Photo ID: | 8933603 |
VIRIN: | 250322-N-RQ053-1139 |
Resolution: | 5287x3525 |
Size: | 1.71 MB |
Location: | ATLANTIC OCEAN, ATLANTIC OCEAN |
Hometown: | RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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