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    22nd MEU | Staff Delegates tour USS Iwo Jima LHD 7 [Image 7 of 13]

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    22nd MEU | Staff Delegates tour USS Iwo Jima LHD 7

    ATLANTIC OCEAN

    04.05.2025

    Photo by Cpl. Sharon Ruiz 

    22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

    Staff delegates receive a demonstration of various weapon systems organic to the Maritime Special Purpose Force, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, during a tour of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group, during a staff delegation visit while underway in the Atlantic Ocean, April 5, 2025. The visit showcased the capabilities of the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit as part of the IWOARG/22MEU team, illustrating the strategic importance of amphibious shipping for projecting power and rapidly responding to global crises. The delegation's visit aboard LHD 7 during Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8), 22nd MEU Integration (PMINT) exercise enabled dialogue between the staff members and Navy and Marine Corps personnel, deepening their understanding of the ARG/MEU's diverse mission sets and underscoring their indispensable role in achieving national security objectives. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sharon Ruiz)

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    Date Taken: 04.05.2025
    Date Posted: 04.18.2025 12:30
    Photo ID: 8957381
    VIRIN: 250405-M-SR021-1170
    Resolution: 3894x2596
    Size: 5.91 MB
    Location: ATLANTIC OCEAN

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