U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Gabriel Flores, Executive Officer, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit gives parting words and sends-off Ms. Kaitlin Klieber, Military Policy Advisor to Sen. Tim Kaine, as she departs the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group, concluding the 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)
Date Taken: | 04.04.2025 |
Date Posted: | 04.18.2025 12:30 |
Photo ID: | 8957423 |
VIRIN: | 250405-M-SR021-1311 |
Resolution: | 3982x2655 |
Size: | 5.68 MB |
Location: | ATLANTIC OCEAN |
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