A photo illustration showcases Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima's (LHD 7) Role 2 medical capability. Iwo Jima is now operating in the Atlantic Ocean following its deployment to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility. U.S. military forces remain deployed to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in support of Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking, deter malign actors and protect the homeland through continuous presence. (U.S. Navy photo illustration)
| Date Taken: | 04.21.2026 |
| Published: | 06-02-26 12:51 PM |
| Graphic ID: | 42798 |
| VIRIN: | 260421-N-FN990-2002 |
| Size: | 973.23 KB |
| Location: | ATLANTIC OCEAN |
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