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    USS Iwo Jima Conduct Flight Operations [Image 5 of 12]

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    USS Iwo Jima Conduct Flight Operations

    ATLANTIC OCEAN

    05.15.2025

    Photo by Seaman Andrew Eggert 

    Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 8

    ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 15, 2025) A CH-53 Super Stallion assigned to the "Thunder Chickens" of Marine Squadron (VMM) 263, lifts off during flight operations on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are underway in the Atlantic Ocean completing integrated naval warfighting training. ARGMEUEX prepared integrated naval task forces for sustained, high-end Joint and combined combat. Integrated naval training provides combatant commanders and the Commander-in-Chief highly capable forces that deter adversaries, underpin American security and economic prosperity, and reassure Allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Eggert)

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    Date Taken: 05.15.2025
    Date Posted: 05.15.2025 21:54
    Photo ID: 9039550
    VIRIN: 250515-N-FN990-2009
    Resolution: 5278x3770
    Size: 1.84 MB
    Location: ATLANTIC OCEAN

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