ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 17, 2025) Two CH-53 Super Stallions, assigned to the “Thunder Chickens” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263, prepares to lift off from 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 3rd Class Nathan Huang)
Date Taken: | 05.16.2025 |
Date Posted: | 05.17.2025 22:36 |
Photo ID: | 9043575 |
VIRIN: | 250516-N-TM159-1080 |
Resolution: | 4000x6000 |
Size: | 1.2 MB |
Location: | ATLANTIC OCEAN |
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