CARIBBEAN SEA (Sept. 30, 2025) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) Airman Christian Paule signals to a MV-22B Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), to take off from the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s priorities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Eggert)
| Date Taken: | 09.29.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 10.29.2025 16:18 |
| Photo ID: | 9359077 |
| VIRIN: | 250930-N-FN990-2058 |
| Resolution: | 5196x3464 |
| Size: | 1.29 MB |
| Location: | CARIBBEAN SEA |
| Web Views: | 22 |
| Downloads: | 6 |
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