U.S. Navy Capt. Kathryn Wijnaldum, executive officer of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), observes maritime traffic during a sea-and-anchor evolution from the bridge wing while departing Ponce, Puerto Rico, March 7, 2026. 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 to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Navy photo)
| Date Taken: | 03.07.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 04.09.2026 23:01 |
| Photo ID: | 9579542 |
| VIRIN: | 260307-N-FN990-1118 |
| Resolution: | 6000x4000 |
| Size: | 2.54 MB |
| Location: | PONCE, PR |
| Web Views: | 22 |
| Downloads: | 3 |
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