A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, hoists a Marine with Maritime Raid Force, LCF-24, from San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) during a Maritime Interdiction Operation Full Mission Profile rehearsal while underway in the Caribbean Sea, May 22, 2026. U.S. military forces are 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. Marine Corps photo)
| Date Taken: | 05.22.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.29.2026 10:02 |
| Photo ID: | 9713452 |
| VIRIN: | 260522-M-TH104-2432 |
| Resolution: | 2705x4058 |
| Size: | 720.59 KB |
| Location: | CARIBBEAN SEA |
| Web Views: | 3 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
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