A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopter, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, hoists a Reconnaissance Marine, with Maritime Raid Force, LCF-24, from San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) during a Maritime Interdiction Operation Full Mission Profile off the coast of Venezuela, July 17, 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: | 07.17.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.18.2026 14:22 |
| Photo ID: | 9817948 |
| VIRIN: | 260717-M-TH104-2071 |
| Resolution: | 1920x1080 |
| Size: | 333.75 KB |
| Location: | CARIBBEAN SEA |
| Web Views: | 8 |
| Downloads: | 1 |
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