NORFOLK, Va. (Aug. 14, 2025) - The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) departed Naval Station Norfolk for a regularly-scheduled deployment, Aug. 14, 2025. Sailors and Marines of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG) - 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) departed Norfolk and Camp Lejeune, North Carolina after completing a comprehensive, nine-month training program. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Derek Cole)
