Spanish marines conduct an amphibious assault during Fleet Exercise 250 (FLEETEX) on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 27, 2026. FLEETEX 250 represents the United States’ commitment to layer defense of the homeland through forward-deployed forces and reinforces interoperability with allies and partners through collective maritime security. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Jorge Borjas)
NORFOLK, Va. – San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS San Antonio (LPD 17) departed Naval Station Norfolk June 29, 2026, to begin operations in support of further scheduled tasking.
San Antonio recently deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG), supporting U.S. Southern Command mission requirements, Department of War-directed operations, and the president’s...
