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RED SEA (Sept. 18, 2021) The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWOARG), consisting of the USS Iwo Jima, LHD 7), USS San Antonio (LPD 17) and the USS Carter Hall (LSD 50), conducted a passing exercise with the Egyptian Navy guided-missile frigate ENS Taba (FFG 916), Sept. 18. The IWOARG is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sawyer Connally)
To commemorate the Navy's 249th birthday, crews of the USS Wasp, USS New York and USS Oak Hill gathered on their ships’ respective mess decks to watch the CNO’s birthday video, hear remarks from the ships’ leadership, and participate in traditional cake-cutting ceremonies.
