La Marina de Estados Unidos difundió las primeras imágenes de las operaciones militares a bordo del buque de asalto anfibio USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), que se encuentra desplegado en el Atlántico rumbo al Caribe junto al 22º Cuerpo Expedicionario de Marines – Fuerza de Operaciones Especiales (MEU-SOC).
Las fotografías, tomadas el domingo 24 y lunes 25 de agosto, muestran maniobras aéreas y ejercicios de combate, entre ellas el reabastecimiento y despegue de aviones AV-8B Harrier, la operación de helicópteros MH-60-S Seahawk, prácticas de morteros en la cubierta del hangar y la carga de misiles RIM-7 Sea Sparrow y lanzadores de defensa antiaérea.
El Pentágono destacó que el Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG) es una fuerza letal, capaz y adaptable, con capacidad de respuesta inmediata a misiones de contingencia en cualquier parte del mundo.
El despliegue hacia el Caribe forma parte de la ofensiva declarada por la Administración del presidente Donald Trump contra grupos narcotraficantes, como el Cartel de los Soles venezolano.
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 25, 2025) Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), load a rolling airframe missile launcher. The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG) and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) is underway in the Atlantic Ocean during a regularly scheduled deployment. The IWO ARG – 22nd MEU(SOC) is America’s 9-1-1 force—lethal, capable, and adaptable—ready to respond to contingency missions around the globe. This force operates 24/7, reassuring our Allies and partners; deterring our adversaries; keeping the world’s oceans free and open in accordance with international standards; and projecting power on a global scale through sustained operations at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Eggert)ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 24, 2025) Sailors refuel an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the “Thunder Chickens” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG) and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit-Special Operations Capable (MEU (SOC)) is underway in the Atlantic Ocean during a regularly scheduled deployment. The Iwo ARG-22nd MEU (SOC) is America’s 9-1-1 force-lethal, capable, and adaptable-ready to respond to contingency missions around the globe. This force operates 24/7, reassuring our Allies and partners; deterring our adversaries; keeping the world’s ocean free and open in accordance with international standards; and projecting power on a global scale through sustained operations at sea. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communications Specialist Logan Goins)ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 24, 2025) An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the “Thunder Chickens” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 263 (Reinforced), lands on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during flight operations. The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG) and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit-Special Operations Capable (MEU (SOC)) is underway in the Atlantic Ocean during a regularly scheduled deployment. The Iwo ARG-22nd MEU (SOC) is America’s 9-1-1 force-lethal, capable, and adaptable-ready to respond to contingency missions around the globe. This force operates 24/7, reassuring our Allies and partners; deterring our adversaries; keeping the world’s ocean free and open in accordance with international standards; and projecting power on a global scale through sustained operations at sea. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communications Specialist Logan Goins)ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 24, 2025) An MH-60-S Seahawk, assigned to the “Chargers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, takes off from the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG) and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit-Special Operations Capable (MEU (SOC)) is underway in the Atlantic Ocean during a regularly scheduled deployment. The Iwo ARG-22nd MEU (SOC) is America’s 9-1-1 force-lethal, capable, and adaptable-ready to respond to contingency missions around the globe. This force operates 24/7, reassuring our Allies and partners; deterring our adversaries; keeping the world’s ocean free and open in accordance with international standards; and projecting power on a global scale through sustained operations at sea. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communications Specialist Logan Goins)ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 24, 2025) U.S. Navy sailors pull chocks and chains from an MH-60-S Seahawk, assigned to the “Chargers” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG) and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit-Special Operations Capable (MEU (SOC)) is underway in the Atlantic Ocean during a regularly scheduled deployment. The Iwo ARG-22nd MEU (SOC) is America’s 9-1-1 force-lethal, capable, and adaptable-ready to respond to contingency missions around the globe. This force operates 24/7, reassuring our Allies and partners; deterring our adversaries; keeping the world’s ocean free and open in accordance with international standards; and projecting power on a global scale through sustained operations at sea. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communications Specialist Logan Goins)ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 25, 2025) US Marines, assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC), fire a mortar during a simulated fire mission in the hanger bay of USS Iwo Jima. The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG) and embarked 22nd MEU(SOC) is underway in the Atlantic Ocean during a regularly scheduled deployment. The IWO ARG – 22nd MEU(SOC) is America’s 9-1-1 force—lethal, capable, and adaptable—ready to respond to contingency missions around the globe. This force operates 24/7, reassuring our Allies and partners; deterring our adversaries; keeping the world’s oceans free and open in accordance with international standards; and projecting power on a global scale through sustained operations at sea. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brendan Watt)ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 25, 2025) U.S. Marines, assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) calculate grid points for mortar fire during a simulated fire mission in the hanger bay of USS Iwo Jima. The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG) and embarked 22nd MEU(SOC) is underway in the Atlantic Ocean during a regularly scheduled deployment. The IWO ARG – 22nd MEU(SOC) is America’s 9-1-1 force—lethal, capable, and adaptable—ready to respond to contingency missions around the globe. This force operates 24/7, reassuring our Allies and partners; deterring our adversaries; keeping the world’s oceans free and open in accordance with international standards; and projecting power on a global scale through sustained operations at sea. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brendan Watt)ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 25, 2025) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Zachary Jones, from Tallahassee, Florida, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), load a RIM-7 NATO Sea Sparrow Missile into a launcher on the missile deck of USS Iwo Jima. The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG) and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) is underway in the Atlantic Ocean during a regularly scheduled deployment. The IWO ARG – 22nd MEU(SOC) is America’s 9-1-1 force—lethal, capable, and adaptable—ready to respond to contingency missions around the globe. This force operates 24/7, reassuring our Allies and partners; deterring our adversaries; keeping the world’s oceans free and open in accordance with international standards; and projecting power on a global scale through sustained operations at sea. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brendan Watt)ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 25, 2025) Sailors, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), load a RIM-7 NATO Sea Sparrow Missile into a launcher on the missile deck of USS Iwo Jima. The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG) and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) is underway in the Atlantic Ocean during a regularly scheduled deployment. The IWO ARG – 22nd MEU(SOC) is America’s 9-1-1 force—lethal, capable, and adaptable—ready to respond to contingency missions around the globe. This force operates 24/7, reassuring our Allies and partners; deterring our adversaries; keeping the world’s oceans free and open in accordance with international standards; and projecting power on a global scale through sustained operations at sea. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Brendan Watt)ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 25, 2025) Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), load a rolling airframe missile launcher. The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG) and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) is underway in the Atlantic Ocean during a regularly scheduled deployment. The IWO ARG – 22nd MEU(SOC) is America’s 9-1-1 force—lethal, capable, and adaptable—ready to respond to contingency missions around the globe. This force operates 24/7, reassuring our Allies and partners; deterring our adversaries; keeping the world’s oceans free and open in accordance with international standards; and projecting power on a global scale through sustained operations at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Eggert)ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 25, 2025) Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), load a rolling airframe missile launcher. The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (IWO ARG) and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Special Operations Capable (SOC) is underway in the Atlantic Ocean during a regularly scheduled deployment. The IWO ARG – 22nd MEU(SOC) is America’s 9-1-1 force—lethal, capable, and adaptable—ready to respond to contingency missions around the globe. This force operates 24/7, reassuring our Allies and partners; deterring our adversaries; keeping the world’s oceans free and open in accordance with international standards; and projecting power on a global scale through sustained operations at sea. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Andrew Eggert)
