These are the approximate positions of the U.S. Navy’s deployed carrier strike groups and amphibious ready groups throughout ...

NORFOLK, Virginia — Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicolas Hernandez, a native of Killeen, was named Warrior of the Week aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) July 19. The Iwo ...

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Personnel Specialist Seaman Dylan Lotshaw, of Jasper, assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) participated in a damage control drill on the ship's mess decks while ...

A Marine Corps CH-53K King Stallion attached to Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron One (VMX-1) conducts a 27,000 lbs. light armored vehicle (LAV-25) drop during testing and evaluation ...

The amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) conducts operations while deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in Europe and the Middle East as ...

Experts call it "21st-century gunboat diplomacy" as U.S. positions strike-capable forces in Caribbean amid tensions with ...

NORFOLK, Va. — A vehicle fire broke out Friday near the USS Iwo Jima at Naval Station Norfolk, briefly sending smoke into the air from the pier area near Decatur Avenue. Base officials confirmed the ...

The USS Iwo Jima is the flagship of an Amphibious Ready Group, a quick-response team for contingency missions. Marte's mother, initially shocked by his enlistment, became his biggest supporter. Jarek ...

The Trump administration continues to escalate its threats of war against Venezuela, as millions in the US are set to lose essential benefits.