USS Iwo Jima Operates with NATO Allies and Partners in Sixth Fleet Area of Operations > United States Navy > News-Stories
The IWOARG and 24 th MEU are conducting operations focused on supporting maritime security operations and maritime domain awareness capabilities in international waters. The distinct capability of an amphibious force provides the geographic combatant commander the ability to gain access to critical areas anywhere in the world with ground, air, and logistics forces. The IWOARG consists of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) and the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17). Embarked de...