USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Unit Embarkation

Published: Nov. 20, 2017, 12:03 a.m.

ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2017) Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit embark the amphibious assault USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima, components of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting a Combined Composite Training Unit Exercise that is the culmination of training for the Navy-Marine Corps team and will certify them for deployment. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Michael Lehman/Released)