La Marina de Estados Unidos intensifica su presencia en el Caribe con el despliegue del buque de asalto anfibio USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), según imágenes recientes compartidas por SA Defensa. Este martes, el buque realizó entrenamientos en alta mar, incluyendo operaciones con helicópteros y aviones de ala fija, mientras se dirige al sur del Caribe. La misión, que incluye a los buques USS San Antonio y USS Fort Lauderdale, transporta unos 4,500 efectivos, entre ellos 2,200 infantes de marina. El objetivo es combatir el narcotráfico, con foco en carteles como el de los Soles, según fuentes del Pentágono. Este movimiento coincide con tensiones regionales, tras acusaciones de EE.UU. contra el régimen venezolano.
Entrenamientos del USS Iwo Jima en alta mar
El USS Iwo Jima, un buque clase Wasp, ejecutó maniobras con cazas AV-8B Harrier y helicópteros MV-22 Osprey, según reportes de la 22ª Unidad Expedicionaria de Marines. Además, preparó armamento como misiles RAM y Sea Sparrow. Estas operaciones, realizadas en el Atlántico, demuestran la capacidad del buque para misiones anfibias y de proyección de fuerza, clave en la estrategia antidrogas de EE.UU. en el Caribe, según la Marina.
Estrategia antidrogas en el Caribe
El despliegue incluye destructores clase Arleigh Burke y un submarino nuclear, USS Newport News, reforzando la vigilancia marítima. EE.UU. busca neutralizar redes de narcotráfico, según Reuters. Aunque la Marina describe la misión como rutinaria, su escala y proximidad a Venezuela han generado críticas de Nicolás Maduro, quien activó milicias en respuesta. Colombia apoya la operación, según el Ministerio de Defensa, mientras Cuba la rechaza.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
