22nd MEU

A significant milestone for security and partnership in the Western Hemisphere: “Congratulations to the @StateDept, our interagency partners, and @DeptofWar’s joint force, including the personnel of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and @22nd_MEU in the Caribbean, that made this historic flag raising milestone possible. We are moving forward to strengthen security and prosperity in the Western Hemisphere.” - #SOUTHCOM Commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan

📍Caribbean Sea #marines with BLT 3/6, 22nd MEU (SOC) load onto a U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), during LCAC operations while underway, Mar. 7, 2026. @USMC 📸 @Southcom @DeptofWar

📍Caribbean Sea U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU (SOC) train IV placement in low-light environments aboard USS San Antonio (LPD 17) while underway, Mar. 7, 2026. @USMC 📸 @Southcom @DeptofWar

📍Caribbean Sea A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with VMM-263 (REIN), 22nd MEU (SOC), flies during flight operations, aboard USS San Antonio (LPD 17), while underway, March 1, 2025. @USMC 📸 @Southcom @DeptofWar

📍Caribbean Sea #marines with MSPF, 22nd MEU (SOC), conduct a qualification range aboard USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28), while underway, Feb. 22, 2026. @USMC 📸 @Southcom @DeptofWar

📍Caribbean Sea U.S. Marines with the 22nd MEU (SOC), load onto an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) while underway, Feb. 19, 2026. @USMC 📸 @Southcom @DeptofWar

On 3/6 Day, we honor a legacy forged by Marines once called Teufel Hunden-and carried forward by those who wear the patch today. For battles won, and those still ahead. Happy 3/6 Day, Marines. @USMC 🎥

Caribbean Community leadership visit U.S. Marines and Sailors with the USS San Antonio (LPD 17) and are presented with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group’s capabilities, aboard the San Antonio, Feb. 24, 2026. @USMC 📸 @Southcom @DeptofWar

📍Caribbean Sea #marines with MSPF, 22nd MEU (SOC) conduct a live-fire range aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), while underway, Feb. 4, 2026. @USMC 📸 @Southcom @DeptofWar

📍Caribbean Sea #marines with CLB 26 and BLT 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) conduct a live-fire range aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), while underway, Feb. 26, 2026. @USMC 📸 @Southcom @DeptofWar

This is what precision and lethality look like. U.S. #Marines from @22nd_MEU, deployed with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group in the Caribbean Sea, showcase America’s unwavering resolve to defend the homeland and ensure regional security. U.S. military forces deployed in the #SOUTHCOM area of responsibility are supporting #OpSouthernSpear, operations directed by @DeptofWar, and @POTUS’ priority to protect the homeland. @USNavy @NAVSOUS4THFLT @USMC @MARFORSOUTH @SecWar

📍Caribbean Sea #marines with VMM-263 (Reinforced), 22nd MEU (SOC), conduct intermediate level maintenance aboard the USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28), while underway, Feb. 1, 2026. @USMC 📸 @Southcom @DeptofWar

📍Caribbean Sea #marines with MSPF, 22nd MEU (SOC), conduct aerial sniper training aboard a MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, while underway, Feb. 3, 2026. @USMC 📸 @Southcom @DeptofWar

📍Caribbean Sea #marines with Kilo Company, BLT 3/6, 22nd MEU (SOC) and personnel with @StateDeptDSS conduct a quick reaction force rehearsal aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), while underway, Jan. 30, 2026. @USMC 📸 @Southcom @DeptofWar

📍 Caribbean Sea A #marines MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft with VMM-263 (Reinforced), 22nd MEU (SOC), conducts flight operations from USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) while underway, Jan. 27, 2026. @USMC 📸 @Southcom @DeptofWar

📍Caribbean Sea #marines with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3/6, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conduct 11-Meter Naval Special Warfare boat operations while underway, Jan. 28, 2026. @USMC 📸 @Southcom @DeptofWar

📍 Caribbean Sea #marines with MSPF, #22ndMEUSOC, and U.S. Coast Guard tactical team members engage targets during a deck shoot aboard USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) while underway, Jan. 27, 2026. @USMC 📸 @Southcom @DeptofWar

📍Caribbean Sea #marines with MSPF, 22nd MEU (SOC), and U.S. Coast Guardsmen with MSRT East and West, conduct a night aerial sniper live-fire aboard USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) while underway, Jan. 26, 2026. @USMC📸 @Southcom @DeptofWar

📍Caribbean Sea #marines with VMM-263 (Reinforced), 22nd MEU (SOC), conduct maintenance on a MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft engine aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) while underway, Jan. 26, 2026. @marines 📸 @Southcom @DeptofWar

📍Caribbean Sea A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with VMM-263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), conducts flight operations aboard USS San Antonio (LPD 17), while underway, Jan. 25, 2025. @USMC 📸 @Southcom @DeptofWar