The warships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group remain in the Caribbean at a high state of readiness. Our deployed Marines and Sailors of Joint Task Force Southern Spear are on watch to disrupt criminal networks and ensure regional stability. U.S. military forces deployed in the #SOUTHCOM area of responsibility are supporting #OpSouthernSpear, operations directed by U.S. Department of War, and the president's priority to protect the homeland. U.S. Navy U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command & U.

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 75 years ago today, the battle of Iwo Jima began, one of the bloodiest battles of World War II. Nearly 7,000 U.S. Marines and about 21,000 Japanese defenders died in the 36-day battle. https://abcn.ws/2vLHcxS | ABC News