A Marine prepares for departure on a CH-53E Super Stallion

A Marine prepares for departure on a CH-53E Super Stallion from USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Nov. 30, 2018. The aircraft and personnel return home after successfully completing Exercise Trident Juncture 18 where they provided assault support for the combined force in Iceland and Norway. The aircrew and aviation support personnel also supported the scheme of maneuver for the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, 2nd Marine Division, and II Marine Expeditionary Force during Trident Juncture as they worked with their NATO allies to demonstrate their combined capabilities. The Marine is with Marine Aircraft Group 29. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Margaret Gale)