U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), Littoral Combat Force-24, depart San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Fort Lauderdale (LPD 28) prior to an aerial damage assessment flight off the coast of Caracas, Venezuela, June 27, 2026. At the direction of U.S. Southern Command, assigned U.S. military forces are supporting Department of State-led U.S. disaster assistance to the people of Venezuela in the aftermath of the June 24, 2026, earthquakes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo)