MIAMI — The U.S. Navy was making changes in the Caribbean, the U.S. Marine Corps announced on Wednesday, according to the U.S. Navy Institute.

After nearly 10 months in the area, the USS Iwo Jima, a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, was set to head back to Virginia next, according to the USNI.

The USS Fort Lauderdale, a San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock, will also be leaving for the Naval Station Norfolk homeport in Virginia, according to the USNI.

The USS Nimitz, a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, was on its way for decommissioning in Virginia.

The USS Gridley, an Arleigh Burke-class Aegis guided missile destroyer, the USS Lake Erie, a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser, and the USS Billings, a Freedom-class littoral combat ship, remained in the Caribbean, according to the USNI.

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