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USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7)

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Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship (Multi-Purpose):
  • Laid down, 3 November 1997, at Litton-Ingalls Shipbuilding Corp. Pascagoula. MS.
  • Launched, 2 February 2000
  • Commissioned USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), 30 June, 2001 at Pensacola, FL
  • USS Iwo Jima is assigned to the US Atlantic Fleet, Amphibious Squadron 6, homeported at Norfolk, VA.
    Specifications:
    Displacement 40,358 tons (fl.)
    Length 844'
    Beam 105'
    Speed 20 kts.+
    Complement 104 Officer, 1004 Enlisted
    Marine Force 1894 (plus 184 surge)
    Armament
    two RAM launchers
    two NATO Sea Sparrow launchers
    two 20mm Phalanx (CIWS) mounts
    four .50cal. machine guns
    four 25mm Mk 38 machine guns
    Aircraft
    twelve CH-46 Sea Knight Helicopters
    four CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopters
    six AV-8B Harrier attack aircraft
    three UH-1N Huey helicopters
    four AH-1W Super Cobra helicopters
    planned capability to embark MV-22 Osprey VTOL tilt-rotors
    Power Plant
    two 600 psi boilers
    two geared steam turbines
    two shafts
    70,000 total shaft horsepower
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    Iwo Jima 73k Iwo Jima Memorial, Arlington, VA.
    Official US Marine Corps Photo, by CPL B. M. Richman.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 29k Iwo Jima (LHD-7) on her floating launch pontoon.
    US Navy photo
    USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) web site
    Iwo Jima 15k Iwo Jima (LHD-7) in her floating drydock ready for launch.
    US Navy photo
    USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) web site
    Iwo Jima 19k Iwo Jima (LHD-7) after launching 4 February 2000.
    US Navy photo
    USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) web site
    Iwo Jima 108k Iwo Jima (LHD-7) being moved to her fitting out dock.
    US Navy photo
    USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) web site
    Iwo Jima 459k USCG Cutter Eagle passes USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) on the Hudson River during Fleet Week 2002 in New York Harbor, 22 May 2002.
    US Navy photo # 1-HR-020522-N-3235P-513 for the Navy Newsstand web site
    Bernard A. Cardali
    Iwo Jima 62k USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) pulls into pier 88 after sailing up the Hudson River to kick off Fleet Week 2002 in New York City, 22 May 2002.
    US Navy photo # 1-HR-020522-N-3235P-501 for the Navy Newsstand web site
    Bernard A. Cardali
    Iwo Jima 66k USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) (right) and USS Kearsarge (LHD-3) (left) moored side by side at the carrier piers Naval Station Norfolk, VA., 2002 Gerd Matthes
    Iwo Jima 128k USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) steams back to Norfolk, VA. after conducting training in the Atlantic Ocean in preparation for their upcoming deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
    US Navy photo # 030205-N-8822C-013 by PH1 Peter Cline.
    Navy Newsstand
    Iwo Jima 55k USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) on her first visit to Valletta Port, Malta. 8 May 2003 Photo by Anthony Vella, Senglea, Malta
    Iwo Jima 57k USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) on her first visit to Valletta Port, Malta. 8 May 2003 Photo by Anthony Vella, Senglea, Malta
    Iwo Jima 54k USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) berthed at Laboratory Wharf, Malta on 10 May 2003. Photo by Anthony Vella, Senglea, Malta
    Iwo Jima 68k USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) underway along Oslow Bay area off the coast of Camp LeJeune, N.C., 17 May 2005. An SH-60 Seahawk helicopter flies near the ship during a Capability Exercise with the guided missile cruiser USS Cape St. George (CG 71) and the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade.
    US Navy photo # 050517-N-7554J-005 by PH3 Steve Jones, 17 May 2005.
    US Navy Newsstand
    Iwo Jima 37k Invitation to tour USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) while on a port visit to Portland, ME., 3 July 2005. Chet Morris
    Iwo Jima 46k USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) Sailors man the rails as the ship arrives in the port of Portland, ME. Iwo Jima was visiting Maine by special invitation from the city of Portland for the July 4th weekend.
    US Navy photo # 050702-N-6204K-012 by PH3 Christian Knoell.
    Chet Morris
    Iwo Jima 88k USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) pierside, Portland, ME., 4 July 2005.
    Photo by Russ Yeaton.
    Chet Morris
    Iwo Jima 60k USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) departing, Portland, ME., 5 July 2005. Chet Morris
    Iwo Jima 105k US Marine Corps UH-1N Huey helicopters conduct flight operations from the deck of USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), 6 September 2005. Iwo Jima in the port of New Orleans serving as the command and control center for Joint Task Force Katrina, the combined military effort to provide aid for the areas hit by Hurricane Katrina. The Navy's involvement in the Hurricane Katrina humanitarian assistance operations is led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Department of Defense.
    US Navy photo # 050906-N-4781D-005 by PH3 Bradley Dawson.
    Chet Morris
    Iwo Jima 101k USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), sits pier side in New Orleans in support of Hurricane Katrina humanitarian assistance operations, 10 September 2005.
    US Navy photo # 050910-N-8933S-001 by PH2 Robert Jay Stratchko.
    Chet Morris
    Iwo Jima 66k USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) underway in the Gulf of Mexico to avoid Hurricane Rita, 21 September 2005. Iwo Jima has been berthed at New Orleans in support of Hurricane Katrina humanitarian assistance operations.
    US Navy photo # 050517-N-7554J-005
    Jack Treutle
    Arctic 85k USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) pulls alongside USNS Arctic (T-AOE-8) during a replenishment at sea (RAS), somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean, 11 June 2006.
    US Navy photo # 060611-N-6403R-004 by PHAN Joshua T. Rodriguez, US Navy News Stand.
    Lee Wahler
    Iwo Jima 78k USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) moored pierside in a German port during a routine port visit, 7 August 2006 Gerd Matthes
    Iwo Jima 96k
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    Iwo Jima 490k A "yellow shirt" aircraft director conducts a landing of a V-22 Osprey aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), 27 September 2007. This is the first time Iwo Jima has conducted operations with the V-22 Osprey in more than two years.
    US Navy photo # 070927-N-7202W-014 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 27, 2007) by MC3 Amanda M. Williams.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 571k Two V-22 Ospreys touch down on the flight deck of USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), 27 September 2007.
    US Navy photo # 070927-N-7202W-002 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 27, 2007) by MC3 Amanda M. Williams.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 764k Aviation Boatswain’s Mates watch a V-22 Osprey as it lifts off from the flight deck of USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), 27 September 2007.
    US Navy photo # 070927-N-7202W-001 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 27, 2007) by MC3 Amanda M. Williams.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 236k USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) moored at the Packer Avenue terminal in Philadelphia, PA., 5 November 2007. Note the two MV-22 Ospreys and Harrier on the forward end of the flight deck. Photo by Dave Wright
    Iwo Jima 1665k USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) underway conducting training in preparation for an upcoming deployment.
    US Navy photo # 080312-N-6282K-045 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 12, 2008) by MC3 Bryant A. Kurowski.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 459k USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG-61) and the dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD-50) are moored pier side in Ft. Lauderdale, FL., 1 May 2008, for Fleet Week Port Everglades. During Fleet Week, more than 2,500 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen will participate in a number of community outreach activities as well as enjoy the hospitality and tourism South Florida has to offer.
    US Navy photo # 080501-N-1082Z-051 PORT EVERGLADES, Fla. (May 1, 2008) by MC2 Jason R. Zalasky.
    Lee Wahler
    Iwo Jima 2309k USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) pulls away after a replenishment at sea with the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG-61), 14 May 2008. Iwo Jima and Ramage are participating in the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group integration training.
    US Navy photo # 080514-N-1082Z-039 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 14, 2008) by MC2 Jason R. Zalasky.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 2073k USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) steams in formation, followed by the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD-17), for a straits transit exercise during the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group composite unit training exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX provides a realistic training environment to ensure the strike group is capable and ready for its upcoming scheduled deployment.
    US Navy photo # 080717-N-3392P-004 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 17, 2008) by MC3 Katrina Parker.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 1381k Sailors and Marines man the rails aboard Iwo Jima (LHD-7), 26 August 2008. Iwo Jima is making a scheduled deployment as the flagship of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group, which is en route to the Navy's 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility supporting maritime security operations.
    US Navy photo # 080826-N-1831S-051 NORFOLK, Va. (Aug. 26, 2008) by MC3 Michael Starkey
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 589k Family and friends stand on the pier at Naval Station Norfolk as they watch USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) depart for a regularly scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the US 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.
    US Navy photo # 080826-N-5681S-011 NORFOLK, Va. (Aug. 26, 2008) by MCSA Ash Severe.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 2102k Helicopters from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-264 (HMM-264) line the flight deck of USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), 28 August 2008. Iwo Jima, the flagship of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group, is on a scheduled deployment en route to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility supporting maritime security operations.
    US Navy photo # 080828-N-4236E-066 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 28, 2008) by MCSN Chad R. Erdmann.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 1972k A CH-53E Super Stallion from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-264 (HMM-264) lands on the flight deck of USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), 28 August 2008. Iwo Jima, the flagship of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group, is on a scheduled deployment en route to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility supporting maritime security operations.
    US Navy photo # 080828-N-4236E-469 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 28, 2008) by MCSN Chad R. Erdmann.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 2170k An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron-26 (HSC-26) the "Chargers" lands on the flight deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7).28 August 2008. Iwo Jima, the flagship of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group, is on a scheduled deployment en route to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility supporting maritime security operations.
    US Navy photo # 080828-N-4236E-589 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 28, 2008) by MCSN Chad R. Erdmann.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 1648k An AV-8B Harrier from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-264 (HMM-264) (REIN) lands on the flight deck of USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), 28 August 2008. Iwo Jima, the flagship of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group, is on a scheduled deployment en route to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility supporting maritime security operations.
    US Navy photo # 080828-N-4236E-238 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 28, 2008) by MCSN Chad R. Erdmann.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 2417k A CH-46 assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-264 (HMM-264), the "Black Knights" prepares to land aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), 30 August 208. Iwo Jima is on a regularly scheduled deployment as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG), which is en route to the Navy's 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of maritime security operations
    US Navy photo # 080830-N-3392P-076 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 30, 2008) by MC2 Katrina Parker.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 1600k ABH3 Charniah Yearwood signals an MH-60S Sea Hawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron-26 (HSC 26), the "Chargers" to land on the flight deck of USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), 30 August 2008. Iwo Jima, the flagship of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group, is on a scheduled deployment en route to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility supporting maritime security operations.
    US Navy photo # 080830-N-4236E-021 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 30, 2008) by MCSN Chad R. Erdmann.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 1663k ABH3 Lataf Bush waits to launch an AH-1W Cobra from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-264 (HMM-264), while an SH-60B from Anti-Submarine Helicopter Squadron Light-42 (HSL 42), "The Proud Warriors" will make another pass at USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), 30 August 2008. Iwo Jima, the flagship of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group, is on a scheduled deployment en route to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility supporting maritime security operations.
    US Navy photo # 080830-N-4236E-091 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 30, 2008) by MCSN Chad R. Erdmann.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 1628k ABH3 Lataf Bush launches an AH-1W Cobra from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron-264 (HMM-264) from the flight deck of USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), 30 August 2008. Iwo Jima, the flagship of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group, is on a scheduled deployment en route to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility supporting maritime security operations.
    US Navy photo # 080830-N-4236E-113 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 30, 2008) by MCSN Chad R. Erdmann.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 1838k The guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG-61) and USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) steam through the Atlantic Ocean, 3 September 2008. Ramage and Iwo Jima are part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group in support of maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility
    US Navy photo # 080906-N-1082Z-209 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2008) by MC2 Flordeliz Valerio.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 2641k USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) leads the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group as the formation steams through the Atlantic Ocean, 6 September 2008. The strike group is supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility
    US Navy photo # 080906-N-1082Z-209 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2008) by MC2 Jason R. Zalasky.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 2307k USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) leads the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group as the formation steams through the Atlantic Ocean, 6 September 2008. The strike group is supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility
    US Navy photo # 080906-N-1082Z-290 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2008) by MC2 Jason R. Zalasky.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 2571k USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) transits the Atlantic Ocean, 6 September 2008. Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group, which is supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. Navy's 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.
    US Navy photo # 080906-N-1082Z-015 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2008) by MC2 Jason R. Zalasky.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 2077k The guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG-72) and USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) steam through the Atlantic Ocean, 6 September 2008. Vella Gulf and Iwo Jima are part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group in support of maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility
    US Navy photo # 080906-N-3392P-157 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2008) by MC2 Katrina Parker.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 2758k USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) leads the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group in a transit of the Atlantic Ocean, 6 September 2008. Iwo Jima is deployed as the lead ship of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.
    US Navy photo # 080906-N-1082Z-170 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2008) by MC2 Jason R. Zalasky.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 2120k USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) transits the Atlantic Ocean, 6 September 2008. Iwo Jima is deployed as the lead ship of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.
    US Navy photo # 080906-N-1082Z-029 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 6, 2008) by MC2 Jason R. Zalasky.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 1928k An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Chargers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC-26) conducts a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) with USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), 7 September 2008. Iwo Jima is deployed as the flagship of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group and is supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility..
    US Navy photo # 080907-N-3392P-042 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 7, 2008) by MC2 Katrina Parker.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 2180k USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) conducts a replenishment at sea with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO-203), 7 September 2008. Iwo Jima is deployed as the flagship of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group and is supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility
    US Navy photo # 080907-N-9134V-170 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 07, 2008) by MC2 Flordeliz Valerio.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 2013k Sailors depart USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) during a port visit to Haifa, Israel. Iwo Jima is deployed as the flag ship of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.
    US Navy photo # 080916-N-4704W-059 HAIFA, Israel (Sept. 16, 2008) by MMC Michael Waranis.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 2052k USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) transits the Persian Gulf. Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.
    US Navy photo # 081025-N-4236E-061 PERSIAN GULF (Oct. 25, 2008) by MCSN Chad R. Erdmann.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 2034k USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) turns hard to port in the Persian Gulf. Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
    US Navy photo # 081025-N-4236E-362 PERSIAN GULF (Oct. 25, 2008) by MCSN Chad R. Erdmann.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 1586k Aerial port quarter view of USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) as she transits the Persian Gulf. Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility
    US Navy photo # 081025-N-5681S-057 PERSIAN GULF (Oct. 25, 2008) by MC3 Michael Starkey.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 1373k Aerial port beam view of USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) as she transits the Persian Gulf. Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
    US Navy photo # 081025-N-5681S-064 PERSIAN GULF (Oct. 25, 2008) by MC3 Michael Starkey.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 1864k USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) transits the Persian Gulf. Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
    US Navy photo # 090112-N-3392P-165 PERSIAN GULF (Jan. 12, 2009) by MC2 Katrina Parker.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 1969k USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) transits the Persian Gulf. Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
    US Navy photo # 090121-N-3392P-201 PERSIAN GULF (Jan. 21, 2009) by MC2 Katrina Parker.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 1917k Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD-50) watch USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) breakaway from the Military Sealift Command dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Lewis and Clark (T-AKE-1) after a replenishment at sea. Carter Hall and Iwo Jima are deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility
    US Navy photo # 090121-N-3392P-168 PERSIAN GULF (Jan. 21, 2009) by MC2 Katrina Parker.
    Robert M. Cieri
    Lewis and Clark 2322k USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) conducts a vertical replenishment with the dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Louis and Clark (T-AKE-1). Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
    090121-N-3392P-038 PERSIAN GULF (Jan. 21, 2009) by MC2 Katrina Parker.
    Lee Wahler and Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima 2464k USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) moored at Naval Station Rota, Spain during a scheduled port visit. Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.
    US Navy photo # 090313-N-1082Z-029 ROTA, Spain (March 13, 2009) by MC2 Jason R. Zalasky.
    Lee Wahler
    Iwo Jima 86k USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) underway off Naval Station Norfolk, VA., 9 May 2009. Wendell Royce McLaughlin Jr.

    USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) Memorabilia
    Iwo Jima

    2000
    Christening Coin
    Contributed by Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima

    25 March 2000
    Christening Program
    Contributed by Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima

    30 June 2001
    Commissioning Program
    Contributed by Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima

    Bag containing sand
    from Iwo Jima
    Contributed by Robert M. Cieri
    Iwo Jima

    Remembrance Ceremony
    Program

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