ATLANTIC OCEAN (December 4, 2024) Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) and Marines assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 participate in flight quarters on the ship's flight deck, Dec. 4, while the ship is underway conducting aviation certifications in the Atlantic Ocean. Amphibious assault ships, like Iwo Jima, project power and maintain presence by serving as the flagship of an amphibious ready group and expeditionary strike group at sea. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Isaac Rodriguez)
In the world of fast-paced change and digital distractions, Ensign Kareem Richardson, assigned to USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), stands out as a testament to the values of dedication, hard work, and resilience. After 11 years of service in the Navy, and now as an officer working in Deck, Richardson’s journey began far from Navy ships and military bases –-- in the sun-kissed streets of Trinidad and Tobago.
Aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) a team of fire controlmen are putting their knowledge and capabilities to the test. Iwo Jima began its Combat Systems Ships Qualifications Trials, on Tuesday Nov. 12th, 2024. The trials consist of vigorous testing of the combat systems aboard the ship and the fire controlmen in charge of them.
Commander, Carrier Strike Group 10, visited the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Nov. 7, to tour the ship and meet with Iwo Jima’s junior surface warfare officers.
NORFOLK, Va. – Commander, Carrier Strike Group 10, visited the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Nov. 7, to tour the ship and meet with Iwo Jima’s junior surface warfare officers.
