Amphibious Warfare Ships USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) and USS Iwo Jima (LH...
Aboard USS Iwo Jima Amphibious Warfare Ships USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) and USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) steam off the coast of Liberia. The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group is stationed off the Liberian coast in support... More
The amphibious assault ship displays a banner from her stern quoting P...
At sea aboard USS Iwo Jima The amphibious assault ship displays a banner from her stern quoting President Bush: We will not tire, we will not falter, we will not fail, from the ships stern as Iwo Jima deploys f... More
Iwo Jima heads to sea, operation Enduring Freedom
Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (Mar. 04, 2003) The amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) is guided away from the pier by a tug boat as she deploys on her maiden voyage. The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (A... More
�We will not tire, we will not falter, we will not fail.�
Naval Station Norfolk, Va. (Mar. 04, 2003) The amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) displays a banner from her stern quoting President Bush: We will not tire, we will not falter, we will not fail. The ... More
A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit Four...
Camp LeJeune, N.C. (Mar. 05, 2003) A Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit Four is loaded with equipment from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) to be transported aboard USS... More
Capt. David Taylor, commander, Amphibious Squadron Six, greets Sen. Jo...
Atlantic Ocean (Aug. 27, 2003) Capt. David Taylor, commander, Amphibious Squadron Six, greets Sen. John Warner (R-Va.), Chairman, Armed Services Committee, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7... More
Sailors position a MK-105 in the well deck of USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7).
PERSIAN GULF (Jan. 29, 2009) Sailors from Helicopter Mine Counter Measures Squadron (HM) 15 position a MK-105 in the well deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is depl... More
SS Carter Hall (LSD 50) conducts small boat operations.
PERSIAN GULF (Jan. 30, 2009) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) conducts small boat operations. Carter Hall is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime ... More
Sailors conduct small boat operations near the guided-missile destroye...
PERSIAN GULF (Jan. 30, 2009) Sailors conduct small boat operations near the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61). Ramage is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime se... More
ailors conduct an agricultural wash-down aboard USS Carter Hall (LSD 5...
PERSIAN GULF (Jan. 30, 2009) Sailors conduct an agricultural wash-down aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). Carter Hall is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group su... More
Rear Adm. Robert P. Girrier visits with Sailors aboard USS Iwo Jima (L...
PERSIAN GULF (Feb. 02, 2009) Rear Adm. Robert P. Girrier, vice commander, Naval Mine and Anti-Submarine Warfare Command, visits with Sailors aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7)... More
USS San Antonio (LPD 17) transits through the Gulf of Oman.
GULF OF OMAN (Feb. 04, 2009) The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) transits through the Gulf of Oman. San Antonio is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group supporting mari... More
Sailors participate in a flight deck firefighting drill aboard the gui...
GULF OF OMAN (Feb. 06, 2009) Sailors participate in a flight deck firefighting drill aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). Vella Gulf is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Gro... More
Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 5...
PERSIAN GULF (Feb. 09, 2009) Sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) fuel an MH-60S Sea Hawk Helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26. Carter Hall is deployed as ... More
USS San Antonio (LPD 17) anchors off the Kuwaiti coast.
KUWAIT NAVAL BASE (Feb. 10, 2009) The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) anchors off the Kuwaiti coast. San Antonio is deployed as a part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group supporting m... More
Ensign Michael Carter, left, and Chief Quartermaster Melvin Prescott h...
PERSIAN GULF (Feb. 10, 2009) Ensign Michael Carter, left, and Chief Quartermaster Melvin Prescott hoist flags during a drill aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). Carter Hall is depl... More
A landing craft air cushion departs the beach at Kuwait Naval Base.
KUWAIT NAVAL BASE (Feb. 10, 2009) A landing craft air cushion departs the beach at Kuwait Naval Base, headed to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). Carter Hall is deployed as a part of th... More
Rear Adm. Kevin M. Quinn, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlanti...
BAHRAIN (Feb. 10, 2009) Rear Adm. Kevin M. Quinn, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, meets with Sailors aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is deplo... More
Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Samuel Gable performs an ins...
PERSIAN GULF (Feb. 12, 2009) Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Samuel Gable, from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26, performs an inspection on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter aboard the multi-purpos... More
Marines embark aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7).
PERSIAN GULF (Feb. 14, 2009) Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26 MEU) embark aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) after completion of sustainment training in the... More
SS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) pulls into port in Kuwait.
KUWAIT NAVAL BASE (Feb. 14, 2009) The amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) pulls into port in Kuwait. Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security ope... More
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter lowers supplies during a vertical replen...
PERSIAN GULF (Feb. 14, 2009) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22 lowers supplies during a vertical replenishment with the amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (L... More
Quartermaster 3rd Class Perry Avila hoists a Romeo flag during a reple...
GULF OF OMAN (Feb. 17, 2009) Quartermaster 3rd Class Perry Avila, from La Hambra, Calif., hoists a Romeo flag during a replenishment at sea aboard the, amphibious dock landing ship, USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). Ca... More
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Zachary Zimmerman gives a safety brief to l...
GULF OF OMAN (Feb. 17, 2009) Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Zachary Zimmerman gives a safety brief to line handlers before conducting a replenishment at sea aboard the, amphibious dock landing ship, USS Carter Hall... More
The Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-A...
GULF OF OMAN (Feb. 17, 2009) The Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) conducts a vertical replenishment with the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). Supply ... More
Lt. j.g. John Horwath and Ensign Paul Kim examine navigation charts du...
GULF OF OMAN (Feb. 18, 2009) Lt. j.g. John Horwath, left, and Ensign Paul Kim examine navigation charts during a general quarters drill aboard the, amphibious dock landing ship, USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). Carter... More
Gunner's Mate 1st Class James Smith uses a 25mm MOD 30 machine gun mou...
GULF OF OMAN (Feb. 18, 2009) Gunner's Mate 1st Class James Smith uses a 25mm MOD 30 machine gun mount monitor during a general quarters drill aboard the, amphibious dock landing ship, USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). ... More
A Marine inspects an AH-1W Cobra aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7).
GULF OF OMAN (Feb. 20, 2009) A Marine from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 264, inspects an AH-1W Cobra on the flight deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is ... More
USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) transits the Gulf of Oman.
GULF OF OMAN (Feb. 20, 2009) The multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) transits the Gulf of Oman. Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime sec... More
Seaman Randal Craighead stands lookout watch aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD ...
GULF OF ADEN (Feb. 23, 2009) Seaman Randal Craighead, from Greensboro, N.C., stands lookout watch aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo J... More
Sailors hook cargo to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter.
GULF OF ADEN (Feb. 23, 2009) Sailors hook cargo to an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the "Chargers" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD... More
Seaman Randal Craighead scans the horizon with the
GULF OF ADEN (Feb. 23, 2009) Seaman Randal Craighead, from Greensboro, N.C., scans the horizon with the "big eyes" during a lookout watch aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). I... More
Sailors and Marines perform a foreign object debris walk-down on the f...
GULF OF ADEN (Feb. 23, 2009) Sailors and Marines perform a foreign object debris walk-down on the flight deck of the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is deployed as part of t... More
Sailors and Marines watch a dance performance during a Black History M...
RED SEA (Feb. 26, 2009) Sailors and Marines watch a dance performance during a Black History Month celebration aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). The theme for the celebratio... More
USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) transits the Suez Canal.
SUEZ CANAL (Feb. 27, 2009) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) transits the Suez Canal. Carter Hall is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security ... More
USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) transits the Suez Canal.
SUEZ CANAL (Feb. 27, 2009) The guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt (DDG 80) transits the Suez Canal. Roosevelt is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operatio... More
USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) crashes through heavy seas in the Mediterranean...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 28, 2009) The guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) crashes through heavy seas in the Mediterranean. Vella Gulf is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group support... More
USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) approaches the Military Sealift Command fleet r...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Feb. 28, 2009) The guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) approaches the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO 203) to conduct a replenishment at sea. V... More
The multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) passes ...
SUEZ CANAL (Mar. 01, 2009) The multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) passes under the Mubarak Peace Bridge while transiting the Suez Canal. Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amph... More
Capt. Mark D. Genung renders a salute during the playing of Taps by Fi...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Mar. 10, 2009) Capt. Mark D. Genung, commanding officer of the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72), renders a salute during the playing of Taps by Fire Controlman 2nd Class Orry M. ... More
Stretcher bearers provide medical attention to simulated casualties du...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Mar. 10, 2009) Stretcher bearers provide medical attention to simulated casualties during a crash and smash drill aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). Carter Hall... More
Sailors participate in a burial at sea ceremony.
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Mar. 10, 2009) Sailors participate in a burial at sea ceremony aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72). Vella Gulf is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group ... More
Marines and Sailors take rocks to a trailer during a community relatio...
ROTA, Spain (Mar. 12, 2009) Marines and Sailors from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26th MEU) and the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) take rocks to a trailer during a community relations proje... More
The multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) is moor...
ROTA, Spain (Mar. 13, 2009) The multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) is moored at Naval Station Rota, Spain during a scheduled port visit. Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amph... More
Sailors and Marines from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter H...
ROTA, Spain (Mar. 13, 2009) Sailors and Marines from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) sort through mail on the pier while in port at Naval Station Rota, Spain. Carter Hall is deployed a... More
The guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) prepares to get unde...
ROTA, Spain (Mar. 13, 2009) The guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) prepares to get underway from Naval Station Rota, Spain after a scheduled port visit. Vella Gulf is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima... More
Sailors participate in a small arms qualification.
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Mar. 16, 2009) Sailors participate in a small arms qualification aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Re... More
Senior Chief Storekeeper Sharmon Hardaway instructs Sailors during a c...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Mar. 17, 2009) Senior Chief Storekeeper Sharmon Hardaway instructs Sailors during a crash and smash drill aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50). Carter Hall is deploye... More
The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grum...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Mar. 17, 2009) The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195) comes alongside the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) to conduct a replenishment a... More
Marines assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 264 perfor...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Mar. 21, 2009) Marines assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 264 perform maintenance on a CH-46 Sea Knight aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) dur... More
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) pulls alongs...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Mar. 23, 2009) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) pulls alongside the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Kanawha (T-AO 196) for an underway replenishm... More
A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron ...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Mar. 24, 2009) A CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter from Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 264 takes off from the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is deployed... More
An MH-60S Sea hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadr...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Mar. 24, 2009) An MH-60S Sea hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 26 lifts off from the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is deploy... More
A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 ret...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Mar. 24, 2009) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 returns to the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) after disembarking Marines and equipme... More
A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 ret...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Mar. 24, 2009) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 returns to the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) after disembarking Marines and equipme... More
Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to disem...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Mar. 24, 2009) Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to disembark the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) in CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters from Mar... More
amily members and friends welcome home Sailors from the amphibious ass...
NORFOLK (Mar. 27, 2009) Family members and friends welcome home Sailors from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during their return from a seven-month deployment. Iwo Jima deployed as part of the ... More
Family members welcome home Sailors assigned to the guided-missile cru...
NORFOLK (Mar. 27, 2009) Family members welcome home Sailors assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) during their return from a seven-month deployment. Vella Gulf deployed as part of the Iw... More
Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf shifts colors...
NORFOLK (Mar. 27, 2009) Sailors aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf shifts colors as the ship arrives in Naval Station Norfolk after seven-month deployment. Vella Gulf deployed as part of the Iwo J... More
Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) m...
NORFOLK (Mar. 27, 2009) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) man the rails after returning from a seven-month deployment. Iwo Jima deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Rea... More
The guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) returns to Naval Sta...
NORFOLK (Mar. 27, 2009) The guided-missile cruiser USS Vella Gulf (CG 72) returns to Naval Station Norfolk after a seven-month deployment. Vella Gulf deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group supp... More
A Sailor aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) prepa...
NORFOLK (Apr. 01, 2009) A Sailor aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) prepares to shift colors as the ship pulls into port after a seven-month deployment. Ramage deployed as a part of the Iwo... More
The guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) returns to homeport a...
NORFOLK (Apr. 01, 2009) The guided-missile destroyer USS Ramage (DDG 61) returns to homeport at Naval Station Norfolk after a seven-month deployment. Ramage deployed as a part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready G... More
The multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) transit...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Apr. 04, 2010) The multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) transits the Atlantic Ocean while participating in a divisional tactics exercise. Iwo Jima is part of the Iwo Jima A... More
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 440) transits t...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Apr. 04, 2010) The amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston Hall (LSD 440) transits the Atlantic Ocean while participating in a divisional tactics exercise. Gunston Hall is part of the Iwo Jima ... More
Sailors handle mooring lines to bring the ship into port
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (Mar. 28, 2011) Sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) handle mooring lines to bring the ship into port to on-load the Marines and equipment of the 24th Mari... More
A Sailor hoses down vehicles after they are loaded.
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (Mar. 28, 2011) Seaman William Lawson hoses down vehicles assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) after they are loaded aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Yo... More
USS New York prepares to pull into port.
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (Mar. 28, 2011) The amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) prepares to pull into port to on-load the Marines and equipment of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU). New... More
A Sailor stands a topside rover watch as the Marines and equipment are...
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (Mar. 28, 2011) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) 3rd Class Robert Richardson stands a topside rover watch as the Marines and equipment of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) are l... More
A Sailor runs a mooring line around bits aboard USS New York.
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (Mar. 28, 2011) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Lee Domingo runs a mooring line around bits aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) as the ship prepares to on-load the 24th M... More
A Sailor checks bearings as the USS New York prepares to pull into por...
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (Mar. 28, 2011) Quartermaster 3rd Class Amy Etie checks bearings aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) as the ship prepares to pull into port to on-load the Marines... More
A Sailor runs a mooring line around a capstan aboard USS New York.
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (Mar. 28, 2011) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Marcus Coleman runs a mooring line around a capstan aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) as the ship prepares to on-load th... More
A Sailor handles a mooring line aboard USS New York.
MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. (Mar. 28, 2011) Fire Controlman 3rd Class Brett Basen handles a mooring line aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) as the ship prepares to on-load the 24th Marine E... More
Marines and sailors from the 24th Marine Expeditionary
Marines and sailors from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, along with members of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group observe the Suez Canal transit on the flight deck of the USS Iwo Jima, May 1, 2012. The tra... More
Marines with the Command Element of the 24th Marine
Marines with the Command Element of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to participate in the Warrior of the Month competition aboard USS Iwo Jima, May 1, 2012. During the competition Lance corporals and... More
Amphibious assault vehicles from Marine Battalion Landing Team 12 (BLT...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2011) Amphibious assault vehicles from Marine Battalion Landing Team 12 (BLT 12) transit to the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during amphibious assault vehi... More
Amphibious assault vehicles from Marine Battalion Landing Team 12 (BLT...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2011) Amphibious assault vehicles from Marine Battalion Landing Team 12 (BLT 12) transit to the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during amphibious assault vehi... More
Lt. Cmdr. Drew Andrews participates in training exercises for Group Co...
NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 16, 2011) Lt. Cmdr. Drew Andrews participates in training exercises for Group Commander Fleet Synthetic Training (FST-GC) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). The Iwo Jima... More
Information Systems Technician Senior Chief Randy Witz participates in...
NORFOLK, Va. (Nov. 16, 2011) Information Systems Technician Senior Chief Randy Witz participates in training exercises for Group Commander Fleet Synthetic Training (FST-GC) aboard the multi-purpose amphibious a... More
Sailors aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima ...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 30, 2011) Sailors aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) stand lookout watch as a landing craft air cushion approaches. The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group is... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Corps Reinforcem...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 01, 2011) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Corps Reinforcement Squadron (VMM) 261 takes off from the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). The Iwo... More
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Corps Reinforcem...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 01, 2011) A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Corps Reinforcement Squadron (VMM) 261 takes off from the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). The Iwo... More
A Sailor plots the ship's position.
NORFOLK, Va. (Dec. 02, 2011) Quartermaster Seaman Christopher H. Jones plots the ship's position aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group is und... More
Marines from Marine Expeditionary Unit 24 (24 MEU) stand watch as the ...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 03, 2011) Marines from Marine Expeditionary Unit 24 (24 MEU) stand watch as the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) participates in a transit scenario drill. The Iwo ... More
A CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Sq...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 05, 2011) A CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 lands aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). The Iwo Jima Am... More
A UH-1 Huey helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (V...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 05, 2011) A UH-1 Huey helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 lands aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). The Iwo Jima Amphibious ... More
Sailors and Marines fight a simulated fire during a fire drill on the ...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 15, 2011) Sailors and Marines fight a simulated fire during a fire drill on the flight deck aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). The Iwo Jima Amphibious Re... More
Sailors investigate a simulated fire during a fire drill.
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 15, 2011) Sailors assigned to the air department crash and salvage division aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) investigate a simulated fire during a fire ... More
Sailors transport a simulated mass casualty victim during a fire drill...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 15, 2011) Aviation boatswain's mates aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) transport a simulated mass casualty victim during a fire drill on the flight deck.... More
A landing craft air cushion passing the multi-purpose amphibious assau...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 18, 2011) A landing craft air cushion passing the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group is underway conducting a composite training... More
Sailors practices self-defense kicks during Navy security force sentry...
NORFOLK (Jan. 25, 2012) Seaman Tawokam Kamdem practices self-defense kicks during Navy security force sentry training held on the flight deck aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7)... More
An aircraft prepares to launch from the flight deck.
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2012) An MV-22 Osprey helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 prepares to launch from the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima ... More
A Sailor cleans the cabin of an aircraft.
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2012) Cpl. Shaun Deibert, from of Hays, Kan., assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 cleans the cabin of an AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck of the multipurpose amph... More
A Sailor cleans the cabin of an aircraft.
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 30, 2012) Cpl. Shaun Deibert, from of Hays, Kan., assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 cleans the cabin of an AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck of the multipurpose amph... More
Sailors and Marines board an 11-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2012) Sailors and Marines board an 11-meter rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) from the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York (LPD 21) as part of an enhanced visit, board, search a... More
Sailors aboard a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) head toward the Mil...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 31, 2012) Sailors aboard a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB) head toward the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Laramie (T-AO 203) as part of an enhanced visit, board, ... More
Insitu contractors prepare to recover Scan Eagle, an unmanned aerial ...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 06, 2012) Insitu contractors prepare to recover Scan Eagle, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), on the flight deck after a successful test run aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock ... More
A Scan Eagle unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is launched from the flight...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 06, 2012) A Scan Eagle unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is launched from the flight deck for simulated reconnaissance aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston H... More
A Scan Eagle unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is launched from the flight...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 06, 2012) A Scan Eagle unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is launched from the flight deck for simulated reconnaissance aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Gunston H... More
Insitu contractors recover Scan Eagle, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV...
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 06, 2012) Insitu contractors recover Scan Eagle, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), on the flight deck after a successful test run aboard the Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing shi... More