USS IWO JIMA

USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) is a Wasp-class amphibious assault ship commissioned into the United States Navy in 2001. Named after the iconic World War II battle, the ship is designed to deploy and support Marine Expeditionary Units and their equipment. Over its service life, USS Iwo Jima has participated in numerous operations, including humanitarian missions and major exercises such as Operation Iraqi Freedom and disaster relief efforts after Hurricane Katrina. The vessel continues to serve as a vital asset in projecting American power and providing rapid crisis response around the world.