US Marine Corps (USMC) STAFF Sergeant (SSG) Aaron J. Arlington (left),...
The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: LHD-7 Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Christian N. Kn... More
Naval Station Guantanamo Bay - Navy Expeditionary Combat Command
The North East Gate at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, is the only entry and exit point to mainland Cuba from the naval station. It has been closed to base personnel since the United States broke off diplom... More
Maritime Security Operations
Lance Cpl. Wade Parker assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 (reinforced), uses a grease gun on an MV-22B Osprey as part of a 28-day maintenance inspection aboard the multi-purpose amphibious a... More
Lance Cpl. Matthew Brady washes an MV-22 Osprey assigned
Lance Cpl. Matthew Brady washes an MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 261 (Reinforced) on the flight deck of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima,... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2017) Boatswain's Mate Seaman
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2017) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Danny Vazquez from Antioch, California, removes the housing stopper during an anchoring evolution in the forecastle of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo J... More
26th MEU, LAAD Detachment conducts a Stinger Trainer Launch Simulator ...
MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 23, 2018) U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Group (MACG) 28 Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Detachment, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditio... More
180417-N-ZG607-0001 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
180417-N-ZG607-0001 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 17, 2018) An MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28, is tied down on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault shi... More
180616-N-PC620-0030, US Marine Corps Photo
180616-N-PC620-0030 KIEL, Germany (June 16, 2018) Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Brooke Bagatta, from Liberty, New York, gives a tour of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) in Kiel, Germ... More
181006-N-OA516-0003 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2018) U.S.
181006-N-OA516-0003 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 6, 2018) U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Harrison Hernando, from Brooklyn, New York, assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, spots U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brandon Ma... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Cory Lambert, of Porterville, Calif., directs Airman Jason Cotter, of Ohio, while he maneuvers an SH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to Heli... More
180221-N-TJ319-0048 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 21, 2018)
180221-N-TJ319-0048 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 21, 2018) Ensign Corbin Heath stands watch on the bridge of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) Feb. 21, 2018. Oak Hill, homeported in Virgin... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 3, 2018) U.S.
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 3, 2018) U.S. Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), unload food during a supply convoy. The 26th MEU trains to sustain expeditionary readiness ac... More
180428-N-TJ319-0176 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
180428-N-TJ319-0176 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 28, 2018) Sailors play soccer in the well deck of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) April 28, 2018. Oak Hill, home-port... More
OSLO, Norway (Nov. 13, 2018) The Wasp-class amphibious
OSLO, Norway (Nov. 13, 2018) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) arrives in Oslo, Norway, for a scheduled port visit Nov. 13, 2018. Iwo Jima is currently pierside Oslo after participatin... More
190402-N-LN075-0158 MAYPORT, Fla. (April 2, 2019) Ensign
190402-N-LN075-0158 MAYPORT, Fla. (April 2, 2019) Ensign Mackenzie Clair throws the frisbee in the Captain’s Cup Ultimate Frisbee game on Naval Station Mayport, Fla., April 2, 2019. Iwo Jima is currently at her... More
Cdr. Cristino Gaverete, embarked aboard the amphibious
Cdr. Cristino Gaverete, embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), extracts a decaying tooth from an elderly Guatemalan woman at a Continuing Promise 2010 medical site. The assigned medic... More
A U.S. Navy beachmaster guides a Landing Craft Air
A U.S. Navy beachmaster guides a Landing Craft Air Cushion transporting personnel and equipment with 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) ashore during Amphibious Squadron – MEU Integration Training (PMINT) at ... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 23, 2018)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 23, 2018) Operations Specialist Seaman Joseph Klug from Bloomington, Minn. prepares to receive a vaccine from Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Joseph Bice from Orlando, Fla. ... More
180508-N-ZG607-0014 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
180508-N-ZG607-0014 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 8, 2018) Marine Corps Cpl. Tony Pritt, assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s ordnance division, performs a 28-day inspection on an M240D mac... More
180630-N-ZG607-0053 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
180630-N-ZG607-0053 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (June 30, 2018) Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Maurice Cornish, assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, speaks during a ceremony for the 17th annive... More
181122-N-AH771-0021 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 22, 2018)
181122-N-AH771-0021 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 22, 2018) Culinary Specialist Seaman Jonathan Ortiz, from Las Cruces, New Mexico, mixes food coloring with frosting in the bake shop aboard the Wasp-class amphibious ass... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 3, 2017) Cryptologic Technician
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 3, 2017) Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Seaman Jarrell Gladden, of Baltimore, carries a Mk. 214 chaff round slated to be shot during a test of the Decoy Launching System aboard the amph... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 15, 2018)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 15, 2018) Capt. Joseph R. O’Brien and Capt. Darrell Canady, commanding officer and executive officer of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), run ... More
180612-N-AH771-0092 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
180612-N-AH771-0092 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (June 12, 2018) Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Bayron Aguilar completes a respirator fitting test by ensuring his mask has a proper seal in the hangar bay of t... More
181030-N-AZ467-0002 NORWEGIAN SEA (Oct. 30, 2018) Rear
181030-N-AZ467-0002 NORWEGIAN SEA (Oct. 30, 2018) Rear Adm. Brad Skillman, commander, Expeditionary Strike Group 2, prepares for a flight aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Oct. ... More
180415-N-ZG607-0134 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
180415-N-ZG607-0134 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 15, 2018) Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Johnathan Davis, assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, performs corrosion prevention maintenance on an AV... More
180709-N-ZG607-0023 AQABA, Jordan (July 9, 2018) Landing
180709-N-ZG607-0023 AQABA, Jordan (July 9, 2018) Landing craft, air cushions, attached to Assault Craft Unit 4, are parked ashore from the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is de... More
180503-N-NJ910-0063 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
180503-N-NJ910-0063 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 3, 2018) Master-at-Arms 1st Class Justin Tanner instructs Sailors during a small arms gun shoot on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault... More
180530-N-ZG607-0102 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
180530-N-ZG607-0102 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 30, 2018) U.S. Marines assigned to 1st Platoon, Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (BLT 2/6), practice simulated ... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (May 24, 2019) –Lt. J.g. Kimberly King
MAYPORT, Fla. (May 24, 2019) –Lt. J.g. Kimberly King assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), from Ocala, Fla., speaks to students during a Memorial Day ceremony held on the foot... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2017) Landing Craft, Air Cushion
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 5, 2017) Landing Craft, Air Cushion 71, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 4, departs the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima, components of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Gro... More
180421-N-ZG607-0034 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
180421-N-ZG607-0034 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 21, 2018) The underway replenishment detail stands by as the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) approaches the Wasp-class amphibious ... More
180714-N-ZG607-0024 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
180714-N-ZG607-0024 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (July 14, 2018) Machinist Mate Fireman Richard Hall corrects a leak on the stern gate machinery pump aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo J... More
181121-N-AZ467-0034 ATANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2018) Religious
181121-N-AZ467-0034 ATANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 21, 2018) Religious Program Specialist 3rd Class Blake Harris wipes down a table on the mess decks during cleaning stations aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship ... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (March 1, 2019) Cmdr. Matthew Berrens,
MAYPORT, Fla. (March 1, 2019) Cmdr. Matthew Berrens, chaplain, the Wasp-class Amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), gives the benediction at the 2019 USS Iwo Jima Change of Command ceremony on Naval Sta... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 21, 2018)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 21, 2018) The underway replenishment detail aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) refuels with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (... More
180524-N-TJ319-0107 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 24, 2018) Sailors
180524-N-TJ319-0107 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 24, 2018) Sailors participate in damage control training on the flight deck of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) May 24, 2018. Oak Hill, hom... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (July 27, 2017) Sailors assigned to the
MAYPORT, Fla. (July 27, 2017) Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) depart Naval Station Mayport during a motorcycle safety ride. Iwo Jima is in port conducting a scheduled contin... More
NORFOLK (Oct. 8, 2016) – Marines attached to the 24th
NORFOLK (Oct. 8, 2016) – Marines attached to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to board amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima and the 24th MEU are preparing to provide disaster ... More
180414-N-TJ319-0036 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
180414-N-TJ319-0036 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 14, 2018) Sailors and Marines wait for an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, to land on the flight deck... More
170710-N-TK177-060 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 10, 2017 Master
170710-N-TK177-060 ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 10, 2017 Master Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Glen Newbins conducts leadership training with visiting midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy and Navy ROTCs in the Chief... More
MAYPORT, Fla. (July 24, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s
MAYPORT, Fla. (July 24, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Christian Prior, left, and Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Joe J. Cardona Gonzalez prepare the ensign on the quarterdeck aboard ... More
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter,
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), prepares to land on the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) in the ... More
180423-N-TJ319-0214 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
180423-N-TJ319-0214 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 23, 2018) Sailors perform maintenance on the starboard side replenishment-at- sea station aboard the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hi... More
180414-N-TJ319-0056 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
180414-N-TJ319-0056 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 14, 2018) Sailors and Marines chock and chain an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) 28, on the flight deck of the Ha... More
180305-N-PC620-0030 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 5, 2018)
180305-N-PC620-0030 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (March 5, 2018) Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Joshua Sheik, from Burkburnett, Texas, participates in a small arms gun shoot on the flight deck aboard the Harpers Ferry-class d... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 11, 2017) – The rifle detail
ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 11, 2017) – The rifle detail renders honors during a burial-at-sea ceremony on the starboard aircraft elevator aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is underway... More
180314-N-TJ319-0375 BLACK SEA (March 14, 2018) Romanian
180314-N-TJ319-0375 BLACK SEA (March 14, 2018) Romanian service members participate in a visit, board, search and seizure exercise with the Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard the Harper... More
161205-N-NJ910-0124ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 5, 2016) –
161205-N-NJ910-0124ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 5, 2016) – Amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198). Iwo Jima is underway pur... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 20, 2017) Airman Damion Reece
ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 20, 2017) Airman Damion Reece fires an M4 carbine on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during a gun shoot. Iwo Jima is underway with Amphibious Squadron (P... More
NEW YORK (Nov. 12, 2016) – Capt. James R. Midkiff,
NEW YORK (Nov. 12, 2016) – Capt. James R. Midkiff, commanding officer, amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) leads a tour of the ship. Iwo Jima is participating in Veterans Week New York City 2016 to hon... More
The CH-46E helicopters sit securely tied down to the
The CH-46E helicopters sit securely tied down to the flight deck the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima. Iwo Jima departed Paramaribo, Suriname, on Nov. 1, 2010 and is currently en-route to Hait... More
USS Iwo Jima operations
Sailors run out to secure an MH-60 Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the Dragon Whales of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7).... More
Sailors participate in a casualty drill during general
Sailors participate in a casualty drill during general quarters aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Jan. 5, 2015. Iwo Jima, flag ship of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group/24th Marine Exped... More
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter
A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), picks up an AV-8B Harrier engine to transport it from the... More
NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER, ISRAEL (March 11, 2018) U.S.
NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER, ISRAEL (March 11, 2018) U.S. Marine Corps Light Armored Vehicle (LAV) from Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (BLT 2/6), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit staged p... More
Seaman Jonathon Ortiz decorates the ceremonial Thanksgiving
Seaman Jonathon Ortiz decorates the ceremonial Thanksgiving cake aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Nov. 22, 2018. Ortiz spent two days building the cake in preparation for the cake cutting ceremony during the Thanksg... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Phillip A. Poole measures wind
Petty Officer 3rd Class Phillip A. Poole measures wind readings with a hand-held anemometer on board the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima. Iwo Jima departed Paramaribo, Suriname, on Nov. 1 and... More
170911-N-DS065-0007 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2017)
170911-N-DS065-0007 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Sept. 11, 2017) Marine Corps Cpl. Johnny Hopper, assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, prepares uniforms for insect repellant treatment in preparation for h... More
KEY WEST, Fla. (Sept. 12, 2017) Marines assigned to
KEY WEST, Fla. (Sept. 12, 2017) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) disembark an SH-60S Sea Hawk attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 during humanitarian assistance effor... More
U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force (MRF), 26th
U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force (MRF), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a live-fire shooting exercise aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 1... More
180512-N-TK177-0047 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
180512-N-TK177-0047 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 12, 2018) Harry, a patrol explosive detection dog (PEDD) assigned to Law Enforcement Det., 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), plays with Marine Corp... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 21, 2018) An
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 21, 2018) An MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, lands on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7),... More
181120-N-AZ467-0038 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 20, 2018)
181120-N-AZ467-0038 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 20, 2018) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Jarrod Pasley sorts mail during mail call in the hangar bay aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) ... More
NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 21, 2020) – Marines, assigned to
NORFOLK, Va. (Oct. 21, 2020) – Marines, assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, load joint light tactical vehicles onto the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), Oct. 21, 2020. Iwo Ji... More
150302-N-KD168-062 - GULF OF ADEN (March 2, 2015) -
150302-N-KD168-062 - GULF OF ADEN (March 2, 2015) - An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Ji... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 19, 2018)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 19, 2018) Marines wash down a CH-53E Super Stallion, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibiou... More
180718-N-AH771-0132 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 18, 2018)
180718-N-AH771-0132 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (July 18, 2018) An AV-8B Harrier II jet, attached to the Italian Navy’s Grouppo Aerei Imbarcati (GRUPAER), lands on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault shi... More
181120-N-AZ467-0046 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 20, 2018)
181120-N-AZ467-0046 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 20, 2018) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Jarrod Pasley verifies a package’s shipping label during mail call in the hangar bay aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault s... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 20, 2020) - Boatswain’s Mate Seaman
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 20, 2020) - Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Guadalupe Gobellanancota requests wind speed and direction from debark during a landing craft air cushion (LCAC) launch aboard the Wasp-class amphibious ... More
180415-N-ZG607-0113 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
180415-N-ZG607-0113 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 15, 2018) Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Dary Patten photographs maintenance aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7... More
180509-N-AH771-0045 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
180509-N-AH771-0045 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 9, 2018) Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Martin Broach, from Lancaster, S.C., assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, applies a top coat of paint to pr... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 2, 2018) Aviation Boatswain’s
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 2, 2018) Aviation Boatswain’s Mates salute an AV-8B Harrier II jet, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), before it takes off from the flight deck of the Wasp-class... More
180614-N-ZG607-0034 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
180614-N-ZG607-0034 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (June 14, 2018) Sailors aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) conduct a replenishment-at-sea with the fleet replenishment oile... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 13, 2018)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 13, 2018) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors exercise in the gym of the the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo ... More
180605-N-ZG607-0041 U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
180605-N-ZG607-0041 U.S. 5th FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (June 5, 2018) Marine Cpl. Sebastian Douglass, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced), troubleshoots communications and breathi... More
180704-N-ZK016-0024 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
180704-N-ZK016-0024 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (July 4, 2018) Sailors conduct a fresh water wash down on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), July 4, 2018. Iwo ... More
U.S. Navy sailors with the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron
U.S. Navy sailors with the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28 take off in an MH-60S Sea Hawk from the flight deck of USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) to conduct flight operations during Amphibious Squadron – Marine Expediti... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2017) Sailors and Marines
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Nov. 12, 2017) Sailors and Marines debrief in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship (LHD 7) following a simulated non-combatant evacuation operation. Iwo Jima, components of the Iwo Jim... More
NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER, ISRAEL (March 13, 2018) A
NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER, ISRAEL (March 13, 2018) A U.S. Marine assigned to the Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment (BLT 2/6), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), scans for targets duri... More
180428-N-TJ319-0330 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
180428-N-TJ319-0330 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 28, 2018) Seaman Joseph Blankenship mans the lee helm on the bridge of the Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) April 28, 2018... More
180714-N-ZG607-0011 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
180714-N-ZG607-0011 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (July 14, 2018) Engineman 3rd Class Adam Salcedo writes references on danger tags for maintenance in the assault shop aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assau... More
180805-N-AH771-0180 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 5, 2018) Sailors
180805-N-AH771-0180 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Aug. 5, 2018) Sailors from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28 perform a flight demonstration over the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), Aug. 5, 20... More
NORFOLK, Virginia (Oct. 1, 2018) Landing Craft, Air
NORFOLK, Virginia (Oct. 1, 2018) Landing Craft, Air Cushion 71, attached to Assault Craft Unit 4, prepares to enter the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima recently departed ... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 25, 2020) – Hospital Corpsman
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 25, 2020) – Hospital Corpsman 2nd Robert M. Ticen gives a patient a shot aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), Feb. 25, 2020. Iwo Jima is underway conducting a... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2020) – Lance Cpl. Alexander
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 26, 2020) – Lance Cpl. Alexander Meinhardt, from Crawfordville, Fla., assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts a drill on a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle aboard the Wasp-clas... More
180219-N-TJ319-0100 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 19, 2018)
180219-N-TJ319-0100 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 19, 2018) Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit participate in a small arms gun shoot on the flight deck of the dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51).... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 8, 2018) Aviation Electronics
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 8, 2018) Aviation Electronics Technician 3rd Class Mitchell Wright, from Broad View, Ohio, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 22, inspects circuit breakers in the upper consol... More
200204-N-ZG607-1010 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 4, 2020) Sailors
200204-N-ZG607-1010 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 4, 2020) Sailors walk the flight deck at sunrise aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Feb. 4, 2020. Iwo Jima is underway conducting Type Co... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (June 4, 2018) MV-22B
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (June 4, 2018) MV-22B Ospreys, attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162, prepare to take off from the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iw... More
Cpl. Arturo Chavez, left, assigned to the 24th Marine
Cpl. Arturo Chavez, left, assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary, embarked aboard multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima's (LHD 7), plays a game with a student from the Regional Institute for Acti... More
181026-N-OA516-0010 NORWEGIAN SEA (Oct. 26, 2018) The
181026-N-OA516-0010 NORWEGIAN SEA (Oct. 26, 2018) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) passes under the northern lights while participating in exercise Trident Juncture 2018, Oct. 26, 201... More
UH-1Y Venoms prepare for departure from USS Iwo Jima
UH-1Y Venoms prepare for departure from USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Nov. 30, 2018. The aircraft and personnel returned home after successfully completing exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Iceland and Norway where they p... More
A boy looks at the names inscribed on the wall of the
A boy looks at the names inscribed on the wall of the Beirut Memorial after the 32nd Beirut Memorial Observance Ceremony in Jacksonville, N.C., Oct. 23, 2015. The ceremony was held to honor the memory of the se... More
An AH-1W Super Cobra departs from USS Iwo Jima (LHD
An AH-1W Super Cobra departs from USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Nov. 30, 2018. The aircraft and personnel returned home after successfully completing Exercise Trident Juncture 18 in Iceland and Norway where they provide... More
180513-N-ZG607-0122 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
180513-N-ZG607-0122 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 13, 2018) Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Frank Simmons awaits combat rubber raider craft operations in the well deck aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ... More
180517-N-ZK016-0027 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS
180517-N-ZK016-0027 U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (May 17, 2018) Line coaches instruct Sailors during a small arms exercise on the flight deck of the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7)... More
NEW RIVER, N.C. (Aug. 4, 2018) Marines from Marine
NEW RIVER, N.C. (Aug. 4, 2018) Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 162 (Reinforced) perform a flight demonstration at Marine Corps Air Station New River for their families following completion o... More
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2020) – A rolling airframe
ATLANTIC OCEAN (Oct. 18, 2020) – A rolling airframe missile is fired aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) during their Surface Warfare Advanced Tactical Training (SWATT), Oct. 18, ... More
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 19, 2018)
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (April 19, 2018) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Kurt Spitzer teaches Airman Bryan Baity how to tie down an MH-60S Sea Hawk in the hangar bay aboard the Wasp-cla... More