Story by 1st Lt. Cailin Duffy | 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit | 04.25.2025
A bipartisan Senate Staff Delegation witnessed the critical importance of amphibious readiness and naval integration firsthand during the Amphibious Squadron 8 (PHIBRON 8) and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit's (MEU) Integration (PMINT) exercise, held off the coast of Virginia and North Carolina from April 4-5, 2025. The delegation, comprised of Senate Military Legislative Assistants, Military,......
Story by Chief Petty Officer Timothy Black | USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) | 03.03.2025
The crew of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) conducted an ammunition on-load at Naval Weapons Station Earle, N.J in preparation for an upcoming deployment, Feb. 24to Feb. 28....
Story by Lt. Jennifer Bowman | USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) | 02.25.2025
ARLINGTON, Va. – “I fought like hell,” recalled retired Marine Raider Frank Wright of his experience during the Battle of Iwo Jima eight decades ago. The same fighting spirit resounded in the shared experiences of the eight Iwo Jima veterans who sat side by side at the Hilton National Landing, Feb. 22, during a commemorative event for the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima.......
Story by Chief Petty Officer Timothy Black | USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) | 02.23.2025
ATLANTIC OCEAN – The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) successfully completed a fueling-at-sea evolution with the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Porter (DDG 78), Feb 22, completing Iwo Jima’s mobility seamanship certification....
Story by Chief Petty Officer Timothy Black | USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) | 12.06.2024
USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) and more than 30 Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit recently marked a significant milestone by certifying the ship's flight deck for aviation operations during a critical week at sea, Dec. 2-6. This accomplishment is a key step in preparing for integration exercises slated for next year, underscoring the collaborative efforts between Navy and Marine Corps......
Story by Seaman Savannah Hardesty | USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) | 11.11.2024
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....
Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Erickson Magno | USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) | 11.06.2024
The beginning of a Sailor’s Naval career starts with exposure, sparked by someone’s family ties to service, television commercials, or maybe a recruiter visit to their high school. Whatever the influence, that spark can ignite a career path to military service for 20 years—or more. As young teens begin to think about their career, Navy outreach plays a vital role in the recruitment of......
Story by Ensign Colby James | USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) | 05.17.2024
Capt. Brian Hamel relieved Capt. Stephen Froehlich as USS Iwo Jima’s 17th commanding officer during a May 17 ceremony held at Naval Station Norfolk....
