NORFOLK, Va. (April 29, 2025) The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) hosts an in-port tour for His Majesty The King’s Guard 3rd Company from Norway. Music and Drill Troops of the 3rd Guard’s Company, His Majesty the King's Guard, serves as the ceremonial and representation unit for the Norwegian Armed Forces. This professional group is renowned for its musical excellence and plays a key role in national events, state ceremonies, and official functions, displaying the traditions and heritage of Norway. Iwo Jima is the flagship of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Readiness Group, a force uniquely positioned to deter aggression, project power through presence abroad, and execute contingency missions with its integrated...
ATLANTIC OCEAN – The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) successfully completed its basic phase on Mar 14, and began its advanced phase with the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group.
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.
