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USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) is a Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship currently operated by the United States Navy. USS Iwo Jima was built by Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The ship has been in active service for 25 years.
The Wasp class amphibious assault ships combine a full well deck for landing craft and vehicles with a large aviation capability that includes F-35B fighters and MV-22 Ospreys. They can embark over 1,600 Marines and serve as the centerpiece of Marine Expeditionary Units.
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USS Iwo Jima Military Ship Tracking Map
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USS Iwo Jima Military Ship Details
The Wasp class amphibious assault ships combine a full well deck for landing craft and vehicles with a large aviation capability that includes F-35B fighters and MV-22 Ospreys. They can embark over 1,600 Marines and serve as the centerpiece of Marine Expeditionary Units.
USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) Previous Deployments
Deployment Began: Thu Aug 14, 2025
Deployment Ended: Sat Jun 06, 2026
Days Deployed: 296 days
Deployment Location: Caribbean Sea / U.S. Southern Command AOR
Post-Deployment Location: Returned to Naval Station Norfolk
Mission: Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit completed a 10-month deployment in support of U.S. Fourth Fleet operations, including counter-narcotics and regional security missions. The ship has returned to homeport Norfolk, Virginia.
Wasp Class Sister Ships
| Ship Name(s) | Line Name |
|---|---|
| USS Bataan, USS Bonhomme Richard (decommissioned), USS Boxer, USS Essex, USS Kearsarge, USS Makin Island, USS Wasp | United States Navy |