090521-N-4856C-240NEW YORK (May 21, 2009) Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Michael Spiegler and Aviation Structural Mechanic 3rd Class Dustin Davis, both assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 14, ride a double-decker tour bus in Manhattan during Fleet Week New York City 2009. Approximately 3,000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsman will participate in the 22nd commemoration of Fleet Week New York. This event will provide the citizens of New York City and the surrounding tri-state area an opportunity to meet service members and also see the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher L. Clark/Released)
060720-N-4856C-008Suez Canal (July 20, 2006) – The amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) prepares to pass under the Mubarak Peace Bridge during their transit through the Suez Canal. Iwo Jima was recently directed to assist in the departure of U.S. citizens from Lebanon. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher L. Clark (RELEASED)
Aboard USS IWO JIMA LHD 7 (Sept. 10, 2006) -- Sailors and Marines view special ordnance bearing names of the victims of September 11th during a Captain's Call held on the flight deck aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) to commemorate the 5th anniversary. Iwo Jima recently deployed from here homeport of Norfolk, Va., and began a regularly scheduled six-month deployment to the U.S. European Command and U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) areas of responsibility (AOR) to conduct Maritime Security Operations (MSO)U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Christopher L. Clark
ABOARD USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) - An AV-8B Harrier launches from the flight deck during night vision flight operations aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). The multi-purpose amphibious assault ship is currently underway conducting training in preparation for deployment.U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman Christopher L. Clark (RELEASED)
080714-N-4856C-022ATLANTIC OCEAN (July 14, 2008) A CH-53E Super Stallion conducts night flight operations near the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) during the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group composite unit training exercise (COMPTUEX). COMPTUEX provides a realistic training environment to ensure the strike group is capable and ready for its upcoming deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Christopher L. Clark (Released)
Aboard USS IWO JIMA LHD 7 (Sept. 21, 2006) -- A Landing Craft Air Cushioned (LCAC) leaves the ship's well deck aboard USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) September 21. Iwo Jima recently deployed from her homeport of Norfolk, Va., and began a regularly scheduled six-month deployment to the U.S. European Command and U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) areas of responsibility (AOR) to conduct Maritime Security Operations (MSO)U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman Christopher L. Clark