USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7)

USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) is a United States Navy amphibious assault ship designed to deploy Marines, their equipment, and aircraft. It functions as a floating base, capable of launching helicopters, vertical-takeoff aircraft, and landing craft to support military operations, disaster relief, and humanitarian efforts. Named after the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II, the ship combines elements of an aircraft carrier and a transport ship, offering versatility and rapid response capability. It is part of the Wasp-class, emphasizing its importance in projecting power and providing flexible, mobile military force worldwide.