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USS Iwo Jima Military Ship Tracker
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.
Wasp Class Sister Ships
| Ship Name(s) | Line Name |
|---|---|
| USS Bataan, USS Bonhomme Richard DECOMMISSIONED, USS Boxer DEPLOYED, USS Essex, USS Kearsarge, USS Makin Island, USS Wasp | United States Navy |
USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) Previous Deployments
USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) Deployment 2025-1
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.