No name in the Marine Corps carries more weight than Iwo Jima. The USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7), commissioned in 2001, carries that legacy with the gravity it deserves—an amphibious assault ship built to put Marines ashore in the most contested environments on earth. She has deployed to the Persian Gulf, the Mediterranean, and beyond, supporting combat and humanitarian operations with equal distinction. To serve on a ship named Iwo Jima is an honor that comes with a responsibility.