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USS Iwo Jima: Giant amphibious assault ship of the US Navy

The USS Iwo Jima (LPH-2) was the first amphibious assault ship specifically designed as a helicopter carrier, capable of ...
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Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group Leaves Norfolk After Long Gap in U.S. ARG Deployments

Amphibious warship USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) left Norfolk Va., Thursday, the first time a U.S.-based Amphibious Ready Group with embarked Marines has deployed since December. The departure of the ...