Amphibious Assault Ships contain a well deck to support use of Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) and other watercraft (with exception of the first two LHA(R) class ... LHD 7 (Iwo Jima) where ...

Until World War II amphibious operations against defended areas generally failed, so the Marine Corps was tasked to grapple with the notion of seaborne landings. As a result, between the wars they ...

The USS Iwo Jima is the flagship of an Amphibious Ready Group, a quick-response team for contingency missions. Marte's mother, initially shocked by his enlistment, became his biggest supporter.