abstract:USS Iwo Jima (LPH-2) was the lead ship of her class and type—the first ship to be designed and built from the keel up as an amphibious assault ship. She carried helicopters and a detachment of embarked Marines for use in the Navy's "vertical envelopment" concept of amphibious operations.
He arrived in New Orleans on Sunday and spent the night aboard the amphibious assault ship USSIwoJima, which is docked along the riverfront and serves as a command center.
These include the USS Bataan to conduct search and rescue missions, eight swift water rescue teams, the IwoJima Amphibious Readiness Group to help with disaster response equipment, and Hospital Ship USNS Comfort to help provide medical care.