Suez Canal (July 4, 2006) â The amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) transits through the Suez Canal during a scheduled six month deployment. The multi-purpose amphibious assault ship is the flag ship for her Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) currently deployed in support of maritime security operations (MSO) and the global war on terror. U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Amanda M. Williams
