Suez Canal (July 4, 2006) - Amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Sailors and Marines view the scenery, as the ship transits through the Suez Canal. Iwo Jima is currently deployed in support of the global war on terrorism and maritime security operations (MSO) in the region. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Airman Joshua T. Rodriguez