Posted: 03/01/2017
ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 8, 2017) Sailors remove chocks and chains from an AH-1W Super Cobra helicopter prior to departing the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). The ship is underway conducting a series of qualifications and certifications as part of the basic phase of training in preparation for future operations and deployments. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Andrew Murray)