USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) Amphibious Assault Ship Patch, 4" Embroidered Tactical Emblem with Hook and Loop Backing, "Uncommon Valor" Wasp-Class "Blue-Green Team" Insignia

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020522-N-3235P-501
NEW YORK CITY (May 22, 2002) -- The multi-purpose assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) pulls into Pier-88 after sailing up the Hudson River to kick off Fleet Week. More than 6000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guard personnel aboard 22 ships - including six warships returning from deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, the war against terrorism - sail into New York today for the 15th Annual Fleet Week 2002. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class(AW) Michael W. Pendergrass (RELEASED).

"Among the Americans Who Served...": The Legacy of LHD-7.

The USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) Patch pays direct tribute to a capital warship that seamlessly balances heavy combat capabilities with critical humanitarian missions. Commissioned in 2001, LHD-7 quickly went to work, deploying Marines into Northern Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom and spearheading the joint task force off the coast of Liberia. Beyond her combat readiness, she served as the central command and medical hub off the coast of New Orleans during the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, cementing her legacy as a beacon of American resolve.

Built for Sailors, Marines, and Amphibious Warfare Historians

For the "Gator Navy" sailors and embarked Marines who know the thunderous vibration of the well deck, the high-tempo chaos of the flight line, or the deep camaraderie forged during a grueling deployment, this hook-and-loop edition offers the perfect blend of historical pride and modern tactical utility. It allows you to quickly swap your standard base patch for a custom piece of naval history on your flight bag, ready-room gear board, or deployment vest, keeping the spirit of the amphibious fleet flying high.

Exceptional Craftsmanship

Every thread is executed to strict military-grade standards, ensuring that the critical symbols of joint military dominance—from the three spearheads representing the modern amphibious triad to the historic flag-raising—remain perfectly defined. This patch balances authentic combat heritage with the professional swagger of the modern surface fleet.

Stand with the powerhouse of expeditionary warfare with this premium embroidered USS Iwo Jima (LHD-7) Patch . As a vital multi-purpose Wasp-class amphibious assault ship, the Iwo Jima sails under the legendary motto "Uncommon Valor," a direct homage to Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz's historic words honoring the brave souls who fought on Mount Suribachi in 1945. Built to anchor the Navy-Marine Corps "Blue-Green Team," LHD-7 acts as a floating fortress—deploying elite Marine Expeditionary Units via MV-22 Ospreys, heavy-lift helicopters, and Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCACs) to project rapid crisis response across global waters