GULF OF ADEN (April 6, 2015) – Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class (SW/AW) Timothy Dods, a native of Mechanicsville, Va., unclogs a chill water pipe aboard amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima is the flagship for the Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and, with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), provides a versatile sea-based, expeditionary force that can be tailored to a variety of missions in the 5th Fleet area of operations. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Megan Anuci/Released) USS Iwo Jima operations 150406-N-JN023-055

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