
Gulf of Mexico (Sept. 22, 2005) – Seaman Pedro Romero steers the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) in the rough seas in the Gulf of Mexico as the ship maneuvers to avoid Hurricane Rita. Iwo Jima is among several U.S. Navy assets in the area ready to provide humanitarian assistance if needed. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Christian Knoell