170307-N-DS065-0149 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 7, 2017) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Samantha Vasquez directs an MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 261 (VMM-261) as it takes off from the flight deck of 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 3rd Class Evan A. Denny/Released)