170308-N-ZB097-0084 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 8, 2017) An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (VMM-162) takes off from 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 3rd Class Jess E. Toner/Released)