170309-N-RL456-0162 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 9, 2017) Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Curtis Richardson reads a steam pressure gauge in the forward machinery room aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). The ship is underway conducting in 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 2nd Class Hunter S. Harwell/Released)