170323-N-DS065-0020 MAYPORT, Fla. (March 23, 2017) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Tomeka Raphiel-Shields provides opening remarks during the Women’s History Month celebration on the mess decks aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). The ship recently returned from 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)