170331-N-AH771-0013 MAYPORT, Fla. (March 31, 2017) Capt. James R. Midkiff, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7), speaks with the ship's chief petty officers during a celebration for the 124th birthday of the chief petty officer rank. Iwo Jima recently returned from 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 Seaman Daniel C. Coxwest/Released)