171223-N-JS726-0045 MAYPORT, Fla. (Dec. 23, 2017) Aviation Machinist's Mate Airman Carson Jones hoists the Ensign as Ship's Serviceman 3rd Class Arianna Cruz renders a salute during morning colors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Iwo Jima recently returned home after completing a combined composite training unit exercise and is preparing for its scheduled deployment early next year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David Holmes/Released)