ATLANTIC OCEAN (Dec. 9, 2016) – Capt. Joseph O’Brien, executive officer and master of ceremonies, delivers opening remarks during a burial-at-sea ceremony in honor of Mrs. Alice S. Roddis, held on the starboard aircraft elevator aboard amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7). Roddis, a native of Wilkes Barre, Pa., was the grandmother of Lt. j.g. Alex Crosby, burial officer for the ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew Murray/Released)