 "LST-70" participated in the assault and occupation of Iwo Jima in February 1945.In the documentary film "To the Shores of Iwo Jima", one of the LCVPs belonging to "LST-70" can be seen going ashore at the Battle of Iwo Jima.The boat has "PRESS" painted on the side of it, and was presumably bringing photographers and reporters ashore.