Enlisted Sailors aboard USS Ogden (LPD 5) prepare to man the rails for the last time during the ship's decommissioning ceremony.

Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) prepare to commit the remains of a veteran to their final resting place during a burial at sea.

Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) lower and prepare the ship's colors for the last time during the ship's decommissioning ceremony.

The amphibious transport dock USS Ogden (LPD 5) prepares to form-up for Seattle Seafair Festival's parade of ships event.

Sailors man the rails aboard USS Ogden (LPD 5) as she pulls out of her berth at Naval Station San Diego, Calif. Ogden is deploying with the newly designed Expeditionary Strike Group One (ESG-1) with USS Peleliu (LHA 5) as flagship

USS Ogden (LPD 5) Commanding Officer, Cmdr. James Hruska officially departs during the decommissioning ceremony for the ship.

Enlisted Sailors aboard USS Ogden (LPD 5) prepare to man the rails for the last time during the ship's decommissioning ceremony.

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San Diego (Feb. 21, 2007) Enlisted Sailors aboard USS Ogden (LPD 5) prepare to man the rails for the last time during the ship's decommissioning ceremony. Named after the city of Ogden, Utah, the ship has been an invaluable asset to the U.S. Navy for more than 40 years. Ogden conducted critical operations in supports of the Vietnam War, Gulf War, and the Global War on Terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew N. Jackson File# 070221-N-6410J-226

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