Sailors fire 9 mm pistols during a small arms live-fire
Sailors fire 9 mm pistols during a small arms live-fire qualification shoot aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the flagship for the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group currently under... More
Hawaii Port Visit. Warship photograph collection
Sailors and Marines salute the USS Arizona Memorial as the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) enters Pearl Harbor for a port visit. Peleliu is the flagship of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group on a de... More
Fire Controlman 2nd Class Sarah Scott prepares to toss
Fire Controlman 2nd Class Sarah Scott prepares to toss a traditional lei into the harbor as amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) passes the USS Arizona Memorial. Peleliu is the flagship of the Peleliu Am... More
Yeoman 2nd Class Nicholas Jones and Mass Communication
Yeoman 2nd Class Nicholas Jones and Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Valerie M. Grayson sing "Lift Every Voice and Sing," also known as the African American national anthem, during a Martin Luther King J... More
Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Terrance Wells mans a 25mm
Gunner's Mate 3rd Class Terrance Wells mans a 25mm gun during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the flag ship for the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and... More
Side boys render honors to Matt Matthews, acting U.S.
Side boys render honors to Matt Matthews, acting U.S. Consulate General - Hong Kong, during his arrival aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu port visits represent an opportunity to pr... More
Capt. Shawn Lobree, commander of the Peleliu Amphibious
Capt. Shawn Lobree, commander of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group, and Col. Scott Campbell, commander, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, hold a press conference for members of foreign media aboard the amphibiou... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) Airman Liz Camacho-Gonzalez
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) Airman Liz Camacho-Gonzalez and Cpl. Elaine Romain perform a dance during an Asian Pacific Heritage Month celebration aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Pel... More
Ammunition offload, US Navy Photogrpah
Sailors hook cargo onto a MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the Blackjacks of Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist ... More
Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Jonathan Churchill (front)
Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Jonathan Churchill (front) and Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Chris Panetti stage on the flight deck during an ammunition off-load aboard amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA ... More
Capt. John D. Deehr, commanding officer, holds and
Capt. John D. Deehr, commanding officer, holds and all hands call on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) to discuss safety prior to Labor Day weekend. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communi... More
Sailors tape off the number five before painting on
Sailors tape off the number five before painting on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is currently in a planned maintenance availability period in preparation for its next ... More
Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu
Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) take the Navy-wide third class advancement exam on the mess decks. The semi-annual exam tests sailors on in-rate and basic professional military k... More
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) depart amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) to participate in the ground phase of Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 2015. PHIBLEX is an an... More
Master Chief Machinist's Mate Jesus Silva delivers
Master Chief Machinist's Mate Jesus Silva delivers a speech during amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu's (LHA 5) celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at Mariners Park on Naval Base San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo... More
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Ellen Gillen (right) and
Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Ellen Gillen (right) and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jessica Englund, from Naval Medical Center San Diego, demonstrate how to detect breast cancer during a breast cancer awareness an... More
Ship's Serviceman 2nd Class Scott Atidepe charges a
Ship's Serviceman 2nd Class Scott Atidepe charges a Sailor for his purchase in the ship store aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) while underway for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014. Twenty-t... More
U.S. Marines from the 3rd Marine Battalion, 3rd Marine
U.S. Marines from the 3rd Marine Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Kilo Company, load an M1161 Growler internally transportable-light strike vehicle onto an MV-22 Osprey aboard amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu... More
Amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) steams
Amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) steams off the coast of Oahu conducting amphibious operations in support of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Twenty-two nations, 49 ships and six submarines... More
Amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) and Arleigh
Amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) and Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) conduct a replenishment at sea with Military Sealift Command (MSC) fast combat support ship US... More
Lt. Col. Richard Matyskiela, commanding officer of
Lt. Col. Richard Matyskiela, commanding officer of Special Marine Air Ground Task Force Three, speaks to multinational dignitaries in the hangar bay of amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) while underway... More
An MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor
An MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, launches from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) while underway during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exerci... More
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Pilar Labra, assigned to
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Pilar Labra, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, guides a medium tactical vehicle replacement off Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 57 during a personnel and equipment transfer bet... More
Sailors stand at attention during an all hands call
Sailors stand at attention during an all hands call on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) prior to departing for the sea phase of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Twenty-tw... More
Members of the Taiwanese Media shoot photo and video
Members of the Taiwanese Media shoot photo and video of a CH-53E Super Sea Stallion preparing to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during a media tour on board the ship while underway ... More
E-7 Exam - US Navy Photo, San Diego, California
Master-at-Arms 1st Class Sergio Perez (left) and Electrician's Mate 1st Class Charles Caruthers take the Navy-wide chief petty officer exam held aboard amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is cu... More
Nydia Ekstrom, certified executive chef from Unilever
Nydia Ekstrom, certified executive chef from Unilever Food Solutions, assists culinary specialists from amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during her three-day visit aboard the ship. Peleliu is in a pl... More
F-18 Flight Ops, US Navy Photogrpah
Sailors watch from the flight deck as an F/A-18 Hornet performs precision approach landing system checks near the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is conducting sea trials after a 7-month ph... More
Sailors shoot basketballs in the hangar bay of the
Sailors shoot basketballs in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) prior to a Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) sponsored three-point shootout contest while the NCAA March Madness... More
Personnel from the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu
Personnel from the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) board a rigid-hull inflatable boat during a small boat transfer. Peleliu is conducting sea trials in preparation for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. ... More
Army CH-47 Chinook helicopters assigned to Alpha Company
Army CH-47 Chinook helicopters assigned to Alpha Company Four, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) perform deck landing qualifications aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Pelel... More
USS Peleliu engineering fire drill
Damage Controlman 2nd Class Sarah Spangle has her self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) strap checked by Damage Controlman Fireman Zachary Moore during a main space fire drill aboard the amphibious assault ... More
Intelligence Specialist Seaman Devin Kuntschik scans
Intelligence Specialist Seaman Devin Kuntschik scans for surface contact during a Ship's Nautical or Otherwise Photographic Intelligence Exploitation (SNOOPIE) team evolution aboard the amphibious assault ship ... More
Capt. Carlos Serrano, commanding officer of Colombian
Capt. Carlos Serrano, commanding officer of Colombian ship ARC Almirante Padilla (FM-51), left, talks with Capt. Clint Carroll, Amphibious Squadron 3 commodore, and Cmdr. Cole Hayes, deputy commander Amphibiou... More
Seaman John Slater heaves a line aboard the amphibious
Seaman John Slater heaves a line aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) prior to getting underway. Peleliu will participate in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), a large multinational naval e... More
Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain
Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) receives fuel from the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during a replenishment-at-sea. Peleliu will participate in exercise Rim of ... More
Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Lake Champlain transits
Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Lake Champlain transits the Pacific Ocean en route to Hawaii. Lake Champlain is scheduled to participate in Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), the world’s largest international maritime ... More
Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class Whitney Pen catches
Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class Whitney Pen catches a frisbee during amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu's (LHA 5) regularly scheduled port visit to Okinawa. Peleliu is the lead ship in the Peleliu Amphibious ... More
Landing Craft Utility 1634, assigned to Assault Craft
Landing Craft Utility 1634, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 1, makes its approach to the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the lead ship of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Gro... More
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the lead ship of the Peleliu ... More
Landing craft utility (LCU) 1634, assigned to Assault
Landing craft utility (LCU) 1634, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1, makes its approach to the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the lead ship in the Peleliu Amphibious R... More
An MV-22 Osprey assigned the 31st Marine Expeditionary
An MV-22 Osprey assigned the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) Aviation Combat Element (ACE), prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the lead ship in the Pel... More
The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) makes
The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) makes its approach toward the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler ship USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) while underway to participate in Amphibious La... More
Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Markell Ancrum, from Charleston,
Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Markell Ancrum, from Charleston, S.C., front, and Seaman Jessica Pulis, from Tacoma, Wash., rear, perform maintenance on a high-wire medical evacuation litter aboard amphibious assaul... More
Command Master Chief David Dearie and Information Systems
Command Master Chief David Dearie and Information Systems Technician 1st Class Jason Youngblood empty their 9 mm pistols during a small arms live fire qualification shoot aboard amphibious assault ship USS Pele... More
Amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20)
Amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) rests in port at Pearl Harbor-Hickam base during a port visit. Green Bay is part of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group currently on a Western Pacific deploy... More
Capt. John D. Deehr, commanding officer, amphibious
Capt. John D. Deehr, commanding officer, amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Roseann Robles cut a cake in commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday. Peleliu is ... More
Sailors from Repair Locker 7 (Forward) brace for shock
Sailors from Repair Locker 7 (Forward) brace for shock during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the flag ship for the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and... More
Maj. Gen. Dong Chao, deputy commander of the People's
Maj. Gen. Dong Chao, deputy commander of the People's Liberation Army garrison Hong Kong, receives honors as he arrives aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu port visits represent an o... More
Sailors, Marines and their embarked "tigers" gather
Sailors, Marines and their embarked "tigers" gather in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) for movie night. “Tigers” are embarked guest and family members of sailors and Marines wh... More
Culinary Specialist Seaman Apprentice Raphael Matautia
Culinary Specialist Seaman Apprentice Raphael Matautia sings a song during an Asian Pacific Heritage Month celebration aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the flagship for the Pel... More
Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Jacob Williford (left)
Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Jacob Williford (left) and Aviation Ordnanceman 3rd Class Jeremiah Holloway prepare to pick a helicopter on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu... More
Capt. John D. Deehr, commanding officer, holds and
Capt. John D. Deehr, commanding officer, holds and all hands call on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) to discuss safety prior to Labor Day weekend. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communi... More
Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Cory Mathson
Aviation Support Equipment Technician Airman Cory Mathson takes the petty officer third class advancement exam on the mess decks of amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). The semi-annual exam tests sailor... More
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) depart amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) to participate in the ground phase of Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 2015. PHIBLEX is an an... More
A mariachi band performs during amphibious assault
A mariachi band performs during amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu's (LHA 5) celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at Mariners Park on Naval Base San Diego. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3... More
Ship's Serviceman 1st Class Anderson Jean-Baptiste
Ship's Serviceman 1st Class Anderson Jean-Baptiste attempts to detect cancerous lumps in a display, as Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Ellen Gillen and Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Jessica Englund, from Naval Medica... More
An MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor
An MV-22 Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, launches from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) while underway during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exerci... More
Participants gather in formation aft of amphibious
Participants gather in formation aft of amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) for a photo exercise (PHOTOEX) during Rim of The Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Twenty-two nations, 49 ships and six submarin... More
Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 (HMH-463),
Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 (HMH-463), 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, from Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, work on a CH-53E Super Sea Stallion on the flight deck of amphibious ass... More
Ship's Serviceman Seaman Nicholas Sisto, right center,
Ship's Serviceman Seaman Nicholas Sisto, right center, and Ship's Serviceman 3rd Class Edgardo Sanchez, right, charge Marines for their purchase in the ship store aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu ... More
U.S. Marines disembark a CH-53E Super Sea Stallion
U.S. Marines disembark a CH-53E Super Sea Stallion at Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay in support of the advanced phase of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Twenty-two nations, 49 ships and six submarines... More
Nydia Ekstrom, certified executive chef from Unilever
Nydia Ekstrom, certified executive chef from Unilever Food Solutions, assists culinary specialists from amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during her three-day visit aboard the ship. Peleliu is in a pl... More
Lucas Eckstein, ship's "Fun Boss," left, takes score
Lucas Eckstein, ship's "Fun Boss," left, takes score as Operations Specialist 2nd Class Nigel Adams competes during a Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) three-point shootout contest while the NCAA March Madne... More
Machinist's Mate 1st Class Kenneth Lashure climbs down
Machinist's Mate 1st Class Kenneth Lashure climbs down a rope ladder to board a rigid-hull inflatable boat during a small boat transfer on board the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is condu... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Michael Allen,
Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Michael Allen, a landing signal enlisted, launches an Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter assigned to Alpha Company Four, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) during d... More
Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Samantha Fallon
Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Samantha Fallon photographs a surface contact during a Ship's Nautical or Otherwise Photographic Intelligence Exploitation (SNOOPIE) team evolution aboard the amphibious assaul... More
Capt. Carlos Serrano, commanding officer of Colombian
Capt. Carlos Serrano, commanding officer of Colombian ship ARC Almirante Padilla (FM-51), upper left, and Cmdr. Herman Lara, commanding officer of Mexican ship ARM Centenario de la Revolucion (PO-164), lower ri... More
Sailors man the rails of amphibious assault ship USS
Sailors man the rails of amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) prior to getting underway. Peleliu will participate in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), a large multinational naval exercise, as the com... More
Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Levi Kauffman , from Boardman,
Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Levi Kauffman , from Boardman, Ore., fires the shot line from the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) to Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) prior... More
Amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47)
Amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) transits the Pacific Ocean en route to Hawaii. Rushmore will participate in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), a large multinational naval exercise, as the ... More
Amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) and Arleigh
Amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) and Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) conduct a replenishment at sea with Military Sealift Command (MSC) fast combat support ship US... More
Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Robert Pucel, from Beachmaster
Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Robert Pucel, from Beachmaster Unit (BMU) 1, signals Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) 58, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5, to hold it's position after landing during an equipme... More
Capt. Paul C. Spedero, commanding officer, addresses
Capt. Paul C. Spedero, commanding officer, addresses Sailors and Marines during an all hands call on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) prior to departing for the sea phase of Rim of... More
Cmdr. Matthew Niedzwicki, ship's air boss, speaks to
Cmdr. Matthew Niedzwicki, ship's air boss, speaks to multinational dignitaries during a distinguished visitors tour aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) while underway for Rim of the Pacific (... More
Amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) sits pierside
Amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) sits pierside during a regularly scheduled port visit to Okinawa. Peleliu is the lead ship in the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (PEL ARG), along with USS Germantown ... More
A CH-53E Super Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to
A CH-53E Super Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Aviation Combat Element, prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Pele... More
Landing Craft Utility 1634 and 1666, assigned to Assault
Landing Craft Utility 1634 and 1666, assigned to Assault Craft Unit 1, make their approach to the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the lead ship of the Peleliu Amphibious... More
Landing craft utility (LCU) 1634, assigned to Assault
Landing craft utility (LCU) 1634, assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1, makes its approach to the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the lead ship in the Peleliu Amphibious R... More
Lt. Joseph Jindrich takes a bearing to a surface contact
Lt. Joseph Jindrich takes a bearing to a surface contact from the bridge wing of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the lead ship in the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and is conducting... More
Sailors from amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu's
Sailors from amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu's (LHA 5) Crash and Salvage team stand watch as four MV-22 Osprey's, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Aviation Combat Element (ACE), prepare ... More
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LPD
The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LPD 42) transits the Philippine Sea before conducting a replenishment at sea while underway to participate in Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 2015. The ann... More
Sailors from amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu's
Sailors from amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu's (LHA 5) deck department perform maintenance on a high-wire medical evacuation litter aboard amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) while underway to parti... More
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class George Busto teaches salsa
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class George Busto teaches salsa dancing to sailors and Marines aboard amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the flagship of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group currently ... More
Stretcher bearers prepare a casualty during a general
Stretcher bearers prepare a casualty during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is the flag ship for the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarke... More
Rear Adm. Jeffery Harley, commander, Amphibious Force
Rear Adm. Jeffery Harley, commander, Amphibious Force 7th Fleet (left), Matt Matthews, acting U.S. Consulate General - Hong Kong (center), and Maj. Gen. Dong Chao, deputy commander, People's Liberation Army (ri... More
Sailors, Marines and their "tigers" wait in the serving
Sailors, Marines and their "tigers" wait in the serving line during a steel beach picnic on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). “Tigers” are embarked guest and family members of ... More
Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Maurice
Aviation Support Equipment Technician 3rd Class Maurice Williams and Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Luis Surla perform a type of Filipino Martial Arts called Eskrima during an Asian Pacific Heritage Month celebrat... More
Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Jonathon Costa (left)
Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Jonathon Costa (left) and Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Joshua Labbe (right) pick a pallet to a MH-60S Knighthawk helicopter during an ammunition off-load aboard amphibious assau... More
Capt. John D. Deehr, commanding officer, holds and
Capt. John D. Deehr, commanding officer, holds and all hands call on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) to discuss safety prior to Labor Day weekend. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communi... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Michael Allen grinds
Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Michael Allen grinds old paint off railing on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu is currently in a planned maintenance availability perio... More
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) depart amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) to participate in the ground phase of Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 2015. PHIBLEX is an an... More
Commanding officer John D. Deehr and Master Chief
Commanding officer John D. Deehr and Master Chief Machinist's Mate Jesus Silva cut a ceremonial cake during amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu's (LHA 5) celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at Mariners Park ... More
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Farryn Masongale (left),
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Farryn Masongale (left), from Naval Medical Center San Diego, demonstrates to sailors how much sugar and fat are in certain foods and drinks during a breast cancer awareness and well... More
A CH-53E Super Sea Stallion prepares to land aboard
A CH-53E Super Sea Stallion prepares to land aboard amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) while underway for Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Twenty-two nations, 49 ships and six submarines, mor... More
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), forward, and Japan Maritime
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), forward, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Hyuga-class helicopter destroyer Ise (DDH 182) travel in formation forward of amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) during a phot... More
Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Rapael Matautia participates
Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Rapael Matautia participates in a Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) sponsored three-point shootout contest while the NCAA March Madness men's basketball tournament is displayed ... More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Nicholas
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Nicholas Mccurry, a landing signal enlisted, lands an Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter assigned to Alpha Company Four, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOA... More
Amphibious Squadron 3 commodore, Capt. Clint Carroll,
Amphibious Squadron 3 commodore, Capt. Clint Carroll, presents Capt. Carlos Serrano, commanding officer of Colombian ship ARC Almirante Padilla (FM-51), with a ceremonial plaque during a group sail meeting abo... More
Sailors man the rails on the flight deck of amphibious
Sailors man the rails on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) as it transits under the Coronado Bay bridge. Peleliu will participate in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), a large mu... More