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Caption:

Kauai, Hawaii (June 28, 2005) -- The stern of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) sinks into the waters of the Pacific Ocean as the well deck opens to conduct amphibious operations. Sailors and Marines assigned to Peleliu are currently conducting amphibious training on the beaches of Pacific Missile Range Facility, on the island of Kauai, Hawaii. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class Johnny Michael (RELEASED)
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Photo description

Photo Date
 June 28, 2005
Photographer
 Journalist 2nd Class Johnny Michael
Caption Writer
 LT Christopher Bishop, Deputy Director, NVNS
Copyright Status
 Public domain / free use
Service Branch
 US Navy
Primary Equipment
 LHA 5
Other Visible Equipment
 Not available
Plane Number
 Not available
Base
 Not available
Tail Code
 Not available
Squadron
 Not available
Comments/Notes
 Ship ballasted down