Day and night the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) traverses the seemingly endless ocean. Surrounded by nothing but the angry seas, it is up to one department to make sure it never loses its way.
The Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit departed the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) April 4, completing a regularly scheduled five-months of operations supporting maritime security operations and security cooperation objectives with partner nations in
Throughout the month of April, amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) is reminding sailors it offers support to those who may have alcohol-related problems.
From the forecastle to the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), the growl of needle guns and sanders can be heard as enlisted sailors prep, paint, prep, and paint again.
Sailors assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu and Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit volunteered their time with children at St. Clement's Primary School during a regularly scheduled port visit, April 16.
Amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) hosted a luncheon and a ship tour for several members of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) garrison, Hong Kong, April 16.
The "Liu Gators", a basketball team of Sailors from the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), participated in a basketball game April 18, during a Hong Kong port visit, with the students and faculty of Chong Gene Hang College (CGHC).
Rear Adm. Jeffrey Harley, commander, Amphibious Force 7th Fleet hosted a reception in the hangar bay aboard amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) for distinguished guests from Hong Kong, April 15.