051203-N-9866B-247 Pacific Ocean (Dec. 3, 2005) - Aviation Boatswain’s Mates direct an SH-60B Seahawk helicopter onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu and Expeditionary Strike Group Three (ESG-3) are underway off the coast of Southern California conducting Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for an upcoming scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class Zack Baddorf (RELEASED)
051207-N-8157C-140 Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Dec. 7, 2005) – People gather to watch the 64th commemoration of the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The ceremony, which included remarks by keynote speaker Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Mullen, is held annually to honor those who served during the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Dennis C. Cantrell (RELEASED)
Remember Pappy Boyington and his Black Sheep squadron? Here's what his squadron is flying now:
051203-N-9866B-072 Pacific Ocean (Dec. 3, 2005) - Aviation Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Roberto Gonzales directs an AV-8B Harrier, assigned to Marine Attack Squadron Two One Four (VMA-214) "Black Sheep", as it lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu and ESG-3 are underway off the coast of Southern California conducting Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for an upcoming scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class Zack Baddorf (RELEASED)
051203-N-4154B-013 Persian Gulf (Dec. 3, 2005) – The guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) sails through the waters of the Persian Gulf. Donald Cook is part of Carrier Strike Group Two (CSG-2), currently conducting maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Matthew Bash (RELEASED)
