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An aerial view of ships moored at Naval Air Station, North Island. They are, from left to right, the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1), the aircraft carrier US CORAL SEA (CV 43) and the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV 64). (Substandard image)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 A. E. Legare, USN Release Status: Released t More

Vice Premier Gen Biao, People's Republic of China, is given the red carpet treatment as he boards the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Ron Wood Release Status: Released to Public More

Vice Premier Gen Biao, People's Republic of China, is given the red carpet treatment as he boards the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) and is greeted by a Navy admiral

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Ron Wood Release Status: Released to Public More

Chai Zemien, Chinese ambassador to the United States, and the delegation from the People's Republic of China prepare to leave the docks after touring the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Ron Wood Release Status: Released to Public More

Vice Premier Gen Biao, People's Republic of China, has a seat during his briefing and tour of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Ron Wood Release Status: Released to Public More

Members of the delegation from China are given a tour of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Ron Wood Release Status: Released to Public More

Members of the delegation from China are given a tour of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Ron Wood Release Status: Released to Public More

Members of the delegation from China are given a tour of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Ron Wood Release Status: Released to Public More

Members of the delegation from China are given a tour of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Ron Wood Release Status: Released to Public More

A bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) taken through the window of a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Ron Wood Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Members of the delegation from China are given a tour of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Ron Wood Release Status: Released to Public More

From the dock, VADM Lee Baggett Jr. points to an area on the side of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) as a member of the delegation from China looks on

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Ron Wood Release Status: Released to Public More

Members of the delegation from China are given a tour of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Ron Wood Release Status: Released to Public More

Marines unload an M151A2 light vehicle from a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter from Heavy Marine Helicopter Squadron 265 (HMH-265). The helicopter is aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT R.G. Brown, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Marine Corps CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter from HMM (C) Squadron-265, prepares to make an external airlift of supplies from the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1). This airlift is part of Operation Valiant Usher 1-81-A

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: VALIANT USHER 1-81-A Country: Western Australia Scene Camera Operator: SSGT R.G. Brown Release Status: Released to Public Com More

A Marine Corps CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter airlifts a 105mm howitzer from the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) to a gun position ashore during Operation Valiant Usher 1-81-A. The 31st Marine Amphibious Unit (31st MAU) is also participating in the operation

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: VALIANT USHER 1-81-A Country: Western Australia Scene Camera Operator: SSGT R.G. Brown Release Status: Released to Public Com More

Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman (HTFN) E. Damm sands lockers during the renovation of berthing spaces aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1). The photo was taken on the anniversary of the attack of Pearl Harbor

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN John Miller Release Status: Released to Pu More

Mess Management SPECIALIST 1ST Class (MS1) R. Aragoza, right, instructs MSSA (SEAMAN Apprentice) Nazario and MSSN (SEAMAN) Bernier in proper methods of food preparation aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1). The photo was taken on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN John Miller Release Status: Released to Pu More

ENSIGN R. Hill, center, is frocked to Lieutenant Junior grade by Captain D.D. Timm, left, and Lieutenant Commander G. Casey aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1). The ceremony took place on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN John Miller Release Status: Released to Pu More

Electrician's Mate 1ST Class (EM1) W. Loveless is given the re-enlistment oath by Commander C. Burch aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1) on the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Long Beach State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN John Miller Release Status: Released to Pu More

View of the main triage area aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 G. H. Jochum Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Port quarter view of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1), taken from the stern of a utility landing craft (LCU 1624)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 G. H. Jochum Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Hospital corpsmen 2nd class (HM2) Dennis Boyles (left) and William Healy give shots to a crewman aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Jochum Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A utility landing craft (LCU 1624) prepares to depart the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 G. H. Jochum Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Hospital Corpsmen 2nd Class (HM2) Dennis Boyles (right) and William Healy prepare shots for the crew aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 G. H. Jochum Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Marines and Somalian civilians load watermelons aboard a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter for delivery to the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LPH 1). The mayor of Berbera donated the watermelons to US Marines and sailors participating in Exercise EASTERN WIND '83, the amphibious landing phase of Exercise BRIGHT STAR '83

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: BRIGHT STAR '83 / EASTERN WIND 83 Base: Berbera Country: Somalia (SOM) Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT W. R. Hower Release Stat More

Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Michael H. Schroeder supervises main boiler and main propulsion turbine activities aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during Exercise COBRA GOLD '86

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD '86 Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S More

Radioman 3rd Class Byron K. Gray performs a routine check on a satellite communications antenna aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during Exercise COBRA GOLD '86

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD '86 Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S More

Electronic Technician 2nd Class Russell Hermes performs a check on radios aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during Exercise COBRA GOLD '86

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD '86 Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S More

Radioman SEAMAN Rick Taqinta performs a routine check on a satellite communications antenna aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during Exercise COBRA GOLD '86

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD '86 Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S More

Radioman SEAMAN Scott Dodson performs a routine check on a satellite communications antenna aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during Exercise COBRA GOLD '86

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD '86 Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S More

Ship's Serviceman 3rd Class David R. Thomas, center, operates the ship's store aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during Exercise COBRA GOLD '86

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD '86 Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S More

Radioman 3rd Class Elliot T. Maples performs a routine check on a satellite communications antenna aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during Exercise COBRA GOLD '86

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD '86 Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S More

CHIEF Radioman Rick Davis performs a routine check on a satellite communications antenna aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during Exercise COBRA GOLD '86

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD '86 Base: USS Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S More

Commander (CDR) Joe Betancourt, executive officer of the guided missile cruiser USS FOX (CG 33), crosses the ship's brow. The amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1) is in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mike Flynn Release Status: Released to Publi More

An AV-8B Harrier II lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines(PHL) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 Bouvia Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

An aerial starboard view of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA-1) anchored off the coast of Thailand near Pattaya during Exercise Cobra Gold '86

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD '86 Country: Gulf Of Thailand Scene Camera Operator: Al Chang Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military More

A view of various aircraft parked on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Tarawa (LHA-1) while the ship is anchored off the coast of Thailand near Pattaya during exercise Cobra Gold '86

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD 86 Country: Gulf Of Thailand Scene Camera Operator: Al Chang Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military More

A view of various aircraft parked on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1) while the ship is anchored off the coast of Thailand near Pattaya during Exercise COBRA GOLD '86

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD '86 Country: Gulf Of Thailand Scene Camera Operator: Al Chang Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military More

A view of various aircraft parked on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1) while the ship is anchored off the coast of Thailand near Pattaya during Exercise COBRA GOLD '86

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD '86 Country: Gulf Of Thailand Scene Camera Operator: Al Chang Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military More

A port view of the aft section of the amphibious assault ship USS TARAWA (LHA 1) anchored off the coast of Thailand near Pattaya during Exercise COBRA GOLD '86. CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters can be seen on the flight deck and a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter is parked on the stern. (SUBSTANDARD IMAGE)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COBRA GOLD '86 Country: Gulf Of Thailand Scene Camera Operator: Al Chang Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military More