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A crash crewman stands by ready for immediate action during flight deck operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2). The SAIPAN is taking part in Exercise Ocean Venture '81

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '81 Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lon Cabot Release Status More

Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class (BM2) Leo Grudzinski, aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2), gives a hand signal during preparations for underway refueling. The SAIPAN is taking part in Exercise Ocean Venture '81

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OCEAN VENTURE '81 Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lon Cabot Release Status More

A CH-53E Super Stallion and a CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter are parked on the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) during NATO Exercise NORTHERN WEDDING '86

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: R More

A starboard quarter view of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) with CH-53E Super Stallion and CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters parked on the flight deck during NATO Exercise NORTHERN WEDDING '86

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: NORTHERN WEDDING '86 Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: R More

A surgeon takes a blood pressure reading on a crew member in an operating room aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crew members gather on the flight deck to watch a boxing match aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Four US Marines Corps OV-10 Bronco aircraft are parked on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crew members lower the national ensign during evening colors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

ENSIGN Stuart H. Johnston, right, keeps watch from the bridge of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) off the coast of North Carolina during the joint services exercise SOLID SHIELD '89

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD '89 Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: STAFF Sergeant Scott Stewart More

ABOARD USS SAIPAN (LHA-2)....A Navy RADM, right, and a Marine officer brief news correspondents in the wardroom aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) during the joint services exercise Solid Shield '89

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD '89 Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sc More

AV-8 Harrier aircraft line the deck as a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter prepares to lift a howitzer from the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) during Fleet Ex 1-90

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: FLEET EX 1-90 Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Michael D.P. Flynn Release S More

Navy personnel wearing camouflage utility uniforms are led to a helicopter on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) during Operation Sharp Edge. The SAIPAN is on station off the coast of Liberia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Relea More

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) file aboard a Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 (HMM-261) CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) during a rehearsal for Operation Sharp Edge. The SAIPAN is on station off the coast of Liberia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Relea More

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) file aboard a Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 (HMM-261) CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) during a rehearsal for Operation Sharp Edge. The SAIPAN is on station off the coast of Liberia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Relea More

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) practice body-search techniques on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) in preparation for Operation Sharp Edge. The SAIPAN is on station off the coast of Liberia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Relea More

A sailor monitors the pressure gauges on one of the boilers aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2). The SAIPAN steamed at flank speed for a week to be on station off the coast of Liberia for Operation Sharp Edge

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Relea More

Navy and Marine mess management specialists aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) make cookies in preparation for the arrival of evacuees from the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia. The SAIPAN is on station off the coast of Liberia for Operation Sharp Edge

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Relea More

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) gather in the hangar bay aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) for a briefing on the situation in Monrovia, Liberia, and the rules of engagement governing their mission once ashore. The SAIPAN is on station off the coast of Liberia for Operation Sharp Edge

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Relea More

A Marine officer briefs the crew aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) on Operation Sharp Edge and the situation in Monrovia, Liberia, via closed-circuit television. The SAIPAN is on station off the coast of Liberia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SHARP EDGE Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Relea More

A bow view of the amphibious assault ships USS WASP (LHD-1), left, and USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) moored at pier No. 8

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery Release Status: More

An aerial view looking northeast, of a section of the base showing various supply storage buildings and fuel storage tanks. In the lower section of the photograph can be seen the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) tied up on the north side of pier 7 with the USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) tied up on the south side. The USS NASSAU (LHA-4) is tied up on the south side of pier 6

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert J. Sitar, USN (Ret.) Relea More

An aerial view of a section of the base showing piers 5 through 9. Tied up on the north side of pier 7 is the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD-1) with the USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) on the south side of the pier. The USS NASSAU (LHA-4) is tied up on the south side of pier 6. Various other warships and auxiliaries are also moored at the different piers

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Robert J. Sitar, USN (Ret.) Relea More

A Navy SEAL participating in Exercise DYNAMIC MIX is pulled from the water onboard a USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) helicopter off the coast of Capo Teulada, Sardinia

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DYNAMIC MIX Base: Uss Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 R.M. Treiber, USN Release Status: Relea More

Aviation Boatswains Mate Handler 1ST Class James PETTY directs an aircraft during Exercise DYNAMIC MIX off the coast of Capo Teulada, Sardinia, Italiy, onboard the Landing Helicopter Assault Ship (LHA 2) USS SAIPAN

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DYNAMIC MIX Base: Uss Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: JOC Paul W. Brown, USN Release Status: Rele More

Beach MASTER Unit Two (BMU-2), USS SAIPAN (LHA 2), campsite in Capo Teulada, Sardinia, Italy, during Exercise DYNAMIC MIX '98. An M820 series truck 5-ton 6x6 Communications Van is seen in foreground

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DYNAMIC MIX '98 Base: Capo Teulada State: Sardinia Country: Italy (ITA) Scene Camera Operator: JOC Paul W. Brown, USN Relea More

AIRMAN (AN) Rodney Williams of Memphis, Tennessee, removes the tire stops and chains from a MV-22B Osprey's landing gear prior to its launch

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Benjamin D. Olevey, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic More

A Landing Signal Enlisted (LSE) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (BM) visually guides an MV-22B Osprey in for a landing aboard the USS SAIPAN (LHA 2)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Benjamin D. Olevey, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic More

Signalman Third Class (SM3) Young makes flag signals on board USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) during a training exercise

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 2000 Base: Uss Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAA Schalk, USN Release Status: Release More

Aviation Boatswains Mate Third Class (AB3) Scoville practices fire fighting procedures during a general quarters drill onboard the USS SAIPAN (LHA 2)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 2000 Base: Uss Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAA Schalk, USN Release Status: Release More

Signalman Third Class (SM3) Young tests a signal light onboard the USS SAIPAN (LHA 2)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 2000 Base: Uss Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAA Schalk, USN Release Status: Release More

Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) spray down the anchor chain on the forecastle during sea and anchor detail

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Robert Schalk, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

Quarter MASTER 2nd Class (QM2) Feldhaus, takes a reading with a sextant on the Signal Bridge of the USS SAIPAN (LHA 2), deployed in the Mediterranean Sea

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PHAA Robert Schalk, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

Aviation Boatswains Mate 3rd Class (AB3) Santos hauls a fuel hose across the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Robert Schalk, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

Machinist's Mate 3rd Class (MM3) Nicholas Leininger lights boiler #2 in the forward main machinery room aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Robert Schalk, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 2nd Class (AZ2) Garcia of Island Park, New York, loads a Close In Weapons System (CIWS) mount with 20mm ammunition during a general quarters drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Robert Schalk, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi More

Gunners Mate SEAMAN (GMSN) Franklin of Tampa, Florida, fires a modified M14 during an underway replenishment (UR) on board the USS SAIPAN (LHA 2), in the Mediterranean

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 2000 Base: Uss Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Robert Schalk, USN More

In Repair Shop 9 (R-9), grinding parts down smooth and clean help preserve the integrity of a ship

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH 2000 Base: Uss Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: Jarrold M. Needle, USN Release Status: R More

The amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) conducts an underway replenishment (UR) with the USNS LEROY GRUMAN and the amphibious assault ship USS AUSTIN (LPD 4)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Uss Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David Sidney, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

The USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) (top) conducts an Underway Replenishment (UR), with the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (TAO 194) (center) and the USS AUSTIN (LPD 4)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David Sidney, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Landing Craft Unit 1657 (LCU 1657) embarks for the beach as part of Exercise ATLAS HINGE

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ATLAS HINGE 2000 Base: Uss Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Robert Schalk, USN Re More

The USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) (right) conducts an Underway Replenishment (UR), with the USNS LEROY GRUMMAN (TAO 194) (center) and the USS AUSTIN (LPD 4) as USS ASHLAND (LSD 48) brings up the rear while acting as plane guard

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 David Sidney, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A US Navy (USN) MH-60S Knighthawk, Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 6 (HC-6), Chargers, Naval Air Station (NAS) Norfolk, Virginia (VA), gets hooked up with a bundle of ammunition, bound for a nearby Navy vessel, from the flight deck onboard the Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) during a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) at sea. The SAIPAN is at sea conducting training exercises for a scheduled deployment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Gary L. Johnson III, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

US Navy (USN) and Spanish Navy ship maneuver through the waters of the Atlantic Ocean while participating in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Exercise Standing Naval Force Atlantic (SNFL). The Standing Naval Force is a squadron of eight to ten destroyers and frigates from different nations in the NATO organization. Pictured foreground-to-background: The Spanish Navy, Santa Maria Class Frigate, NAVARRA (F 85); the USN Austin Class Amphibious Transport Docks, USS TRENTON (LPD 14); the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS SAIPAN (LHA 2), and the USN Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigate, USS SIMPSON (FFG 56)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Mark A. Martinez, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot More

US Navy (USN) Sailors stationed onboard the Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS SAIPAN (LHA 2), observe as Replenishment At Sea (RAS) operations are conducted with the German Navy, Bremen Class (Type 122) Frigate, FGS NIEDERSACHSEN (F 208), while the ships are underway in the Atlantic Ocean participating in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Standing Naval Force Atlantic (SNFL) 2004. The Standing Naval Force is a squadron of eight to ten destroyers and frigates from different nations in the NATO organization

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Steven J. Weber, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D More

A view onboard the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) Tarawa Class: Amphibious Assault ship, USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) as the ship conducts a test its Counter Measure Wash Down System (CMWDS), while underway in the Atlantic Ocean taking part in the North Atlantic Treaty Organizations (NATO) Standing Naval Force Atlantic (SNFL) 2004 exercises. SNFL is a permanent peacetime multinational naval squadron composed of destroyers and frigates from the navies of various NATO nations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Steven J. Weber, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D More

US Navy (USN) CHIEF Aviation Ordnanceman (AOC) Scott Kuczynski fires a twin M2.50 caliber machine gun, from onboard the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS SAIPAN (LHA 2), at the decommissioned USN (former) Robert D. Conrad Class Oceanographic Research Ship, (now) Unclassified Miscellaneous (IX) Research Vessel, R/V GOSPORT (IX 517) in a live-fire Sink Exercise conducted 300 miles off the eastern seaboard of the United States. The R/V GOSPORT, other decommissioned vessels that were used as targets, were completely inspected by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) before being sunk and will now serve as an artificial reef for deep-sea marine life

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Latrice Ames, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi More

US Navy (USN) GUNNER's Mate Second Class (GM2) Benjamin Clark (background), observes as USN Photographer's Mate Second Class (PH2) Herbert Banks, fires a 7.62 mm M60 general purpose machine gun, during weapons qualifications aboard the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2), while the ship is underway conducting training in the Atlantic Ocean

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Steven J. Weber, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

A high-angle view showing US Navy (USN) Sailors engage in a live fire weapons qualification using 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, on the flight deck of the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS SAIPAN (LHA 2), while the ship is underway in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting routine operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Patrick W. Mullen III, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se More

US Navy (USN) Sailors conduct live fire weapons qualification training using 5.56 mm M16A2 rifles, on the flight deck of the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS SAIPAN (LHA 2), while the ship is underway in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting routine operations

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Patrick W. Mullen III, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se More

A US Navy (USN) MH-60S Seahawk helicopter is directed onto the flight deck aboard the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS SAIPAN (LHA 2). The helicopter is performing "touch and go" training in order for the squadron and the ship to meet qualification standards to maintain deployment readiness

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Patrick W. Mullen III, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se More

US Navy (USN) Admiral (ADM) William J. Fallon, Commander, US Pacific Command (USPACOM), visits the crew of the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS SAIPAN (LHA 2). During his visit ADM Fallon thanked crew members for their efforts in providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief aid to victims of a devastating mud and landslide that struck the Philippine Island of Leyte

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: JO1 James Evans Coyle, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service More

US Navy (USN) flight deck personnel attach a cargo pendant to an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter on the flight deck of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea Scene Major Command Shown: USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) Scene Camera Operator: MCSN Patrick W. Mullen II, Usn Release S More

US Navy (USN) flight deck personnel attach a cargo pendant to an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter on the flight deck of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea Scene Major Command Shown: USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Jordon R. Beesley, Usn Rel More

A view from on board the US Navy (USN) Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS USS SAIPAN (LHA 2), showing a US Marine Corps (USMC) MH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasure Squadron 14 (HM-14), approaching to land while the ship is underway in the Atlantic Ocean, conducting qualifications of its upcoming deployment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Steven J. Weber, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D More

During a man overboard drill the US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Personnel Large (LCPL) is lowered over the side of the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Patrick W. Mullen Release Status: Released to P More

During a man overboard drill the US Navy (USN) Landing Craft Personnel Large (LCPL) is lowered over the side of the USN Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Major Command Shown: USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Patrick W. Mullen Release Status: Released to P More

A US Navy (USN) MH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter assigned to Helicopter Mine Countermeasure Squadron One Four (HM-14) is directed to depart the flight deck on the Amphibious Assault Ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Saipan (LHA 2) Country: At Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Patrick W. Mullen, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic More

A starboard bow view of the US Navy (USN) Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS SAIPAN (LHA 2), being assisted by commercial tugboats, as it prepares to depart from its homeport at Naval Station (NS) Norfolk, Virginia (VA), to participate in the Multi-National Exercise "PHOENIX EXPRESS" in the Sixth Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR). The multi-national exercise is focused on developing the individual and collective maritime proficiencies of participating nations. The exercise will promote friendship, mutual understanding and cooperation with regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PHEONIX EXPRESS Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera More

A starboard side view of the US Navy (USN) Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship, USS SAIPAN (LHA 2), being assisted by a commercial tugboat, as it prepares to depart from its homeport at Naval Station (NS) Norfolk, Virginia (VA), to participate in the Multi-National Exercise "PHOENIX EXPRESS" in the Sixth Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR). The multi-national exercise is focused on developing the individual and collective maritime proficiencies of participating nations. The exercise will promote friendship, mutual understanding and cooperation with regional partners

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: PHEONIX EXPRESS Base: Naval Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera More