The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) transits the channel into Pearl Harbor for a short port visit

Pearl Harbor, Hawaii (Aug. 29, 2003) The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) transits the channel into Pearl Harbor for a short port visit. Peleliu will be in port for a couple of days before heading out with Expeditionary Strike Group One (ESG 1) on deployment. An ESG constitutes a new naval strike force designed to equip amphibious forces with added firepower and operational capabilities. The seven ships of ESG 1 include, USS Peleliu (LHA 5), USS Germantown (LSD 42), USS Jarrett (FFG 33), USS Ogden (LPD 5), USS Port Royal (CG 73), USS Decatur (DDG 73), and USS Greeneville (SSN 772). U.S. Navy photo by Photographers Mate 1st Class William R. Goodwin. File# 030829-N-3228G-001