The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) transits the South Pacific Ocean in high seas during the conclusion of a deployment to the western Pacific Ocean.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 26, 2010) The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) transits the South Pacific Ocean in high seas during the conclusion of a deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. Peleliu is the flagship of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group and is returning to homeport in San Diego, Calif. (U.S. Navy photo by Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class David Turnham) File# 101126-N-1234T-001