National Archives at College Park - Still Pictures

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

World War II – Saipan

61B-44-055 - STS-61B - STS-61B earth observations

A warrant officer stands to relay some information during a pre-operation briefing for the officers of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 (HMM-261) in the squadron ready room aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2). The SAIPAN is on station off the coast of Liberia for Operation Sharp Edge

Aerial view of piers 4, 5 and 6 at the Norfolk Naval Base. The replenishment oiler USS Kalamazoo (AOR-6) is moored on the north side of pier 4. The fast combat support ship USS Supply (AOE-6) is moored at pier 5, south side of the Naval Reserve guided missile frigate USS Estocin (FFG-15) aft of her. The amphibious assault ship USS Saipan (LHA-2) is on the north side of the pier. The decommissioned destroyer tender Puget Sound (AD-38) is tied up on the south side of pier 6 awaiting removal to the James River Reserve Fleet. The amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA-4) is moored on the north side with the guided missile frigate USS Robert G. Bradley (FFG-49)

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

Starboard side view of the US Navy (USN) TARAWA CLASS: Amphibious Assault Ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) underway off the coast of Virginia Beach, Virginia (VA)

In All The World No Trip Like This!

CAPT J. W. Renard, commanding officer, relaxes for a moment aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) during exercise Ocean Venture '81

[Assignment: 48-DPA-SOI_K_Saipan_6-5-07] Pacific Islands Tour: Visit of Secretary Dirk Kempthorne [and aides] to Saipan Island, of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands [48-DPA-SOI_K_Saipan_6-5-07__DI10777.JPG]

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

Prayer For a Fallen Buddy