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A locking storage rack aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) that has been modified to accept the M249 squad automatic weapon (SAW) (shown in rack) and the M16A2 rifle

The amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) and the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS TRUXTUN (CGN-35) are docked in port. The vessel are in the region in support of maritime interdiction operations

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

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) board a Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 (HMM-261) CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter aboard 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

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

Port 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)

Sailors on the hangar deck of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) escort some of the American civilians who were evacuated from the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, to avoid the fighting between Liberian government forces and rebel factions

Engineering personnel aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) make preparations to shut down one of the ship's boilers for maintenance. The SAIPAN steamed at flank speed for a week to be on station off the coast of Liberia for OPERATION SHARP EDGE

A port bow view of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) approaching Naval Station, Norfolk

A sign welcomes participants of Exercise Kennel Bear '4-82. Tinian is part of the Marina Island group Saipan, and was used as an airfield during World War II

The utility landing craft LCU-1657 begins to lower its ramp as it approaches the beach at Vieques, Puerto Rico, during Fleet Ex 1-90. In the background is the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2)

A Landing Craft, Air Cushioned (LCAC) assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) lands on Red Beach on Sardinia, Italy