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Two 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

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

U.S. Navy Sailors of Whidbey Island Class Dock Landing Ship USS ASHLAND (LSD 48) man the rails as the ship gets underway from Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek on November 16, 2006. The ASHLAND will relieve Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN John Suits) (Released)

Artwork: "Chamorros," Saipan, July 1944- Artist: Robert Benney

CAPT J. W. Renard, commanding officer, seated, discusses plans with his executive officer and the watch officer aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) during exercise Ocean Venture '81

U.S. Navy Hull Technician 1ST Class Billy D. King uses a gas tungsten arc welder to patch together piping aboard the Tarawa Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) during operations in the Gulf of Aden on Sept. 7, 2006. SAIPAN is currently underway conducting maritime security operations in the Persian Gulf. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST Third Class Erik Siegel) (Released)

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

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

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

A starboard view of the stern of the TARAWA CLASS AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT SHIP USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) as it gets a tow entering the harbor at Naval Station Rota, Spain. The SAIPANS crew will assist in wash-down and inspection of all land vehicles onboard ship during the port visit

Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU) are led to a 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

A squad of Marines moves to board a Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 (HMM-261) CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter on the grounds of the United States Embassy. Marines of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (22nd MEU), deployed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2), were sent to augment security at the embassy as part of Operation SHARP EDGE