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Two Marines man a security post on the roof of the US Embassy. The Marine at right is armed with an M16A2 rifle; the Marine at left is leaning on an AT4 light anti-armor weapon covered with a poncho. 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

The utility landing craft LCU-1643 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 CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter prepares to lift a howitzer from the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) during Fleet Ex 1-90

Marines of the 2nd Light Armored Infantry Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, ride toward Vieques, Puerto Rico, aboard the utility landing craft LCU-1649 during Fleet Ex 1-90. In the background is the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2)

An LCM 6 mechanized landing craft prepares to enter the docking well of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) during NATO Exercise NORTHERN WEDDING '86

US Navy (USN) flight deck personnel attach a cargo pendant to an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter on the flight deck of the Amphibious Assault Ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2)

A stern view of the amphibious assault USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) being maneuvered into docking position by tugs

A starboard bow view of the Italian light aircraft carrier ITS GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI (C-551) underway during the NATO Southern Region exercise DRAGON HAMMER '90. Following behind the GARIBALDI is the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2)

A flight deck crewman aboard the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) prepares for flight deck operations. The SAIPAN is taking part in exercise Ocean Venture '81

Landing Craft Unit 1657 (LCU 1657) embarks for the beach as part of Exercise ATLAS HINGE

Aviation Boatswains Mate Third Class (AB3) Scoville practices fire fighting procedures during a general quarters drill onboard the USS SAIPAN (LHA 2)

A starboard view of the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) underway during the NATO Southern Region exercise DRAGON HAMMER '90