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Clump of weeds on grave of unknown Marine at Saipan, placed there by a comrade in arms.

A plane director signals to the pilot of an AV-8B Harrier aircraft taxiing 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

Individual Assistance Specialist Paul Parsons Jr., gives an overview of the FEMA Assessment process to a class of CNMI residents.

Three CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 261 (HMM-261) depart 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 port quarter view of an LCM 6 mechanized landing craft from the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA 2) underway during NATO Exercise NORTHERN WEDDING 86

World War II – Saipan

Photograph of Flak Dotting the Sky as U.S. Task Force Protects Invasion Ships from Japanese Plane Attack

Manzanar Free Press Vol. 6 No. 16 (August 19, 1944)

A member of a Marine patrol on Saipan found this family of Japanese hiding in a hillside cave. The mother, four children and a dog, took shelter from the fierce fighting in that area.

Six bucket trucks arrive in Saipan, CNMI. Back in August, Typhoon Soudelor caused major damage in Saipan and the local government asked for these trucks to help with the ongoing effort to restore long term power to the island. Our job was to make that request happen, which were able to do by working closely with the local government.

Coach Guard Beach Party Ready to Shove Off