This group is for family and friends with sailors aboard the USS Peleliu (LHA 5).
Website: http://www.public.navy.mil/surfor/lha5/Pages/WelcomeAboard.aspx#.UIQWUaMnDIV
Members: 9
Latest Activity: Feb 21, 2015
Started by NavyDads Co-Admin, Gary Oct 22, 2012. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Earlier this year, my son got orders and spent some time on this ship. He had the opportunity to train and also to participate in the Steel Beach picnic. He could not stop raving about the food!... …Continue
Tags: Assault, Ship, Tawara, Amphibious, Peleliu
Comment
USS Peleliu to be Decommissioned After Nearly 35 Years of Service...
Story Number: NNS150115-13Release Date: 1/15/2015 2:00:00 PM
By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ryan J. Batchelder, USS Peleliu Public Affairs
SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) will end nearly 35 years of service during a decommissioning ceremony scheduled for 10 a.m. at Pier #7 at Naval Base San Diego, March 31.
The last general-purpose amphibious assault ship of the Tarawa class, Peleliu's decommissioning marks the end of a career comprising multiple deployments to U.S. 7th and 5th Fleet, humanitarian efforts and peacekeeping missions.
Capable of launching a coordinated air and sea attack from one platform, Peleliu has conducted 17 deployments, 178,051 flight operations, served 57,983 personnel and steamed approximately 1,011,946 nautical miles since being commissioned May 3, 1980 in Pascagoula, Mississippi.
Significant in its history, Peleliu played a critical part in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom after the events of Sept. 11, 2001. Peleliu was the first ship in the Global War on Terror to deploy Marines to the beach in support of operations in Afghanistan.
Capt. Paul Spedero will be the last in the long line of 23 commanding officers. Cmdr. Donald Hudson, Peleliu's executive officer, will make up the final decommissioning chain of command.
After the decommissioning process is complete, Peleliu will be towed from San Diego to Pearl Harbor to join the reserve fleet.
Named for the Battle of Peleliu in World War II, the ship will be placed in an inactive reserve status and moored alongside the class's namesake USS Tarawa (LHA 1).
Peleliu's motto, "Pax Per Potens," will stand long after its decommissioning as a testament to the ship's legacy of providing "Peace Through Power."
140311-N-EH218-066
SAN DIEGO (Mar. 11, 2014) – The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) sails under the Coronado Bay Bridge after leaving Naval Base San Diego. Peleliu is conducting sea trials after a 7-month phased maintenance availability to prepare for an upcoming regular scheduled deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Ryan J. Batchelder/Released)
Some flight deck ops videos when my son was on this ship...
131010-N-HU377-130
SAN DIEGO (Oct. 10, 2013) - Commanding Officer John D. Deehr and Master Chief Machinist's Mate Jesus Silva cut a ceremonial cake during amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu's (LHA 5) celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month at Mariners Park on Naval Base San Diego.(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Dustin Knight/Released) digital
Third class petty officers assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) take the Navy-wide petty officer second class advancement exam on the mess decks. The biannual exam tests sailors on in-rate and basic professional military knowledge providing qualified sailors the opportunity for advancement. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel Viramontes/Released)
Here a link to the best article I've read yet about the Peleliu diversion and rescue:
http://www.hawaiireporter.com/update-coast-guard-u-s-navy-continue-...
Sorry, too many words to post it here.
NavyDads mission is to Provide Support, Encouragement, and Knowledge to Sailors and their Families throughout their Journey together in the United States Navy.
NavyDads can only succeed with your help. We receive no outside funding and every dollar you donate helps us cover operating costs and helps keep this site running.
November 20, 2024 from 4pm to 8pm – Lakehurst Event Center
0 Comments 0 LikesNovember 26, 2024 from 4pm to 8pm – Lakehurst Event Center
0 Comments 0 LikesDecember 4, 2024 from 4pm to 8pm – Lakehurst Event Center
0 Comments 0 LikesDecember 11, 2024 from 4pm to 8pm – Lakehurst Event Center
0 Comments 0 LikesDecember 18, 2024 from 4pm to 8pm – Lakehurst Event Center
0 Comments 0 LikesPosted by Scott Shiley on June 21, 2024 at 8:44am 5 Comments 0 Likes
Posted by Michael J Conway on April 18, 2023 at 4:08pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Posted by Joseph Hernandez on January 28, 2023 at 11:54am 1 Comment 1 Like
Posted by Philip Steinert on January 2, 2023 at 2:10pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Posted by william joseph wolfcale on December 3, 2022 at 4:08pm 2 Comments 2 Likes
Posted by william joseph wolfcale on December 3, 2022 at 4:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Posted by Michael J Conway on November 13, 2022 at 9:55pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Posted by Jeff J Sperekas on June 25, 2022 at 7:33pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Posted by Wesley Scott Phillips on January 5, 2022 at 11:37am 3 Comments 0 Likes
Posted by John W Hensman on October 9, 2021 at 4:21pm 0 Comments 1 Like
Posted by John D O'Rourke on September 16, 2021 at 5:58am 2 Comments 1 Like
Posted by Mark F Durovka on March 22, 2021 at 8:46pm 2 Comments 2 Likes
Posted by Thomas ODonnell on January 10, 2021 at 3:00pm 7 Comments 0 Likes
Posted by Jim Lisi on December 13, 2020 at 1:21pm 3 Comments 1 Like
Posted by Elliott Peigen on September 7, 2020 at 9:56am 2 Comments 0 Likes
Posted by John Lillyblad on March 18, 2020 at 4:38pm 5 Comments 0 Likes
Posted by Fernando Bolano on March 17, 2020 at 2:36pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
Posted by Chris Koning on February 9, 2020 at 3:54pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Posted by Mike Cunningham on February 3, 2020 at 2:15pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Posted by Mike Cunningham on January 15, 2020 at 1:23pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
© 2024 Created by E.G. - ND's Creator/Admin. Powered by
NavyDads.Com is a private web community consisting of Navy Families, Supporters, and Sailors. NavyDads is not affiliated with
the United States Navy and the views expressed here are solely those of our admins / members on NavyDads.Com
© 2020 NavyDads LLC. All rights reserved.
You need to be a member of USS Peleliu (LHA 5) to add comments!