Amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) arrives to its homeport after completing an eight-month Western Pacific deployment. Peleliu was the flagship of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group consisting of amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20), amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), and embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Peleliu ARG conducted maritime security operations in the U.S. 7th and 5th Fleet areas of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Mark El-Rayes/Released)