USS Peleliu (LHA 5)

USS Peleliu (LHA 5) was a Tarawa-class amphibious assault ship commissioned into the United States Navy on May 3, 1980. Named after the Battle of Peleliu in World War II, the ship served as a flagship for amphibious ready groups, supporting Marine Corps operations and humanitarian missions worldwide. Notably, USS Peleliu participated in Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom, and disaster relief efforts such as Operation Unified Assistance after the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. After more than 34 years of distinguished service, USS Peleliu was decommissioned on March 31, 2015.