Capt. Ed Rhoades, commanding officer of USS Peleliu (LHA 5), explains the functions of the well deck to the Honorable Leslie V. Rowe, Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, and other distinguished guests during a tour of the ship. Peleliu is providing medical, dental and engineering assistance to local citizens in Papua New Guinea in support of Pacific Partnership 2007, a four-month humanitarian mission. Captain explains functions of well deck 58623

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