120330-N-LQ926-521 SAN DIEGO (March 30, 2012) Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Leon E. Panetta participates in flight operations on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) while Peleliu is underway off the coast of Camp Pendleton, Calif. Panetta also toured the ship's bridge, medical bay and spoke to the crew during his visit. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Alex Van'tLeven/Released) - Official Navy Imagery - Secretary of Defense participates in flight operations on the flight deck of USS Peleliu.

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