SAN DIEGO (Sept. 17, 2012) Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) say farewell to their friends and families before leaving for deployment. Peleliu is the flagship of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group scheduled for a deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Alex Van'tLeven/Released) 120917-N-LQ926-233 Join the conversation - Official Navy Imagery - Sailors say farewell before deployment.

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