
San Diego (Feb. 15, 2006) - Family and friends wave goodbye to crew members stationed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), as they depart for a scheduled deployment. More than 3,000 Sailors and Marines are deploying as part of Expeditionary Strike Group Three (ESG-3). U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 3rd Class S. C. Irwin