By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Will Gaskill, USS
Peleliu Public Affairs
OKINAWA, Japan (NNS) -- The amphibious assault ship USS
Peleliu (LHA 5), lead ship of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (PEL ARG),
embarked the Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7 for patrol in the 7th Fleet
area of responsibility.
"It's great to be back at sea with our Sailors and
Marines," said Rear Adm. Hugh D. Wetherald, commander, ESG 7. "They
demonstrate every day the exceptional dedication and capability of the 7th
Fleet amphibious force and the important role we have in maintaining security
and stability in the Asia-Pacific region."
ESG 7 is 7th Fleet's U.S. amphibious force and is
responsible for conducting expeditionary warfare operations that support a full
range of theater contingencies, ranging from humanitarian and disaster relief
operations, to full combat operations as well as a number of bilateral and multilateral
exercises each year.
Peleliu recently completed Advanced Integration Training
with the 31st MEU, and is preparing for Certification Exercise (CERTEX), where
the embarked Marines will conduct advanced amphibious operations such as beach
landings utilizing assault amphibious vehicles, landing craft utilities, as
well as joint flight operations.
CERTEX will offer Peleliu and the 31st MEU a chance to
strengthen mission readiness and build on the Navy's forward presence.
"CERTEX gives the PEL ARG and 31st MEU the opportunity
to practice in a combined and joint environment and is designed to increase
both units' effectiveness," said Capt. Paul C. Spedero, Peleliu's
commanding officer. "We are one team with one fight, and I am confident
that this team will excel in all areas of the exercise. I look forward to
meeting the challenges ahead of us."
Peleliu is on its final regularly scheduled Western Pacific
deployment in the 7th Fleet AOR supporting security and stability in the
Indo-Asia-pacific region before decommissioning early next year.
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