Image: USS Saipan (LHA-2)
Description: Two LCM-8 mechanized landing craft approach the amphibious assault ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2) as the utility landing craft LCU-1643 pulls away from the SAIPAN's well deck during Operation Sharp Edge. Marines embarked aboard the SAIPAN are being sent to the U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia, to augment security and evacuate U.S. and foreign nationals from the fighting between government and rebel forces
Title: USS Saipan (LHA-2)
Credit: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/6457971 https://nara.getarchive.net/media/two-lcm-8-mechanized-landing-craft-approach-the-amphibious-assault-ship-uss-2809ac
Author: Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke
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