Posted 5/4/2006
Pacific Ocean (Dec. 3, 2005) - An AV-8B Harrier, assigned to the “Black Sheep” of Marine Attack Squadron Two One Four (VMA-214), prepares to land on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5). Peleliu and Expeditionary Strike Group Three (ESG-3) are underway off the coast of Southern California conducting Composite Unit Training Exercise (COMPTUEX) in preparation for an upcoming scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Journalist 2nd Class Zack Baddorf.