71. Chan has said he will lead an amphibious assault on the islands to demolish the lighthouse. 72. Eight prisoners that were aboard the Peleliu have been moved to another amphibious assault ship, the USS Bataan, in anticipation of the rotation, Clarke said. 73. Eight others are onboard the US amphibious assault ship Peleliu in the Gulf of Oman. 74. Walker is being held on the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu, Franks said at a Friday briefing in Tampa, Florida. 75. Walker is being held on the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu, Franks told a briefing Friday in Tampa, Florida. 76. LST is a naval term for a military vessel which carry troops or equipment such as tanks and are designed for amphibious assaults. 77. Nine US ships are patrolling, including an amphibious assault ship. 78. Nine US ships were deployed, including an amphibious assault ship. 79. Navy officials said the USS Bonhomme Richard, another amphibious assault ship, was headed for the region and was expected to replace the Peleliu. 80. Nine US ships patrolled the waters, including an amphibious assault ship. |