The Battle of Leyte was an amphibious invasion that launched the beginning of the recapture and liberation of the entire Philippines after almost three years of Japanese occupation. | HISTORY

We know the crew will miss Miami, but it’s time for USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) to return to sea because the Surface Force is the vanguard of our nation’s forward presence and combat power. 💪 The guided-missile cruiser and its world-class Sailors were in South Florida to host tours and participate in events throughout #FleetWeekMiami to help inform the American public about the capability, importance, and value of today’s sea services. Fleet Week Miami, a celebration of the sea services in its first

BOW WAVE ACTION USS Leyte Gulf (CG-55) (CG-64) #ship #sea #storm #navigation #lifeonship #anchor #lifeatsea #ocean #fblifestyle | Ship on Sea

Sailors aboard USS Leyte Gulf CG-55, operating in U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet, explain why there is #NoHigherHonor than serving in the U.S. Navy and carrying on the legacy of previous generations #InHarmsWay. #244NavyBday | U.S. Pacific Fleet