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In february 1999, the squadron was redesigned marine medium helicopter training squadron 164 hmmt164 and was tasked to become the marine corps fleet replacement squadron for the ch46e. Navy amphibious assault ship uss valley forge lph8, as adopted in 1961. This was a joint project of the ships photo lab and print shop. The original patch was received from uss valley forge in. Ars38 uss bolster diverclass rescue and salvage ship ship military patch insignia rescue salvage d. Uss valley forge lph8 underway in the pacific ocean. Aug 20, 2016 uss valley forge was one of 24 essexclass aircraft carriers built during and shortly after world war ii for the united states navy. For links to additional views of uss valley forge, see. Uss valley forge lph8 westpac deployment cruise book year log 1968 navy.
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