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A pilot from Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) holds his son shortly after his arrival at the station. Squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1), stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66), are returning to Oceana following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

The commander of Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1) is reunited with his wife and son on the flight line. The fighter and heavy attack squadrons of CVW-1 are returning to Oceana following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A naval aviator from Fighter Squadron 35 (VF-35) is reunited with his wife upon his arrival at the air station. VF-35 has returned to Oceana following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A pilot from Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) is reunited with his family after arriving at the station along with other members of Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVS-1). The wing, stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66), has returned from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

A pilot from Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102) is reunited with a loved one following his squadron's arrival at the station with other aircraft of Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1). The wing, stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66), has returned to Oceana following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

A pilot from Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) holds his son as he looks at a line of F-14A Tomcat aircraft just recently returned to the station. Squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1), stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66), are returning to Oceana following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

An aviator of Fighter Squadron 14 (VF-14) is reunited with his family following his return to the air station from the Persian Gulf along with other members of Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17) and Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3). The U.S. Navy personnel had been deployed to the Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

An aviator is reunited with his children after arriving at the station along with other members of Carrier AIR WING 1 (CVW-1). The wing, stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66), has returned from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

A member of Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) holds his child following his return from the Persian Gulf. VF-32 personnel are among the members of Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) and Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17) who are being honored for their participation in Operation Desert Storm during homecoming ceremonies at the air station

A pilot from Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) is reunited with his wife and son on the flight line. VF-33, part of Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1), is returning to Oceana following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

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Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD

Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana

State: Virginia (VA)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera

Release Status: Released to Public

Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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18/04/1991
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U.S. Navy Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) Sailors attach supplies to a Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 28 (HSC-28,"Dragon Whales") MH-60S Knighthawk (Sierra) multi-mission helicopter during an underway replenishment between the EISENHOWER and the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Supply Class Fast Combat Support Ship USNS ARCTIC (T-AOE 8) on Jan. 25, 2007, while the EISENHOWER and embarked Carrier Air Wing 7 (CVW-7) are on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations in the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Area of Responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST SEAMAN Apprentice Jon Dasbach) (Released)

A US Navy (USN) Sailor looks on as an F/A-18C Hornet fighter aircraft assigned to the "Fighting Vigilantes" Strike Fighter Squadron 151 (VFA 151) makes a turn on the flight deck of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The LINCOLN and its embarked Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW 2) are currently underway to the Western Pacific for a scheduled six-month deployment

A right rear view of an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 37 (VFA-37) of Carrier Wing (CVW-3) parked on the flight line. Behind the F/A-18C is an T-2C Buckeye trainer aircraft of Training Squadron 23 (VT-23)

US Navy (USN) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (AB) Aircraft Handler, PETTY Officer 3rd Class (PO3) Krystol Koos directs a C-2A Greyhound aircraft assigned to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 30 (VRC-30), Detachment Three (DET-3), Carrier Onboard Delivery (COD) into launch position onboard the USN Aircraft Carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71). The COD's bring mail, supplies, and new personnel to the ship. The squadron is part of Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1) deployed on board the Roosevelt supporting Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A view of the US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS BENFOLD (DDG 65) as she cuts through the water during her approach to the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) [not shown] during an underway replenishment (UNREP). The LINCOLN and Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW-2) are currently conducting operations in preparation for an upcoming deployment

Well-wishers standing on a pier to view the arrival of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group watch as the guided missile destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG-10) passes by. The battle group is returning to Mayport after being deployed in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, speaks to the crew of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) as the ship nears Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A woman holds a child on her shoulders as she waits for the arrival of the fleet oiler USS PLATTE (AO-186). The PLATTE is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

US Navy (USN) flight deck crew members assigned to the "Fighting Vigilantes" of Strike Fighter Squadron 151 (VFA-151) observe aircraft recovery operations aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72). The LINCOLN and Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW-2) are currently underway in the Western Pacific Ocean conducting a scheduled deployment

A US Navy (USN) (green shirt) Catapult Operator gives the thumbs up signal as a F-14D Tomcat aircraft assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron 31 (VF-31) prepares to launch from the flight deck of the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71). The ROOSEVELT and embarked Carrier Air Wing 8 (CVW-8) are currently on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting maritime security operations in the Mediterranean Sea

US Navy (USN) aircraft from the USN Carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) perform a formation flyover during an air power demonstration for family members of USN Sailors embarked aboard the USN Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) during a Tiger Cruise in the Pacific Ocean. Tiger Cruise is provided for family members and friends of the crew to give them an opportunity to experience life at sea for a week

Rudy Boesch, center, from the reality show"Survivor"speaks to U.S. Navy CAPT. Patrick J. Lorge, left, Commanding Officer of Naval Air Station Oceana, Va., and CAPT. Garrat E. Cooper, Commanding Officer of Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, Va., during the Virginia Beach America Supports You: Freedom Walk, held at Neptune Park in Virginia Beach, Va., on Sept. 11, 2006. Citizens from the Virginia Beach area turned out to show their support for the families of the victims from the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications SPECIALIST SEAMAN Apprentice Tyler Jones) (Released)

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