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A starboard view of the aircraft carriers USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) and USS RANGER (CV-61) underway in the gulf during Operation Southern Watch, a multinational effort establishing a no-fly zone for Iraqi aircraft south of the 32nd parallel in Iraq

A starboard beam view of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) underway in the gulf during Operation Southern Watch, a multinational effort establishing a no-fly zone for Iraqi aircraft south of the 32nd parallel in Iraq

A starboard view of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) underway in the gulf during Operation Southern Watch, a multinational effort establishing a no-fly zone for Iraqi aircraft south of the 32nd parallel in Iraq

A starboard quarter view of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) following the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the two vessels are underway in the gulf during Operation Southern Watch, a multinational effort establishing a no-fly zone for Iraqi aircraft south of the 32nd parallel in Iraq

A plane inspector stands ready on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62). The INDEPENDENCE is participating in Operation Southern Watch, a multinational effort establishing a no-fly zone for Iraqi aircraft south of the 32nd parallel in Iraq

The pilot of an A-6E Prowler aircraft prepares for a mission on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62). The INDEPENDENCE is participating in Operation Southern Watch, a multinational effort establishing a no-fly zone for Iraqi aircraft south of the 32nd parallel in Iraq

A flight deck crewman adds hydraulic fluid to an aircraft on the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62). The INDEPENDENCE is participating in Operation Southern Watch, a multinational effort establishing a no-fly zone for Iraqi aircraft south of the 32nd parallel in Iraq

A flight deck crewman gives the stop signal on the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62). The INDEPENDENCE is participating in Operation Southern Watch, a multinational effort establishing a no-fly zone for Iraqi aircraft south of the 32nd parallel in Iraq

A Fighter Squadron 21 (VF-21) F-14 Tomcat aircraft lands on the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62). The INDEPENDENCE is participating in Operation Southern Watch, a multinational effort establishing a no-fly zone for Iraqi aircraft south of the 32nd parallel in Iraq

A port beam view of the aircraft carriers USS RANGER (CV-61) and USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) underway in the gulf during Operation Southern Watch, a multinational effort establishing a no-fly zone for Iraqi aircraft south of the 32nd parallel in Iraq

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Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH

Country: Unknown

Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Andrew C. Heuer

Release Status: Released to Public

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16/09/1992
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label_outline Explore Aircraft Carriers Uss Ranger, Ph 2 Andrew, Iraqi Aircraft

Large harbor tugs encircle the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) as they spin the vessel around in preparation for backing it into a berth. The RANGER is visiting Japan for the last time while on its final deployment prior to decommissioning

A port beam view of the tank landing ship USS SCHENECTADY (LST-1185) underway off the coast of San Diego

The littoral combat ship USS Independence (LCS 2) commanding

A Fleet Logistic Support Squadron 30 (VRC-30) C-2A Greyhound aircraft folds its wings after landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61).

Aboard the USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69), Signalman Third Class (SM3) Curtis Belk from Chester, South Carolina, communicates semaphore with the USNS MOUNT BAKER (TAE 34), in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 2000

An aerial view of the aircraft carriers USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62), left, and USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63), right, tied up at the same dock in preparation for the change of charge during the exercise RIMPAC '98

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An A-6E Intruder aircraft of the Naval Air Test Center is readied for takeoff from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62)

An aerial port beam view of the frigate USS TRIPPE (FF 1075) underway

The Sacramento Class: Fast Combat Support Ship, USS SEATTLE (AOE 3) begins a vertical replenishment exercise with USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) (Partially seen in foreground) by hoisting the ship a fuel hose. The SEATTLE supplied the INDEPENDENCE with more than one million gallons of fuel during this replenishment in the Persian Gulf

The U.S. Army's logistic support vessel GEN. FRANK S. BESSON JR. (LSV-1) is positioned alongside the Military Sealift Command vehicle cargo ship USNS POLLUX (T-AKR-290) as the two vessels operate near Camp Lejeune during Joint Logistics Over the Shore (JLOTS) exercises, part of Exercise Ocean Venture '92. M-939 5-ton cargo trucks and M-548 tracked cargo carriers line the deck of the POLLUX

US Navy (USN) Boatswain Mate Third Class (BM3) David Pendley uses a rope ladder to work on mooring lines as liberty boats make their way to and from the USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) during a three day port visit to Bahrain, during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

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