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A sailor from the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) sits on the pier with his family shortly after the ship's arrival in port. The VALLEY FORGE has returned from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm

Family and friends of crew members aboard the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) wait on the pier as the vessel approaches. The VALLEY FORGE has returned from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm

Family and friends of crew members aboard the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) watch from the pier as the vessel approaches port. The VALLEY FORGE has returned from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm

A sailor from the guided missile cruiser USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CG-58) is reunited with his wife on the pier. The PHILIPPINE SEA has returned to Mayport following deployment in the Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A sailor assigned to the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) is reunited with his wife and child following the ship's arrival at the pier. The RANGER has returned to North Island after its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A sailor from the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) is reunited with his wife following the vessel's arrival at Naval Air Station, North Island. The RANGER is returning from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

A petty officer assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) sits with his wife and son on the pier beside the ship. The VALLEY FORGE has returned to San Diego following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A sailor from the combat stores ship USS SYLVANIA (AFS-2) is reunited with his wife on the pier. The SYLVANIA has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A sailor and his wife are reunited on the pier. Five ships of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group are returning to Mayport today after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A sailor from the guided missile cruiser USS VALLEY FORGE (CG-50) is reunited with his wife shortly after the ship's arrival in port. The VALLEY FORGE has returned from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm

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Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM

Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego

State: California(CA)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: PH1 R.J. Oriez

Release Status: Released to Public

Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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08/06/1991
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label_outline Explore Missile Cruiser Uss Valley, Uss Valley Forge, Operations Desert Shield

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PORT SECURITY UNIT 311 RETURN. U.S. COAST GUARD, CALIFORNIA

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US Naval officers involved with Fleet Week 2002 watch the WASP class Amphibious Assault Ship USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7) pull into Pier 88 at New York City. More than 6000 Sailors, Marines and Coast Guard personnel aboard 22 ships - including six warships returning from deployment in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, sail into New York City for the 15th Annual Fleet Week 2002

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