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A United states Marine Corps, F/A-18C "Hornet" from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron Two Five One (VMFA-251) clears the flight deck during sustained flight operations in the Persian Gulf. The nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) and VMFA-251 are in the region to enforce U.N. sanctions against Iraq. Operation Southern Watch, 22 February 1998

A US Navy F-14B Tomcat, Fighter Squadron One Zero Two (VF-102) makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). The GEORGE WASHINGTON and VF-102 are currently conducting operations in the Persian Gulf to enforce UN sanctions against Iraq. Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, 25 February 1998

A US Navy (USN) Aircraft Director signals a USN F/A-18C Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron One Four Six (VFA-146), Blue Diamonds, Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California (CA), to taxi forward prior to launch from the flightdeck aboard Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS CARL VINSON (CVN 70). The CARL VINSON Carrier Strike Group is conducting operations in support of multi-national forces in Iraq and maritime security operations in the Persian Gulf

On board the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). US Marine Corps Sergeant Phillip Young (right) and U.S. Navy Mess SPECIALIST Second Class (MS2) William Deese (left) glaze a baked cornucopia during ongoing preparations for a traditional Thanksgiving Day feast. The GEORGE WASHINGTON and her embarked Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1) are currently operating in the Persian Gulf to enforce UN sanctions against Iraq, by patrolling the no-fly zone. Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, 26 November 1997

EA-6B Prowler aircraft from Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Three Zero (VAQ-130) sit idle on the flight deck wrapped in barrier paper to protect the aircraft from high winds and blowing sand on board USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) during its transit through the Suez Canal. The nuclear powered aircraft carrier is scheduled to arrive in the Persian Gulf in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. Truman is on a scheduled six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and Persian Gulf

Carrier Air Wing One crewmembers tape up an F/A-18C Hornet on the flight deck of USS GEORGE WASSHINGTON (CVN 73), during final preparations to transit the Suez Canal. George Washington is headed to the Persian Gulf to enforce UN sanctions against Iraq by patrolling the no-fly zone under Operation Southern Watch

US Navy and Marine Corps flight deck crewmen prepare an F/A-18C Hornet, Strike Fighter Squadron Eight Six (VFA -86)for launch during sustained flight operations in the Persian Gulf. The nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) and its embarked Carrier Air Wing one (CVW-1) are currently conducting operations in the Persian Gulf to enforce UN sanctions against Iraq. Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, 21 February 1998

US Navy sailors on board the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) observe the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) coming alongside. With both carriers and their embarked air wings, the US now has some 100 strike aircraft operating independently in the waters of the Persian Gulf. GEORGE WASHINGTON and NIMITZ continue to patrol the no-fly zone over Iraq in support of UN sanctions. Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, 23 NOVEMBER 1997

US Navy Crewmen aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) watch as the the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) and a Ticonderoga class guided missile crusier (AEGIS) of the Battle Group pulls along side. NIMITZ and GEORGE WSHINGTON are currently operating in the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Southern Watch, 6 January 1998

A US Navy flight deck tractor operator repositions an EA-6B Prowler, Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron One Three Seven (VAQ-137) during daily flight quarters on board the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). The GEORGE WASHINGTON and VAQ-137 are currently conducting operations in the Persian Gulf to enforce UN sanctions against Iraq. Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, 25 February 1998

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Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH

Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73)

Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Joseph Strevel, USN

Release Status: Released to Public

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Members of Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) Team 8 prepare for a training exercise aboard the fleet oiler USNS JOSHUA HUMPRHEYS (T-AO-188). SEAL Team 8 is providing boarding teams to assist the ships of the Maritime Interception Force in their enforcement of U.N. sanctions against Iraq during Operation Desert Storm

Flight deck personnel aboard the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) prepare an F/A-18C Hornet from the Knighthawks of Fighter Attack Squadron One Three Six (VFA-136) for a mission over Bosnia Herzegovina. The USS George Washington is commanded by CAPT Malcolm P. Branch and is operating in the Adriatic Sea in support of the NATO-led Operation Decisive Endeavor

A1C Antonio Byrd, wideband/satcom maintenance for the 3rd CCG Tinker Air Force Base, repositions a TCS-Ultralite satellite dish for better reception. The INMARSAT transportable communications system is one of the primary means of communication for deployed troops

Members of the old Guard Fife and Drum Corps stand at ease during a ceremony commemorating George Washington's 255th birthday

Members of Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) Team 8 run across the flight deck of the fleet oiler USNS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS (T-AO-188) after descending a rope from a Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 6 (HC-6) CH-46D Sea Knight helicopter during a boarding exercise. SEAL Team 8 provided boarding teams to assist ships of the Maritime Interdiction Force in their enforcement of U.N. sanctions against Iraq during Operation Desert Storm

An air-to-air side view of an EA-6B Prowler aircraft from Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 129 (VAQ-129)

US Navy (USN) Airmen (AN) from Fighter Strike Squadron One Three One (VFA-131) "Wildcats" perform maintenance on a F/A-18 Hornet during a no-fly day aboard the USN NIMITZ CLASS: Aircraft Carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN73), while underway on a scheduled deployment in the Mediterranean Sea

An F/A-18C Hornet prepares to launch from the flight deck of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73), during continuous flight operations in support of UN sanctions against Iraq. Persian Gulf, Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, 5 February 1998

US Navy (USN) PETTY Officer First Class (PO1) Phil McLanahan completes his final checks and gives the okay to the launch an EA-6B Prowler from Navy Electronic Attack Squadron 209 (VAQ-209) deployed to Incirlik Air Base (AB), Turkey, in support of Operation NORTHERN WATCH

A member of the Marine detachment from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) takes aim with an M-16A2 rifle during boarding team training aboard the fleet oiler USNS JOSHUA HUMPRHEYS (T-AO-188). The Marines are being trained by members of Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) Team 8, which provided boarding teams to assist in the enforcement of U.N. trade sanctions against Iraq during Operation Desert Storm

Members of a U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET) boarding party depart from the guided missile destroyer USS WILLIAM V. PRATT (DDG-44) in a small boat to approach the Turkish freighter Rize K. The team will be conducting an inspection of the vessel, the first freighter approved by the United Nations to deliver humanitarian aid to Iraq. LEDET team members are helping the Maritime Interdiction Force enforce U.S. sanctions against Iraq during Operation Desert Storm

Aviation Ordnanceman AIRMAN Derrick Coach moves AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles across the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). George Washington is deployed to the Persian Gulf in support Operation Southern Watch

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