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Crew members manning the rails aboard the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS VIRGINIA (CGN-138) salute as their ship comes alongside the pier. The Virginia has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A woman on the pier waves to a loved one aboard the guided missile destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG-10). The SAMPSON has returned to Mayport today after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A woman holds up a message as she stands on the pier to welcome the amphibious assault ship USS OKINAWA (LPH-3). The ship is stopping at Subic Bay during its return voyage to San Diego after its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A woman on the pier holds up flags and a sign as she bids farewell to a loved one departing aboard the destroyer tender USS PUGET SOUND (AD-38). The PUGET SOUND is deploying to the Persian Gulf region to support Operation Desert Storm

A woman waves a flag as she stands on the pier to welcome the amphibious assault ship USS OKINAWA (LPH-3). The ship is stopping at Subic Bay during its return voyage to San Diego after its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A petty officer is reunited with a loved one aboard the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN-40). The MISSISSIPPI has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A sailor from the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN-40) is reunited with a loved one following the vessel's arrival in port. Ships of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) battle group are returning to Norfolk following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

Women wait for the arrival of loved ones aboard ships of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) battle group. The vessels are returning to Norfolk after being deployed in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

Line handlers stand by on the pier as the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS VIRGINIA (CGN-38), its crew manning the rails, nears its berth. The VIRGINIA has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A woman on the pier holds up a sign to welcome a loved one aboard the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS VIRGINIA (CGN-138) as the ship arrives at the naval station. The Virginia has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

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Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM

Base: Naval Station, Norfolk

State: Virginia(VA)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Rocky Green

Release Status: Released to Public

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A port bow view of the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS VIRGINIA (CGN-38) underway during the NATO Exercise Distant Drum

A hospital corpsman stands by as a working party aboard the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) prepares to move supplies below decks during an underway replenishment with the combat stores ship USNS SPICA (T-AFS-9). The ships are part of the U.S. Navy force in the gulf supporting Operation Desert Shield

Members of C Btry., 1ST Bn., 319th Air Field Arty. Regt., secure M-102 105mm towed howitzers to the slings of 2nd Battalion, 82nd Aviation Brigade UH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopters for a two-gun raid training mission during Operation Desert Shield

The Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 4 lies tied up at Pier 12 North. The ship's deck aft of its bridge has been submerged to permit the unloading of three U.S. Navy ocean minesweepers. The minesweepers have returned to Norfolk after being deployed for 14 months in the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A woman Marine accepts congratulations after graduation from basic training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot

Representatives of the General Dynamics Corp. ride on a trailer with a BGM-109 Tomahawk cruise missile during the "San Diego Salutes the Troops" parade. The parade is being held to honor all veterans, with special recognition being given to units that took part in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

An Egyptian ranger battalion stands in formation holding AK-47 assault rifles in a demonstration for visiting dignitaries during Operation Desert Shield.

Wearing an MCU-2P protective mask as part of a Nuclear-Biological-Chemical (NBC) warfare drill, LT. Thomas Stubblefield signals to the deck edge operator during the launch of an A-7E Corsair aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67). The KENNEDY is operating in support of Operation Desert Shield

Members of a minehunting unit prepare to lower the sonar device of an AQS-14 minehunting system from a Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 (HM-14) MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter during operations off the coast of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The system is being used to locate inert mines planted by U.S. forces as part of a minehunting exercise during Operation Desert Shield

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

Local medical personnel stand under a sign thanking the crew of the hospital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH 19) for their assistance. The ship is visiting various ports in the Philippines during the first phase of its five-month humanitarian medical service and training mission. While in the Philippines, US Navy, Army and Air Force medical personnel embarked aboard the MERCY are providing treatment for indigent Filipinos, both ashore and aboard ship

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