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Tug boats move in to guide the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The superstructure of the Super Servant 3 is at right. The SUPER SERVANT 3 will carry the IMPERVIOUS, two other ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship to the Persian Gulf, where U.S. forces are operating in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

A crewman maneuvers a work boat near the mine countermeasure ship USS AVENGER (CMC-1), positioned alongside the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) on the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The SUPER SERVANT 3 is transporting the vessels, along with other minesweepers, to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

A tug boat pushes on the stern of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1). The AVENGER and three ocean minesweepers are being loaded aboard the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3 for transportation to the Persian Gulf, where they will support U.S. forces sent to the region in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) waits in the harbor prior to its loading aboard the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship Super Servant 3. The SUPER SERVANT 3 will transport the LEADER, other minesweepers, and the mine countermeasure ship USS AVENGER (CMC-1) to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

A tug boat moves the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) is at right. The AVENGER, the leader and two other ocean minesweepers are being loaded aboard the SUPER SERVANT 3 for transportation to the Persian Gulf, where they will support U.S. forces sent to the region in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) lies tied up over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship Super Servant 3. The LEADER, two ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship are being loaded aboard the Super Servant 3 for transportation to the Persian Gulf, where they will support U.S. forces sent to the region in reaction to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) is moored on the submerged deck of the heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3 in preparation for transportation to the Middle East. The SUPER SERVANT 3 will transport the LEADER and other minesweepers to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

A tug boat pushes the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. Three ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship are being loaded aboard the SUPER SERVANT 3 for transportation to the Persian Gulf, where they will support U.S. forces sent to the region in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) is moored to the submerged deck of the heavy lift ship SUPER VERVANT 3 in preparation for transportation to the Middle East. The SUPER SERSVANT 3 will transport the Leader and other minesweepers to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65), which will also be deploying to the Middle East, is moored in the background

A work boat moves alongside the superstructure of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3 as the ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) approaches for loading aboard the vessel's submerged deck. The SUPER SERVANT 3 will transport the LEADER, other minesweepers, and the mine countermeasure ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

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Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD

Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk

State: Virginia (VA)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Sosa

Release Status: Released to Public

Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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work boat moves work boat moves superstructure dutch ship servant ocean minesweeper uss leader ocean minesweeper uss leader mso approaches vessel deck super super servant transport mine countermeasure avenger mine countermeasure ship uss avenger mcm persian gulf response iraq invasion kuwait naval air station virginia us navy ships united states ships norfolk naval air station us navy high resolution ship super servant desert stormdesert shield minesweepers jo 2 sosa norfolk virginia us national archives
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19/08/1990
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label_outline Explore Jo 2 Sosa, Mine Countermeasure Ship Uss Avenger, Ocean Minesweeper Uss Leader

A view of the superstructure of the memorial battleship USS MASSACHUSETTS (BB 59) as seen from the ship's stern. The No. 3 Mark 6 16-inch/45-caliber guns are in the foreground

The US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76) is underway across the Bay of Bengal after making a port call in Singapore. The USS RONALD REAGAN is currently on its maiden deployment conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT)

German Navy Rear Adm. Heinrich Lange speaks during a Change-of-Command ceremony onboard the Pakistani Naval ship Tariq Class (Type 21) Destroyer PNS SHAHJAHAN in Bahrain on Aug. 22, 2006. Rear Adm. Heinrich relieved Pakistani Navy Rear Adm. Shahid Iqbal SI, second from right, as Commander, Task Force (CTF) 150. CTF-150 is responsible for conducting maritime security operations (MSO) in the Arabian Sea, Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Gulf of Oman and parts of the Indian Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 2nd Class Bobby Northnagle) (Released)

171016-N-IO414-008 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Oct. 16

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

The US Navy (USN) Harpers Ferry Class Dock Landing Ship, USS CARTER HALL (LSD 50) (right) performs a replenishment at sea (RAS) with the Royal Navy (British) Royal Fleet Auxiliary Service (RFAS) Appleleaf Class Support Tanker, HMS BAYLEAF (A 109) (left), while on a regularly scheduled deployment in the Persian Gulf to conduct a Maritime Security Operation (MSO) in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) and Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A view from the forecastle of the Mark 7, 16-inch, 50-caliber guns and superstructure of the battleship USS NEW JERSEY (BB-62). In the background is the aircraft carrier USS CONSTELLATION (CV-64)

US Navy (USN) SEAMAN Allen J. Anderson (right) conducts watch turnover with ENSIGN Joshua W. Christie (left) aboard the USN Wasp Class Amphibious Assault Ship USS IWO JIMA (LHD 7). The IWO JIMA deployed in the Mediterranean Sea supports Maritime Security Operations (MSO). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication SPECIALIST 3rd Class (AW) Amanda M. Williams) (Released)

An Avenger fires a Stinger missile during Artemis Strike,

Crewmen man the rails as the destroyer USS SPRUANCE (DD-963) returns to port after participating in Operation Desert Storm. The superstructure of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) is in the background

Crewmen in a small boat come alongside the partially submerged superstructure of the Dutch heavy lift ship Super Servant 3. A U.S. Navy mine countermeasures ship and three ocean minesweepers are being loaded aboard the Super Servant 3 for transportation to the Persian Gulf, where they will support U.S. forces sent to the region in reaction to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

A port bow view of the ocean minesweeper USS FORTIFY (MSO 446) underway off the Virginia Capes

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work boat moves work boat moves superstructure dutch ship servant ocean minesweeper uss leader ocean minesweeper uss leader mso approaches vessel deck super super servant transport mine countermeasure avenger mine countermeasure ship uss avenger mcm persian gulf response iraq invasion kuwait naval air station virginia us navy ships united states ships norfolk naval air station us navy high resolution ship super servant desert stormdesert shield minesweepers jo 2 sosa norfolk virginia us national archives