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A Trident Pier supports Combined Joint Logistics

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A crew member stands by to guide the driver of a forklift as it comes aboard the tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST-1180). The vessel is transporting Marine Corps personnel and equipment to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield

Marines and crew members board the tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST-1180) for deployment to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield

Equipment lines the pier in preparation for loading aboard the tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST-1180). The vessel is transporting Marine Corps personnel and equipment to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield

U.S. Marines and corpsman pick up their gear as they prepare to board a ship for transportation to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield

The tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST-1180) lies tied up in front of a pier prior to bringing aboard elements of a Marine unit bound for the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

Marines relax aboard the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH-9) as they wait for the ship to get underway to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield

An M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) comes aboard the tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST-1180). The vessel is transporting Marine Corps personnel and equipment to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield

Marines board a U.S. Navy ship for deployment to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield

A starboard bow view of the fleet oiler USNS TRUCKEE (T-AO-147) as the vessel prepares for underway replenishment operations with ships traveling to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield

Crew members stand on the deck of the tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST-1180) as they prepare to deploy to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield

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Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD

State: North Carolina (NC)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: Unknown

Release Status: Released to Public

Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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15/02/1991
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Crew members stand at parade rest aboard the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine USS MARIANO G. VALLEJO (SSBN 658) as a flag officer addresses guests attending a ceremony commemorating the completion of the 2,500th deterrent patrol by fleet ballistic missile submarines of the US Navy. The 2,500th patrol was completed by the VALLEJO

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

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

LT Eric Hansen, the medical officer of the tank landing ship USS BARNSTABLE COUNTY (LST-1197), watches as a West African officer adjusts his camera as they pull into Pointe Noire for the first port call of the 1991 West Africa Training Cruise. Several officers from West African nations traveled aboard the BARNSTABLE COUNTY as observers during its journey from Brazil to the Congo at the start of the annual cruise

A port quarter view of the tank landing ship USS FAIRFAX COUNTY (LST-1193) on the Potomac River arriving at Alexandria, VA for a port visit to the ship's namesake, Fairfax County. This is the last visit before the ship is transferred to the Australian Navy later this month

A combined US and Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) task group steams in formation at the close of the at-sea portion of the Singapore phase of COOPERATION AFLOAT READINESS AND TRAINING (CARAT). The task group consists of (from left to right): US Navy (USN) Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS RUSSELL (DDG 59); USN Whidbey Island Class Dock Landing Ship USS FORT McHENRY (LSD 43); Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) Lurssen FPB 45 Class Fast Attack Craft Missile RSS SEA WOLF; RSN Landing Ship Tank (LST) RSS RESOLUTION; USN Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer USS McCAMPBELL (DDG 85); RSN Victory Class Corvette RSS VICTORY; RSN Fearless Class Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)...

A starboard amidships view of the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) underway with crew members manning the rails

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

A vehicle and personnel landing craft (LCVP) from the tank landing ship USS SUMTER (LST-1181) lies tied up with other craft alongside a floating causeway at Onslow Beach during the joint services exercise Solid Shield '89

Sailors maintain order as a crowd waits to welcome crew members from ships in 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

A stern view of the tank landing ship USS SUMTER (LST 1181) underway

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