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A view of the amidships section of the guided missile cruiser USS Thomas S. Gates (CG-51) as the ships docks upon return from Operation Desert Storm. Many of the sailors lining the rail hold yellow welcome home flowers already delivered to the ship

Family and friends of crew members aboard the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) hold banners and balloons as they prepare for their loved ones to come ashore following the vessel's return from deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

Welcoming home sailors returning from Operation Desert Storm, a family sits on a jetty waving American flags. The guided missile cruiser USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CG-58) is in the background

Crew members aboard the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) look for their loved ones to shore following the vessel's arrival in port with other ships of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) battle group, has returned from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

An officer assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) is reunited with his loved ones upon his return from a deployment to the Red Sea for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Family and friends line a pier as the guided missile cruiser USS LEYTE GULF (CG-58) is positioned in its berth. The ship is returning after participating in Operation Desert Storm

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) returning to Norfolk following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

Family members and friends hold up signs and flags as the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47), background, and the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) arrive at the pier. The ships are returning to Charleston following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Family members and friends hold signs and flags as they wait on the pier for the arrival of the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) and the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47). The ships are returning to Charleston following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Family members and loved ones wave American flags to send greetings to the incoming guided missile cruiser USS Thomas S. Gates (CG-51) as the ship enters the Hampton Roadstead upon returning from Operation Desert Storm

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Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk

State: Virginia (VA)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: Pat Toombs

Release Status: Released to Public

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28/03/1991
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label_outline Explore Roadstead, Hampton Roadstead, Missile Cruiser Uss Thomas S

The National and US Marine Corps (USMC) colors wave at the front entrance to the headquarters of USMC Brigadier General (BGEN) Terry Robling (not shown), Commanding General Forward, 3rd Marine Air Wing (MAW), at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (AB), Kuwait, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM

The Spruance Class Destroyer USS ARTHUR W. RADFORD (DD 968) returns to her home port at Norfolk, Virginia. The RADFORD, along with a large number of ships of the Second Fleet, had put to sea during the passage of Hurricane Floyd along the east coast. The RADFORD is equipped with the new Advanced Enclosed Mast/Sensor System (AEMS)

A young Ukranian woman in traditional costume presents Vice Admiral R. Paul Ilg, deputy commander-in-chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe, with an ornately decorated loaf of bread. The guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59) and the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

A veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division volunteers

A port beam view of the Soviet Slava class guided missile cruiser Marshal Ustinov departing the roadstead following a five-day visit to Naval Station, Norfolk, VA

U.S. Virgin Islands National Guard Maj. Donald Woodley,

Lead singer of the Blues Traveler band John Popper (right), talks with U.S. Air Force 728 Air Mobility Squadron air cargo worker AIRMAN 1ST Class Dan Hill (left), during Operation Seasons Greetings at the Sultan's Inn Dining Facility on Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, on Dec. 8, 2004. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN Bradley A. Lail) (Released)

Soviet navy personnel wave from the starboard side of the guided missile destroyer ADMIRAL VINOGRADOV as the ship pulls into San Diego. The VINOGRADOV and two other ships of the Soviet Pacific Fleet will be making a five-day goodwill visit

An aerial starboard quarter view of the coastal patrol boat USS CHINOOK (PC-9) rounding the buoy and turning directly for her homeport at the conclusion of a Mediterranean deployment. In the foreground is a rigid hull power boat carrying members of the CHINOOK's attached SEAL team

A starboard quarter view of the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fleet oiler USNS KANAWHA (T-AO-196) as she backs clear of her moorings at the Norfolk Naval Station. The larger harbor tug WAPAKONETA (YTB-766) is alongside assisting the ship in her departure

The National and US Marine Corps (USMC) colors wave at the front entrance to the headquarters of USMC Brigadier General (BGEN) Terry Robling (not shown), Commanding General Forward, 3rd Marine Air Wing (MAW), at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (AB), Kuwait, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM

Representatives from Randolph AFB, Lackland AFB, and Fort Sam Houston wave to the crowd estimated at 30,000 people. The two-day V+50 celebration marks the 50th anniversary of the Japanese surrender. Standing from left are: STAFF SGT. Daniel Spangler and TECH. SGT. Nancy Martin from Lackland AFB, SGT. Arnes, STAFF SGT. Craig Taylor from Fort Sam Houston, and CAPT. Jonathan Stern from Randolph AFB

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