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Crew members aboard the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH-9) brave the rain to watch from the flight deck as the ship approaches its berth at the naval station. The GUAM is returning to Naval Station, Norfolk, Va., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Two sailors assigned to the amphibious transport dock USS SHREVEPORT (LPD-12) are reunited with their loved ones after the ship's arrival at the pier. The SHREVEPORT has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A sailor is reunited with his family following arrival in port aboard the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2). The vessel is returning to Norfolk following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

A sailor is reunited with his family following arrival in port aboard the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2). The vessel is returning to Norfolk following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

The commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH-9), center, watches from the bridge as the ship nears Naval Station, Norfolk, Va. The GUAM is returning to Norfolk, following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A chief petty officer assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) holds his daughter as they are reunited on the pier. The THOMAS S. GATES has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A petty officer is reunited with his family aboard the guided missile cruiser USS SAN JACINTO (CG-45). The SAN JACINTO has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A chief petty officer assigned to the amphibious transport dock USS NASHVILLE (LPD-13) embraces his wife as their daughter looks on. The NASHVILLE has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

An officer from the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) is reunited with his family following the ship's arrival in port. The AMERICA has just returned to Norfolk following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

The commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH-9), left, and his family come in out of the rain following the ship's arrival at the naval station. The GUAM has returned to Norfolk after its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

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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: PH2 Johnny Bivera

Release Status: Released to Public

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20/04/1991
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U.S. Army UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters fly overhead

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

Crewmen cover a Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 (HM-14) RH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter with camouflage netting aboard the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH 7)

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

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 woman holds a child on her shoulders as she waits for the arrival of the fleet oiler USS PLATTE (AO-186). The PLATTE is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A starboard beam view of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) at anchor while stationed in the region as part of a multinational force safeguard shipping during the war between Iraq and Iran

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Security Forces and Military Police from the Massachusetts

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