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The nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) is now operating in the Persian Gulf region. The NIMITZ will remain on station in the gulf to enforce United Nations sanctions against Iraq, by patrolling the No-Fly zone during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. The carrier battle group was directed to the Gulf early by the Secretary of Defense, after Iraqi planes breached the zone several times in the last week. NIMITZ joins other naval forces already operating in the region, 12 October 1997. (Duplicate image, see also DNSD0003276 or search 971012N0000M003)

On board the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73). The nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) comes alongside during dual carrier operations in the narrow waters of the Persian Gulf. With both carriers and their embarked air wings in the region, the US now has some 100 strike aircraft operating independently in the region. NIMITZ and GEORGE WASHINGTON continue to patrol the no-fly zone over Iraq in support of UN sanctions.Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, 23 November 1997

The nuclear powered aircraft carriers USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) (right) and USS GEORGE WSHINGTON (CVN 73) (left) underway side by side in the Persian Gulf. With both carriers and their embarked air wings in the region, the U.S. now has some 100 strike aircraft operating independently in the region. NIMITZ and GEORGE WASHINGTON continue to patrol the no-fly zone over Iraq in support of UN sanctions. Operation Southern Watch, 23 November 1997

US Navy sailors on board the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) observe the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) coming alongside. With both carriers and their embarked air wings, the US now has some 100 strike aircraft operating independently in the waters of the Persian Gulf. GEORGE WASHINGTON and NIMITZ continue to patrol the no-fly zone over Iraq in support of UN sanctions. Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, 23 NOVEMBER 1997

On board the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). (Left to Right) Aviation Ordnanceman 1ST Class (AO1) David Brandenburg , USN, AIRMAN Richard Gosselin, USN, and AO1 Frederick Deluca, USN, assigned to the weapons department on board the NIMITZ, assemble the nose section of a laser guided GBU-16 bomb. The NIMITZ and her embarked air wing are currently operating in the Persian Gulf in support of UN sanctions, by patrolling the No-Fly Zone over southern Iraq. Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, 10 November 1997

On board the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) operating in the Persian Gulf. US Navy Captain Lindell G. Rutherford, Commanding Officer of the USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) converses from the ships navigational bridge. The nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) in background. With both carriers and their embarked air wings in the region, the US now has some 100 strike aircraft operating independently in the region. GEORGE WASHINGTON and the NIMITZ continue to patrol the no-fly zone over Iraq in support of UN sanctions. Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, 23 November 1997

A US Navy sailor on board the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) observes the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) coming alongside. With both carriers and their embarked air wings, the US now has some 100 strike aircraft operating independently in the waters of the Persian Gulf. GEORGE WASHINGTON and NIMITZ continue to patrol the no-fly zone over Iraq in support of UN sanctions. Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, 23 NOVEMBER 1997

US Navy crew members on the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WSHINGTON (CVN 73) and Carrier Air Wing One take time to see the sights during transit of the Suez Canal. Following a Presidential order to head for the Persian Gulf region, elements of the GEORGE WSHINGTON battle group led by the carrier immediately left their regularly scheduled station in the Mediterranean and began the 7 day passage to the Gulf, which starts with a Suez Canal transit. GEORGE WASHINGTON will join the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) battle group already on station. Both will enforce UN sanctions against Iraq by patrolling the No-Fly Zone. Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, 16 November 1997

The nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN 73) (right) and the Military Sealift Command supply ship USNS SPICA (T-AFS 9) break away following a scheduled underway replenishment in the Persian Gulf. George Washington and her embarked Carrier Air Wing One (CVW-1) are operating in the Persian Gulf to enforce UN sanctions against Iraq, by patrolling the no-fly zone under operation Southern Watch

The nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) is now operating in the Persian Gulf region. The NIMITZ will remain on station in the gulf to enforce United Nations sanctions against Iraq, by patrolling the No-Fly zone during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. The carrier battle group was directed to the Gulf early by the Secretary of Defense, after Iraqi planes breached the zone several times in the last week. NIMITZ joins other naval forces already operating in the region, 12 October 1997

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Members of Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) Team 8 prepare for a training exercise aboard the fleet oiler USNS JOSHUA HUMPRHEYS (T-AO-188). SEAL Team 8 is providing boarding teams to assist the ships of the Maritime Interception Force in their enforcement of U.N. sanctions against Iraq during Operation Desert Storm

Aboard the USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69), Signalman Third Class (SM3) Curtis Belk from Chester, South Carolina, communicates semaphore with the USNS MOUNT BAKER (TAE 34), in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 2000

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STAFF SGT. Jeff W. Schmidt, 63rd Military Airlift Wing (MAW), checks aircraft arrival times on a list in the Military Airlift Command airlift control element facility. The 63rd MAW is transporting troops and equipment to the base from Fort Hood, Texas, during Purple Penny, a mobility exercise simulating a deployment to South Korea following an attack by North Korean forces

US Navy (USN) Boatswain Mate Third Class (BM3) David Pendley uses a rope ladder to work on mooring lines as liberty boats make their way to and from the USS HARRY S. TRUMAN (CVN 75) during a three day port visit to Bahrain, during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH

Members of Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) Team 8 run across the flight deck of the fleet oiler USNS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS (T-AO-188) after descending a rope from a Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 6 (HC-6) CH-46D Sea Knight helicopter during a boarding exercise. SEAL Team 8 provided boarding teams to assist ships of the Maritime Interdiction Force in their enforcement of U.N. sanctions against Iraq during Operation Desert Storm

The crew of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) mans the rails as the ship is escorted to the pier by U.S. Navy large harbor tugs (YTBs) and commercial tugs. The AMERICA is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Well-wishers on the shore watch the guided missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG-58) pass by upon its arrival at the naval station. The Philippine Sea and other ships of the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga (CV-60) battle group are returning to Mayport following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Portable medical support units are stored across the street from the Sigonella Naval Regional Medical Clinic. The units are for use in times of major disasters

The guided missile destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG-10) comes alongside the pier as the ship returns to Mayport after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The USNS WILLIAM S. DIEHL (TAO 193) conducts an underway replenishment at sea (UNREP) with USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH 2000

Line handlers stand by on the pier as a commercial tug boat guides the fleet oiler USS PLATTE (AO-186) into its berth at the pier. The PLATTE has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

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