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A chief petty officer standing in the crowd salutes as the colors are shifted aboard a ship that has just returned from duty in the Persian Gulf region. Five ships of the aircraft USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group are coming home to Mayport today after serving in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A chief petty officer stands near a Destroyer Squadron 12 sign hung aboard the guided missile destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG-10) as the ship arrives in port. The SAMPSON has returned to Mayport today after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A senior chief petty officer assigned to the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) is greeted by his wife at the bottom of the accommodation ladder upon his arrival at the naval station. The SARATOGA has returned to Mayport following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Sailors man the rails aboard the guided missile cruiser USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CG-58) as the ship is maneuvered toward the pier by a large harbor tug. The vessel is one of five ships of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group returning to Mayport following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

Crew members man the rails aboard the guided missile destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG-10) as the ship returns to Mayport after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A commercial tug boat accompanies the guided missile destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG-10) as the ship arrives at the natal station. The SAMPSON and other ships of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group are returning to Mayport after being deployed in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A petty officer assigned to the combat stores ship USS SYLVANIA (AFS-2) embraces a loved one upon the ship's return to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Two petty officers aboard the guided missile destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG-10) smile as they look out over the crowd gathered on the pier to meet their ship. The SAMPSON has returned to Mayport today after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A petty officer is reunited with a loved one upon his arrival at the station aboard one of five ships from the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group. The vessels have returned from the Persian Gulf area after being deployed during Operation Desert Storm

Two petty officers assigned to a crowd control detail salute as the colors are shifted aboard one of the ships of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group. The battle group's ships, including the guided missile destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG-10), background, are returning to Mayport after being deployed in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

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Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM

Base: Naval Station, Mayport

State: Florida (FL)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Daniel E. Doolittle

Release Status: Released to Public

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28/03/1991
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label_outline Explore Ph 1 Daniel, Missile Destroyer Uss Sampson, Aircraft Carrier Uss Saratoga

A port bow view of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV 60) underway during operations with the 6th Fleet

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

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

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

Landing signal officers aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV 60) guide aircraft on approach for landing

171207-N-OI558-1238 - US Navy Photo

A Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) F-14A Tomcat aircraft, with its arresting hook down, approaches for a landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV 60)

A port bow view of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV 60) undergoing overhaul and a starboard quarter view of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69) beginning an overhaul. The carriers at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard

The amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) is moored to a pier following its arrival in port. The vessel has been deployed to the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm

The launch officer gives the signal to launch an EA-6B Prowler aircraft during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60). The Prowler is assigned to Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 132 (VAQ-132)

An aerial starboard bow view of the aircraft carriers USS Saratoga (CV-60) and USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) underway with their escorts

UH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) and AH-1 Cobra helicopters are loaded aboard the rapid-response vehicle cargo ship USNS CAPELLA (T-AKR-293) for transportation back to Germany in the aftermath of Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. The helicopters are encased in protective plastic for shipping

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