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An officer representing the crew of the frigate USS MARVIN SHIELDS (FF-1066) rides in the back of an automobile during the "San Diego Salutes the Troops" parade. The parade is being held in honor of all veterans, with special recognition being given to units that took part in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat More

The members of a Navy color guard stand at attention as they wait to resume marching in the city's victory parade for the returning veterans of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: New York State: New York(NY) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: T More

Sailors pick their way through the confetti-covered streets as they march in the city's victory parade for the returning veterans of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: New York State: New York(NY) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: T More

A Navy officer leads his unit along a confetti-covered street as they march in the city's victory parade for the returning veterans of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: New York State: New York(NY) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: T More

A sailor stands watch at the bow of a ship on patrol in the gulf during Operation Desert Shield/Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Ac) Scott M. Allen Release Status: Released to Public C More

The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) waits in the harbor prior to its loading aboard the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship Super Servant 3. The SUPER SERVANT 3 will transport the LEADER, other minesweepers, and the mine countermeasure ship USS AVENGER (CMC-1) to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen More

A crewman maneuvers a work boat near the mine countermeasure ship USS AVENGER (CMC-1), positioned alongside the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) on the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The SUPER SERVANT 3 is transporting the vessels, along with other minesweepers, to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen More

Harbor tugs position the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) and the ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) on the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The vessel will transport the minesweepers the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen More

A port bow view of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) moored at Manama. The BLUE RIDGE is serving as command ship of U.S. Naval Forces, Central Command, during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Exact Date Shot Unknown

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Manama Country: Bahrain(BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 John Gay Release Status: Released to More

Navy combat artist CMDR. John Charles Roach, USNR-R, combines colors on his palette as he works on a portrait in his shop at the Washington Navy Yard. Roach is doing a series of paintings on Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

Navy combat artist CMDR. John Charles Roach, USNR-R, sorts through watercolor paintings in his shop at the Washington Navy Yard. Roach is doing a series of paintings on Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

Navy combat artist CDR John Charles Roach, USNR-R, works on a portrait in his shop at the Washington Navy Yard. Roach is doing a series of paintings on Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Exact Date Shot Unknown

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

Navy combat artist CMDR. John Charles Roach, USNR-R, sorts through photographs to use as subjects for painting in his shop at the Washington Navy Yard. Roach is doing a series of paintings on Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

Navy combat artist CMDR. John Charles Roach, USNR-R, uses a 35mm slide for reference as he works on a portrait in his shop at the Washington Navy Yard. Roach is doing a series of paintings on Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

Navy combat artist CMDR. John Charles Roach, USNR-R, sorts through watercolor paintings in his shop at the Washington Navy Yard. Roach is doing a series of paintings on Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

Navy combat artist CMDR. John Charles Roach, USNR-R, works on a portrait in his shop at the Washington Navy Yard. Roach is doing a series of paintings on Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Ca More

An overhead view of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) conducting an underway replenishment with the Dutch frigate HR MS JACOB VAN HEEMSKERCK (F-812) during Operations Desert Shield/Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Henry Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

A petty officer embraces his wife and daughter as the three are reunited upon the sailor's return from duty in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) More

A starboard view of the Australian frigate HMAS SYDNEY (F-03) underway during Operations Desert Shield/Storm. Radar absorbent matting (RAM) is covering the sides of the ship's superstructure

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Henry Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

The large harbor tug KITTANNING (YTB-787) stands alongside the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) as both vessels are moored to the pier. The BLUE RIDGE is in port after arriving from the Persian Gulf area where it was deployed during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Hong Kong(HKG) Scene Camera Operator: ENSIGN Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Publi More

A port quarter view of the Dutch fast combat support ship HR MS ZUIDERKRUIS (A-832) underway during Operation Desert Shield/Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar More

A port bow view of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) conducting an underway replenishment of the Dutch frigate HR MS JACOB VAN HEEMSKERCK (F-812) during Operations Desert Shield/Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Henry Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

A starboard beam view of the Australian frigate HMAS SYDNEY (F-03) underway during Operations Desert Shield/Storm. Radar absorbent matting (RAM) is attached to the sides of the ship's superstructure

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Henry Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

Sailors line up on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) to take advantage of the offer of two cans of beer per man after 45 days at sea providing support for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: LCDR Ken Neubauer Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

Marines run along Mina Salman pier past the salvage and rescue ship USS BEAUFORT (ATS-2) following Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Milton R. Savage Release Status: Released to Publ More

Marines wait beside their M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) in the line for the wash racks. The vehicles, which were brought to Saudi Arabia for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, must be thoroughly cleaned before they are loaded aboard the ships that will carry them back to the U.S

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Milton R. Savage Release Status: Released to More

A Marine jokingly tries to hitch a ride on an M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) that is being driven to the pier for shipment back to the U.S. following Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Milton R. Savage Release Status: Released to More

Marines run along Mina Salman pier past the salvage and rescue ship USS BEAUFORT (ATS-2) following Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Milton R. Savage Release Status: Released to Publ More

Off-duty nurses relax outside their tents at Fleet Hospital 15. The hospital was established to support Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Savage Release Status: Released to Public Co More

A sailor assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS INCHON (LPH-12) embraces a loved one as they are reunited aboard the ship. The INCHON has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen More

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen More

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen More

A sailor assigned to the amphibious transport dock USS NASHVILLE (LPD-13) is reunited with his wife on the pier. The NASHVILLE has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen More

A petty officer and his wife are reunited aboard the amphibious assault ship USS INCHON (LPH-12). The INCHON has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen More

Several sailors wave from aboard the amphibious transport dock USS NASHVILLE (LPD-13) upon the ship's return to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen More

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen More

The Fleet Marine Force Band performs during a ceremony welcoming members of the 1ST Expeditionary Brigade who are returning from deployment to the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camer More

Crowd members gather to welcome members of the 1ST Expeditionary Brigade as the unit returns home following participation in Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Hickam Air Force Base State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camer More

The wife and child of a Navy Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) team member hold a sign as they wait for the team's flight to arrive. The SEAL team is being flown into North Island following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen More

Shortly after his arrival, a member of a Navy Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) team holds his wife as he speaks to a reporter from a radio station. The SEAL team was flown into North Island following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, North Island State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA More

Family members and friends of Navy Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) team members hold signs and flags as they wait for the team's flight to arrive. The SEAL team is being flown into North Island following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen More

Soldiers from the 413th Chemical Company pass through a crowd of family members, friends and news reporters upon returning from their deployment to Saudi Arabia for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Fort Jackson State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera More

A soldier from the 413th Chemical Company is reunited with his wife upon his return from Saudi Arabia, where his unit was deployed for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Fort Jackson State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera More

A sailor from the combat stores ship USS SYLVANIA (AFS-2) embraces two of his loved ones on the pier. The SYLVANIA has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen More

A lieutenant commander from the combat stores ship USS SYLVANIA (AFS-2) is reunited with his wife on the pier. The SYLVANIA has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen More

A sailor from the combat stores ship USS SYLVANIA (AFS-2) is reunited with his wife on the pier. The SYLVANIA has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen More

Vice Adm. Joseph P. Reason, left, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, and Vice Chef of Naval Operations Vice Adm. Jerome L. Johnson talk with a woman on the pier. Reason and Johnson are on hand to greet the combat stores ship USS SYLVANIA (AFS-2) which is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen More

A chief petty officer from the combat stores ship USS SYLVANIA (AFS-2) holds his daughter as he talks to a member of the media. The SYLVANIA has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scen More

The Bermudan tug boat FAITHFUL pulls up to the bow of the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) as the U.S. Navy large harbor tug PALATKA (YTB-801) approaches in the background. The ship is stopping in Bermuda for a visit two days before its return to Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Bermuda (BMU) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to Public More

A deck hand aboard the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39)tightens the turnbuckle on a chain stopper after the ship's arrival for a brief port call. The MACDONOUGH will return to Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., on March 22 following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Bermuda (BMU) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to Public More

The Bermudan tug boat Faithful approaches the bow of the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) as the ship pulls in for a visit two days before its return to Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. The ship is returning from its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Bermuda (BMU) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to Public More

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Pub More

Crewmen aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) watches a movie in the enlisted dining facility as the ship returns to Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Pub More

Sailors paint some of the external fittings and sufaces aboard the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) as they help prepare the ship for its arrival at Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. The MACDONOUGH will return to Charleston tomorrow following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to More

Sailors aboard the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) clean equipment and lay out lines as they prepare the ship for its arrival at Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. The MACDONOUGH will return to Charleston tomorrow following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to More

Crew members manning the rails aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) watch as the large harbor tug PALATKA (YTB-801) approaches the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39). The NICHOLAS and the MACDONOUGH are departing Bermuda to begin the final part of their journey to Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. The ships are returning to Charleston following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Bermuda (BMU) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Public Com More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II uses the ship's internal communication system to speak to the crew of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) as the ship returns to its home port of Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Pub More

The Lee helmsman polishes the brass on the engine order telegraph while standing watch on the bridge of the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) as the ship steams toward Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. The MACDONOUGH will return to Charleston tomorrow following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to More

A sailor polishes the cap on the muzzle of the Mark 42 5-inch/54-caliber gun aboard the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) as they help prepare the ship for its arrival at Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. The MACDONOUGH will return to Charleston tomorrow following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to More

Two sailors talk while polishing the top of a windlass aboard the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) as they help prepare the ship for its arrival at Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. The MACDONOUGH will return to Charleston tomorrow following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to More

A sailor cleans the ladder leading out of a compartment aboard the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) as he helps prepare the ship for its arrival at Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. The MACDONOUGH will return to Charleston tomorrow following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to More

Sailors paint an external section aboard the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) as they help prepare the ship for its arrival at Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. The MACDONOUGH will return to Charleston tomorrow following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to More

Sailors paint some of the external fittings and sufaces aboard the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) as they help prepare the ship for its arrival at Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. The MACDONOUGH will return to Charleston tomorrow following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to More

Twos sailors polish the top of a windlass aboard the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) as they help prepare the ship for its arrival at Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. The MACDONOUGH will return to Charleston tomorrow following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to More

Crewmen aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) eat dinner as the ship returns to Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Pub More

Crewmen aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) look at a rainbow as the ship departs Bermuda to begin the final leg of its journey to Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. The NICHOLAS is returning to Charleston following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Pub More

Sailors aboard the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) clean equipment and lay out lines as they prepare the ship for its arrival at Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. The MACDONOUGH will return to Charleston tomorrow following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to More

A telephone talker stands watch on the bridge of the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) as the ship steams toward Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. The MACDONOUGH will return to Charleston tomorrow following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to More

A quartermaster aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) uses a telescopic alidade to take a bearing off the coast of Bermuda as the ship returns to Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Pub More

An officer speaks to the lee helmsman on the bridge of the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) as the ship steams toward its home port of Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. The MACDONOUGH will return to Charleston tomorrow following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to More

A sailor aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) hands out roses ordered by his fellow crew members as the ship heads up the Cooper River toward Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. The NICHOLAS is returning to Charleston following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar More

The friends and family members of crewmen assigned to the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47), left, and the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) visit with the sailors on the pier and aboard the ships. The NICHOLAS and MACDONOUGH have returned to Charleston following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sc More

An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter comes in for a landing on the flight deck of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47). The NICHOLAS is en route to its home port at Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., after serving in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Pub More

CMDR. Dennis G. Morral, commanding officer of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47), salutes CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, left, after being presented with a Silver Star medal during an awards ceremony aboard the ship. The NICHOLAS is returning to its home port of Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Pub More

While large harbor tug AHOSKIE (YTB-804), left, sprays streams of water into the air, the large harbor tug ANTIGO (YTB-792) comes alongside the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) to escort the ship up the Cooper River to Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. The MACDONOUGH is returning to Charleston following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar More

Sailors aboard the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) man the rails as the ship approaches the mouth of the Cooper River and the ship's home port of Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. The MACDONOUGH is returning to Charleston following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II and his aide walk across the flight deck of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) to board a Helicopter Light Anti-submarine Squadron 36 (HSL-36) SH-2F Sea Sprite helicopter after Kelsos visit to the ship. The NICHOLAS is returning to its home port of Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Pub More

The crew of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) stands at attention on the bow as CHIEF of Naval Operations Frank B. Kelso II and CMDR. Dennis G. Morral, commanding officer of the NICHOLAS, head aft following an awards ceremony aboard the ship. The NICHOLAS is returning to its home port of Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Pub More

An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter takes off from the flight deck of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47). The NICHOLAS is en route to its home port at Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., after serving in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Pub More

Crew members man the rails aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) as the ship nears its home port of Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region from Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Pub More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II pins an award on a chief petty officer during a ceremony aboard the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39). Kelso is visiting the MACDONOUGH 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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to More

A sailor sits with his wife and children near the bow of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) following the ship's return from its deployment to the Persian Gulf region from Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sc More

Family members and friends 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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sc More

An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter is secured for refueling on the flight deck of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47). The NICHOLAS is en route to its home port at Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., after serving in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Pub More

The large harbor tug AHOSKIE (YTB-804) comes alongside the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) to drop off a harbor pilot as the ship nears Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. The MACDONOUGH is returning to Charleston following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to More

A flight deck crewman carrying chocks and tie-down chains runs toward. The NICHOLAS is en route to its home port at Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., after serving in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Pub More

A sailor embraces his wife as they stand near the stern of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) following the ship's return from its deployment to the Persian Gulf region from Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sc More

LT. CMDR. Robert L. Cullinan, executive officer of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47), speaks to a group of petty officers. The NICHOLAS is en route to its home port at Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., after serving in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Pub More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II addresses the crew of the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) after an awards ceremony. Kelso is visiting the MACDONOUGH 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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to More

A landing signal enlisted man stands by as an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter waits to pick up passengers on the flight deck of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47). The NICHOLAS is en route to its home port at Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., after serving in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Pub More

The large harbor tug NATCHITOCHES (YTB-799) and other tugs spray streams of water into the air as the lead the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) up the Cooper River toward Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. The NICHOLAS is returning to Charleston following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sc More

Crewmen aboard the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) haul in on a line as the ship ties up at the naval station. The MACDONOUGH is returning to Charleston following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sc More

Sailors manning the rails aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) watch as their ship nears its berth at Naval Station, Charles, S.C. The guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) is in the background. The two ships left Charleston on September 21, 1990, for the Persian Gulf, where they served in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Charleston Harbor State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C More

The commanding officer of the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) presents a cap and a plaque to CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II during Kelso's visit to the ship as it nears Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. The MACDONOUGH is returning to Charleston following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II shakes a sailor's hand as he is escorted across the flight deck of the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) by a flight crewman from a Light Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 36 (HSL-36) SH-2F Sea Sprite helicopter. Kelso is visiting the MACDONOUGH 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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to More

Passengers board an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter on the flight deck of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47). The NICHOLAS is en route to its home port at Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., after serving in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Pub More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II pins an Enlisted Surface Warfare Qualification insignia on a petty officer during an awards ceremony aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) as the ship returns to its home port of Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Pub More

CHIEF of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Frank B. Kelso II and his official party board a Light Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 36 (HSL-36) SH-2F Sea Sprite helicopter aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47). The CNO was flown aboard the NICHOLAS to present personal awards to six members of the ship's crew. The NICHOLAS is en route to its home port at Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., after serving in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Pub More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II shakes a petty officer's hand after presenting him with a Navy Commendation Medal during a ceremony aboard the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39). Kelso is visiting the MACDONOUGH 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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to More

The crew of the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) mans the rails as a large harbor tug helps move the ship closer to the pier. The MACDONOUGH is returning to Charleston following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sc More