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A starboard quarter view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1) prior to its launching

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A view of the aft poppets underneath the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1) prior to its launching

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A view of the forward poppets underneath the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1) prior to its launching

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Officers and other platform guests honor the flag at the launching of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1)

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A port bow view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1) prior to its launching

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A starboard bow view of the launching of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1)

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Bob Peterson, Sponsor Sybil Bailey Stockdale, center, and Matron of Honor Doyen Salsig talk at the launching of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1)

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A port bow view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1) after its launching

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Sponsor Sybil Bailey Stockdale holds a bouquet of flowers she received during the launching of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1)

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A starboard side view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1) prior to its launching

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A starboard bow view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1) as it slides down the launchways

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A view of the launchways after the launch of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1)

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Commander (CDR) Robert Rawls, prospective commanding officer of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1), and Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Mark Yarosh pose for a photo in front of the ship prior to its launching

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Retired Vice Admiral (VADM) James B. Stockdale and Sybil Bailey Stockdale, ships sponsor, pose for a photo at the launching of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1)

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A stern view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1)

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A elevated port quarter view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) underway

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A port bow view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1)

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A elevated starboard bow view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) underway

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A elevated stern view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) underway

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A starboard bow view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1)

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A port quarter view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1)

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A elevated bow view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) underway

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A bow view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1)

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A starboard quarter view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1)

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A starboard beam view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1)

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A port view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1)

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A elevated port bow view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) underway

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A port beam view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) underway

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A elevated starboard view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) underway

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A elevated starboard beam view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) underway

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Retired VADM James B. Stockdale speaks during the commissioning of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1)

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CDR Robert S. Rawls, commanding officer, talks with Lawrence Garett III, under secretary of the Navy; Rep. Les Aspin, D-Wis., and Sen. Robert W. Kasten, R-Wis., as they tour the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) after its commissioning

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Lawrence Garett III, under secretary of the Navy, left; Rep. Les Aspin, D-Wis., second from left; Sen. Robert W. Kasten, R-Wis., second from right; and Ellsworth L. Peterson, president, Peterson Builders, Inc., listen to an explanation of the capabilities of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1). They are touring the ship after its commissioning

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Retired VADM James B. Stockdale, left, CDR Robert W. Rawls, comanding officer, and Sybil Stockdale, ship's sponsor, pose for a photo aboard the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) after its commissioning

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A starboard quarter view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) tied up at a pier prior to the ship's commissioning

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CDR Robert W. Rawls, commanding officer, speaks during the commissioning of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1). The crew has already been piped to quarters

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Retired VADM James B. Stockdale and his wife Sybil, sponsor, stand at the rail of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) during the ship's commissioning

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Retired VADM James B. stockdale speaks during the commissioning of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1)

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Lawrence Garett III, under secretary of the Navy, greets VADM William H. Rowden, commander, Naval Sea Systems Command, aboard the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) after the ship's commissioning

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A starboard bow view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) tied up at a pier prior to the ship's commissioning

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The mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1) arrives in home port at Naval Base, Charleston. The AVENGER assigned to Mine Squadron 2, is the first of eight ships currently being built by the Navy to replace the older ocean minesweepers (MSOs) constructed in the 1950s

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Thomas Petry Release Statu More

A bow view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1) arriving in home port at Naval Base, Charleston. The AVENGER assigned to Mine Squadron 2, is the first of eight ships currently being built by the Navy to replace the older ocean minesweepers (MSOs) constructed in the 1950s

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Thomas Petry Release Statu More

A view of the stern of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1) arriving in home port at Naval Base, Charleston. The AVENGER assigned to Mine Squadron 2, is the first of eight ships currently being built by the Navy to replace the older ocean minesweepers (MSOs) constructed in the 1950s

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Thomas Petry Release Statu More

A port bow view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1) arriving in home port at Naval Base, Charleston. The AVENGER assigned to Mine Squadron 2, is the first of eight ships currently being built by the Navy to replace the older ocean minesweepers (MSOs) constructed in the 1950s

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Thomas Petry Release Statu More

A close-up view showing the cable cutters and a small explosive device on the front section of the Mine Neutralization System (MNS) vehicle which is cable-controlled by the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1). The submersible vehicle is on board the AVENGER as the vessel arrives in home port at Naval Base, Charleston. The AVENGER, assigned to Mine Squadron 2, is the first of eight ships currently being built by the Navy to replace the older open ocean minesweepers (MSOs) constructed in the 1950s

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Thomas Petry Release Statu More

A starboard quarter view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1) arriving in home port at Naval Base, Charleston. The AVENGER, assigned to Mine Squadron 2, is the first of eight ships currently being built by the Navy to replace the older open ocean minesweepers (MSOs) constructed in the 1950s

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Thomas Petry Release Statu More

A view of the Mine Neutralization System (MNS) vehicle which is cable-controlled by the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1). The submersible vehicle is on board the AVENGER as the vessel arrives in home port at Naval Base, Charleston. The AVENGER, assigned to Mine Squadron 2, is the first of eight ships currently being built by the Navy to replace the older open ocean minesweepers (MSOs) constructed in the 1950s

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Thomas Petry Release Statu More

A starboard quarter view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1) arriving in home port at Naval Base, Charleston. The AVENGER, assigned to Mine Squadron 2, is the first of eight ships currently being built by the Navy to replace the older open ocean minesweepers (MSOs) constructed in the 1950s

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Thomas Petry Release Statu More

A starboard bow view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1) moored to the dock at its home port at its home port at Naval Base, Charleston. The AVENGER, assigned to Mine Squadron 2, is the first of eight ships currently being built by the Navy to replace the older open ocean minesweepers (MSOs) constructed in the 1950s

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Walter Hall Release Status: More

Crew members secure the gangplank for family members to board the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1) as the vessel arrives in home port at Naval Base, Charleston. The AVENGER, assigned to Mine Squadron 2, is the first of eight ships currently being built by the Navy to replace the older open ocean minesweepers (MSOs) constructed in the 1950s

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Walter Hall Release Status: More

A view of the Mine Neutralization System (MNS) vehicle which is cable-controlled by the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1). The submersible vehicle is on board the AVENGER as the vessel arrives in home port at Naval Base, Charleston. The AVENGER, assigned to Mine Squadron 2, is the first of eight ships currently being built by the Navy to replace the older open ocean minesweepers (MSOs) constructed in the 1950s

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Thomas Petry Release Statu More

An overhead view of the Mine Neutralization System (MNS) vehicle which is cable-controlled by the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1). The submersible vehicle is on board the AVENGER as the vessel arrives in home port at Naval Base, Charleston. The AVENGER, assigned to Mine Squadron 2, is the first of eight ships currently being built by the Navy to replace the older open ocean minesweepers (MSOs) constructed in the 1950s

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Thomas Petry Release Statu More

A crew member secures the gangplank for family members to board the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1) as the vessel arrives in home port at Naval Base, Charleston. The AVENGER, assigned to Mine Squadron 2, is the first of eight ships currently being built by the Navy to replace the older open ocean minesweepers (MSOs) constructed in the 1950s

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Walter Hall Release Status: More

A close-up view of a mine neutralization vehicle aboard the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hampton Roads State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: William Breyfogle Release Status: Released to More

Crew members stand by on the quarterdeck of the Mine Countermeasures Ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1) during the ship's visit to the Washington Navy Yard

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A starboard bow view of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1) moored at the Washington Navy Yard

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A port quarter view of the Mine Countermeasures Ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1) moored at the Washington Navy Yard. In the background is the memorial ship USS BARRY (DD 933)

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A starboard view of the Mine Countermeasures Ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1) moored at the Washington Navy Yard

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The ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) lies tied up over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship Super Servant 3. In the background at left is the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1). The AVENGER, the ADROIT and two other ocean minesweepers are being loaded aboard the Super Servant 3 for transportation to the Persian Gulf, where they will support U.S. forces sent to the region in reaction to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Dunn Release Status: Released More

The mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) is moved into position beside the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509). The AVENGER, the ADROIT and two other ocean minesweepers are being loaded aboard the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3 for transportation to the Persian Gulf, where U.S. forces are operating in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) is in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Re More

A tug boat moves the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) is at right. The AVENGER, the leader and two other ocean minesweepers are being loaded aboard the SUPER SERVANT 3 for transportation to the Persian Gulf, where they will support U.S. forces sent to the region in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

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

The mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1), right, is pulled into place beside the ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The SUPER SERVANT 3 will carry the AVENGER, the LEADER and two other ocean minesweepers to the Persian Gulf, where U.S. forces are operating in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) is in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Re More

A tug boat pushes on the stern of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1). The AVENGER and three ocean minesweepers are being loaded aboard the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3 for transportation to the Persian Gulf, where they will support U.S. forces sent to the region in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

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

The mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1), right, is pulled into place beside the ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The SUPER SERVANT 3 will carry the IMPERVIOUS, two other ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship to the Persian Gulf, where U.S. forces are operating in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) is in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Re More

Commercial harbor tugs position the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) on the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT III. The AVENGER, along with several ocean minesweepers, will be transported to Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) is docked in the background, behind the SUPER SERVANT

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

The mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER is positioned on the deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3 prior to being offloaded, along with other vessels, in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Charles Roach Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

The mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER is moored to the pier as crew members inspect fire hoses nearby. The AVENGER and other vessels have been delivered to the region aboard the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3 in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Charles Roach Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

The mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER is moored to the pier after being delivered to the region aboard the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3 in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Charles Roach Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

The mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1), the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) and other vessels are positioned on the deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3 prior to offloading in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Charles Roach Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

The mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) and the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) stand ready for offloading from the partially submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The vessels have been transported to the region in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Charles Roach Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

Divers watch from a barge as a component of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) is lowered into the water for installation on the ship. The AVENGER has just arrived in the Persian Gulf aboard the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3 in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Charles Roach Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

The mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1), the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) and other vessels are positioned on the partially submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3 prior to offloading in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Charles Roach Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

The mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) is moored to the pier after being delivered to the region aboard the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3 in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR Roach Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S More

The mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER is moored to the pier after being delivered to the region aboard the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3 in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Charles Roach Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

The mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER is positioned on the deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3 prior to being offloaded, along with other vessels, in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Charles Roach Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

Harbor tugs steady the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3 prior to the offloading of the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) from the SUPER SERVANT's partially submerged deck. The AVENGER and other vessels are being delivered to the region in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Charles Roach Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

Crew members aboard the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3 ready the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) and other vessels for offloading in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Charles Roach Release Status: Released to Public Combi More

The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490), right, the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1), center, and another ocean minesweeper lie tied up in port. Four U.S. Navy minesweepers have been deployed to the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Burge Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser More

The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) and the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) are moored in port during Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Burge Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita More

The US Navy (USN) experimenl High Speed Vehicle 2 (HSV 2) Swift refuels the Mine Countermeasures Ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1) off the coast of Hawaii (HI) during Exercise RIM OF THE PACIFIC (RIMPAC) 2004. The Swift is a wave-piercing aluminum-hulled camaran that can move at speeds greater than 45 knots. With a draft allowing it to navigate in only 12 feet of water it can easily maneuver in and out of littoral environments. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom and United Stes. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The US Navy (USN) experimental High Speed Vehicle 2 (HSV 2) Swift refuels the Mine Countermeasures Ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1) off More

Sern view of he US Navy (USN) experimenal High Speed Vehicle 2 (HSV 2) Swif refueling he Mine Counermeasures Ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1) off he coas of Hawaii (HI) during Exercise RIM OF THE PACIFIC (RIMPAC) 2004. The Swif is a wave-piercing aluminum-hulled caamaran ha can move a speeds greaer han 45 knos. Wih a draf allowing i o navigae in only 12 fee of waer i can easily maneuver in and ou of lioral environmens. RIMPAC is he larges inernaional mariime exercise in he waers around he Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven paricipaing naions: Ausralia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Souh Korea, Unied Kingdom and Unied Saes. RIMPAC is inended...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Stern view of the US Navy (USN) experimental High Speed Vehicle 2 (HSV 2) Swift refueling the Mine Countermeasures Ship USS AVEN More

The US Navy (USN) experimenl High Speed Vehicle 2 (HSV 2) Swift refuels the Mine Countermeasures Ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1) off the coast of Hawaii (HI) during Exercise RIM OF THE PACIFIC (RIMPAC) 2004. The Swift is a wave-piercing aluminum-hulled camaran that can move at speeds greater than 45 knots. With a draft allowing it to navigate in only 12 feet of water it can easily maneuver in and out of littoral environments. RIMPAC is the largest international maritime exercise in the waters around the Hawaiian Islands. This years exercise includes seven participating nations: Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom and United Stes. RIMPAC is intended to enhance the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: The US Navy (USN) experimental High Speed Vehicle 2 (HSV 2) Swift refuels the Mine Countermeasures Ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1) off More

US Navy (USN) Mine Countermeasures Ship USS AVENGER (MCM 1) (left), begins to move out of the heavy weather moor with the aid of pusher boats at Naval Station (NS) Ingleside, Texas (TX). Mine warfare ships homeported at Ingleside were placed in a modified mooring as Hurricane Rita approached the South Texas coastline

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Ingleside State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Fifi Kieschnick, CIV, Usn Release Status: Released to More