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A port bow view of the destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979) underway off the coast of Port of Prince, Haiti during Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Aerial port side view of the amidships and fore section of the Belknap class guided missile cruiser USS STERETT (CG-31) underway off the coast of Haiti on the first day of Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Charles Nagorski Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

Aerial starboard bow view of the Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser USS VICKSBURG (CS-69) underway off the coast of Haiti on the first day of Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Charles Nagorski Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

Direct overhead view of the Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser USS VICKSBURG (CG-69) underway off the coast of Haiti on the first day of Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Charles Nagorski Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

Aerial starboard bow view of the Spruance class destroyer USS CARON (DD-970) underway off the coast of Haiti on the first day of Operation Support Democracy. An SH-60 Seahawk helicopter is approaching the ship for landing

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Charles Nagorski Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

An SH-60 Seahawk helicopter approaches the fantail of the Spruance class destroyer USS CARON (DD-970) on the first day of Operation Support Democracy off the coast of Haiti

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Charles Nagorski Release Status: Released to Public Comb More

Aerial starboard quarter view of the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS VICKSBURG (CG-69) underway off the coast of Haiti on the first day of Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Base: USS Vicksburg (CG 69) Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Charles Nagorski Release St More

Damage Controlman Second Class (DC2) Lester Wilson of the U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET), based out of St. Petersburg, Florida, instructs crew members of the Spruance class destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979) on the fantail of the ship in the proper procedures to use in during an actual boarding. The CONOLLY and other U.S. ships are conducting Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

An SH-60B Seahawk helicopter of Light Helicopter Squadron 38 (HSL-38) conducts a helicopter in-flight refueling (HIFR) exercise with the Spruance class destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979) during Operation Support Democracy off the coast of Haiti

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Damage Controlman Second Class (DC2) Lester Wilson of the U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET), based out of St. Petersburg, Florida, instructs crew members of the Spruance class destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979) on the fantail of the ship in the proper procedures to use in during an actual boarding. The CONOLLY and other U.S. ships are conducting Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

LTJG. L.A. Rocks of the U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment (LEDET), based out of Mayport, Florida, demonstrates to Intelligence SPECIALIST First Class (IS1) Ken Rose the proper use of pressure points to gain cooperation during ship boarding training on the mess deck of the Spruance class destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979) off the coast of Haiti. The CONOLLY and other U.S. ships are conducting Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter of Light Helicopter Squadron 38 (HSL-38) detachment assigned to the destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979) is shown in-flight just after takeoff from the ship to start a patrol along the coast of Haiti during Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Base: USS Conolly Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released More

The flight deck signal officer aboard the destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979) gives the pilot of an SH-60B helicopter of Light Helicopter Squadron 38 (HSL-38) detachment, assigned to the CONOLLY, the signal that he is clear for free flight. The CONOLLY is on station off the coast of Haiti during Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

An SH-60B Seahawk helicopter of Light Helicopter Squadron 38 (HSL-38) embarked aboard the Spruance class destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979), approaches the helo flight deck of the destroyer for a landing at sunset. The ship and air detachment are part of Operation Support Democracy off the coast of Haiti

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter of Light Helicopter Squadron 38 (HSL-38) detachment aboard the destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979) warms up its engine in preparation for a flight off the coast of Haiti during Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter of Light Helicopter Squadron 38 (HSL-38) detachment deployed with the destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979) is shown refueling operations (HIFR) off the coast of Haiti while the ship is assigned to Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

An SH-60B Seahawk helicopter of Light Helicopter Squadron 38 (HSL-38), embarked aboard the Spruance class destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979), prepares to lift off from the helo flight deck of the ship to conduct a "presence" operation three miles off Port au Prince, Haiti during Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

An SH-60B Seahawk helicopter of Light Helicopter Squadron 38 (HSL-38) is seen conducting "presence" operations off the coast of Port au Prince, Haiti during Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

The flight deck crewmen of the destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979) are shown preparing to remove the chalks from the wheels of a SH-60B helicopter of Light Helicopter Squadron 38 (HSL-38) detachment, assigned aboard the CONOLLY. The helicopter is preparing for a patrol along the coast of Haiti during Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter of Light Helicopter Squadron 38 (HSL-38) detachment aboard the destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979) lifts off from the ship to carry out a patrol along the coast of Haiti during Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter of Light Helicopter Squadron 38 (HSL-38) detachment deployed with the destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979) approaches the CONOLLY's flight deck in preparation to pick up a fuel line during helicopter in-flight refueling (HIFR) operations off the coast of Haiti while the ship is assigned to Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

An SH-60B Seahawk helicopter of Light Helicopter Squadron 38 (HSL-38) embarked aboard the Spruance class destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979), lifts off from the helo flight deck of the ship to conduct "presence" operations off the coast of Haiti during Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

An SH-60B Seahawk helicopter of Light Helicopter Squadron 38 (HSL-38) shown taking off from the Spruance class destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979) to conduct "presence" operations off the coast of Haiti during Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

A port bow view of the destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979) underway off the coast of Port-au-Prince, Haiti during Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Base: USS Conolly Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released More

A port quarter view of the destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979) underway off the coast of Haiti during Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

An SH-60B Seahawk helicopter of Light Helicopter Squadron 38 (HSL-38) prepares to deliver cargo onto the helo flight deck of the Spruance class destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979) during an underway replenishment operation off the coast of Cuba. The CONOLLY is returning to the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base after being on station off the coast of Haiti during Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

A port bow view of the Spruance class destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979) underway off the coast of Haiti during Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

An SH-60B Seahawk helicopter of Light Helicopter Squadron 38 (HSL-38) prepares to deliver cargo onto the helo flight deck of the Spruance class destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979) during an underway replenishment operation off the coast of Cuba. The CONOLLY is returning to the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base after being on station off the coast of Haiti during Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

A port quarter view of the Spruance-class destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979) underway off the coast of Haiti during Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Base: USS Conolly Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released More

A port quarter view of the destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979) underway off the coast of Haiti during Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Base: USS Conolly Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released More

A port bow view of the destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979) off the coast of Port of Prince, Haiti as part of the multi-national naval force which is conducting Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

A port quarter view of the destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979) underway off the coast of Haiti during Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

A view looking down on the port side of the bridge of the destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979) as the ship prepares for an underway replenishment operation. The CONOLLY is returning to the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base after being on station off the coast of Haiti during Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Aviation Technician Third Class (AT3) Stacey Auger, a member of Light Helicopter Squadron 38 (HSL-38) detachment embarked aboard the Spruance class destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979), is shown making mechanical checks on the SH-60B Seahawk helicopter. The CONOLLY is involved in Operation Support Democracy off the coast of Haiti

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

A view of the fuel line suspended between the Spruance class destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979) and the Military Sealift Command fleet oiler USNS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO-187) as the two ships carry out a underway replenishment operation off the coast of Cuba. The CONOLLY is returning to Guantanamo Bay Cuba after being on station off the coast of Haiti as one of the units assigned to Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Signalman Third Class (SM3) Darryl Williams of the Spruance class destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979) trades signals with the bridge signalman of the Military Sealift Command fleet oiler USNS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO-187) during an underway replenishment operation off the coast of Cuba. The CONOLLY is returning to Guantanamo Bay Cuba after being on station off the coast of Haiti as one of the units assigned to Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Crewmen from the Spruance class destroyer USS CONOLLY (DD-979)decorate the fuel line connection with their ship's sticker during an underway replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet oiler USNS HENRY J. KAISER (T-AO-187) off the coast of Cuba. The CONOLLY is returning to Guantanamo Bay Cuba after being on station off the coast of Haiti as one of the units assigned to Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Rear Admiral Harold W. Gehman, Jr., Commander Cruiser Destroyer Group Eight, and at present, Commander Joint Task Force 120, addresses the assembled crew of the Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG-48), Captain Michael G. Mullen, as the ship approaches Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The YORKTOWN is completing a tour of duty off the coast oaf Haiti as part of Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Rear Admiral Harold W. Gehman, Jr., Commander Cruiser Destroyer Group Eight, and at present, Commander Joint Task Force 120, talks with the commanding officer of the Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG-48), Captain Michael G. Mullen, as the ship approaches Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The YORKTOWN is completing a tour of duty off the coast oaf Haiti as part of Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Rear Admiral Harold W. Gehman, Jr., Commander Cruiser Destroyer Group Eight, and at present, Commander Joint Task Force 120, speaks to the crew of the guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG-48) as the ship completes a tour of duty off the coast of Haiti during Operation Support Democracy. The YORKTOWN had returned home for only two days from a Mediterranean deployment of six months before sailing for Haiti

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

SENIOR CHIEF Quartermaster (QMCS) Thomas Voight of Kiel, Germany takes a bearing through the Mark 7 binoculars as the guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG-48) approached the entrance to Guantanamo Naval Base. CHIEF Voight, of the German Navy, is part of the Personnel Exchange Program (PEP) and is presently assigned to the YORKTOWN. The YORKTOWN has just completed a tour of duty off the coast of Haiti during Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Members of the boarding party from the guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG-48) draw fuel samples aboard a barge being pushed off the coast of Port au Prince, Haiti by the commercial tug INVINCIBLE to be sure the vessel is still carrying the excess fuel it entered the port with. Petroleum products to Haiti are banned by the blockade during Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

The boarding party from the Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG-48) are standing by on the non-propelled barge which is being pushed by the commercial tug INVINCIBLE. They have just completed an inspection of the vessel as it was departing Port au Prince, Haiti and are preparing to return to their ship visible in the background). The YORKTOWN is assigned to Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Members of the boarding party from the guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG-48) draw fuel samples aboard a barge being pushed off the coast of Port au Prince, Haiti by the commercial tug INVINCIBLE to be sure the vessel is still carrying the excess fuel it entered the port with. Petroleum products to Haiti are banned by the blockade during Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

SENIOR CHIEF Quartermaster Thomas Voight of Kiel, Germany, takes a bearing through the Mark 7 binoculars as the guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG-48) approaches the entrance to the Guantanamo Naval Base. CHIEF Voight, of the German Navy, is part of the Personnel Exchange Program (PEP) and is presently assigned to the YORKTOWN. The YORKTOWN has just completed a tour of duty off the coast of Haiti during Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Base: Guantanamo Bay Country: Cuba (CUB) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released More

The boarding party from the guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG-48) return to their ship after conducting a search of a craft departing Port au Prince, Haiti during Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Off duty sailors on the fantail of the guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG-48) observe the heavy wake generated by 32 knots of speed as the ship heads for Guantanamo Bay, Cuba after being on station off the coast of Haiti as a part of Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

Members of the boarding party from the guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG-48) draw fuel samples aboard a barge being pushed off the coast of Port au Prince, Haiti by the commercial tug INVINCIBLE to be sure the vessel is still carrying the excess fuel it entered the port with. Petroleum products to Haiti are banned by the blockade during Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

A French Alouette III helicopter of the multi-national naval force is shown lifting off the helo flight deck of the guided missile cruiser USS YORKTOWN (CG-48) as the ship sails for Guantanamo Bay, Cuba after completing a tour of duty off the coast of Haiti during Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Therien Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

The Knox class training frigate USS AINSWORTH (FFT-1090) intercepts the Haitian bound Honduran-flagged merchant vessel BLACK EAGLE in the windward passage about 15 miles west of Haiti for the 100th boarding of a ship since the United Nations embargo went into place on October 18th. The AINSWORTH is part of Combined Joint Task Force 120 which is assigned to carry out Operation Support Democracy. The AINSWORTH is permanently assigned to Naval Surface Group Six and carries a SH-60 Seahawk light airborne multipurpose system (LAMPS) Mark I helicopter detachment

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Carol J. Cline Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

The Haitian bound Honduran registered 157 foot merchant vessel BLACK EAGLE stops for the training frigate USS AINSWORTH (FFT-1090) to carry out the 100th inspection of a ship bound for Haiti. They are off the northwest shore about 12 miles from Miragoane, Haiti. The AINSWORTH Is carrying out the inspection under Operation Support Democracy, the United Nations embargo intended to prevent the flow of arms and fuel into Haiti

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Carol J. Cline Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

The small rib boat from the training frigate USS AINSWORTH (FFT-1090) heads for the merchant vessel BLACK EAGLE off the coast of Haiti during Operation Support Democracy, the United Nations embargo to stop the flow of arms and fuel into the island nation. This is the 100th boarding and inspection of Haiti-bound ship since the sanctions went into effect on October 18th

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Carol J. Cline Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

CHIEF GUNNER's Mate (GMC) James Schneck climbs up the side of the Haitian-bound merchant vessel BLACK EAGLE during the 100th boarding and inspection of a ship en route to Haiti as part of Operation Support Democracy, the United Nations embargo on arms and fuel into Haiti. CHIEF Schneck is from the training frigate USS AINSWORTH (FFT-1090)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Carol J. Cline Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Crew members of the Haitian-bound merchant vessel BLACK EAGLE shift the cargo of flour in the forward hold of the ship for inspection by the boarding party from the training frigate USS AINSWORTH (FFT-1090) off the northwest coast of Haiti during the 100th boarding of a ship as part of Operation Support Democracy, the United Nations embargo of arms and fuel into the island nation

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Carol J. Cline Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Members of the the boarding party from the training frigate USS AINSWORTH (FFT-1090) take a break during the 100th boarding and inspection of a Haitian-bound ship. They are resting beside the forward cargo hold of the Honduran flagged merchant vessel BLACK EAGLE which is manifested as transporting wheat and flour. After assertaining that no contraband was aboard, the EAGLE was allowed to enter the Haitian port of Miragoane. The AINSWORTH is taking part in Operation Support Democracy, the United Nations embargo to stop the flow of arms and fuel into Haiti

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Carol J. Cline Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

MASTER CHIEF Boiler Technician (BTACM) George Cohn, (left), and CHIEF GUNNER's Mate (GMC) James Schneck stand by with other members of the boarding party from the training frigate USS AINSWORTH (FFT-1090) as they prepare for the 100th boarding of a Haitian-bound ship by inspecting the Honduran flagged merchant vessel BLACK EAGLE off the northwest coast of Haiti as part of Operation Support Democracy, the United Nations embargo of arms and fuel into Haiti

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Carol J. Cline Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

GUNNER's Mate Guns Second Class (GMG2) Robert Derouin talks with the captain of the Haiti-bound merchant vessel BLACK EAGLE during the 100th boarding and inspection of a ship bound for Haiti as part of Operation Support Democracy, the United Nations embargo on arms and fuel bound for Haiti. GMG2 Derouin is a member of the boarding party from the training frigate USS AINSWORTH (FFT-1090)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Carol J. Cline Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

CHIEF GUNNER's Mate (GMC) James Schneck rides the small rib boat from the training frigate USS AINSWORTH (FFT-1090) over to the Haitian-bound merchant vessel BLACK EAGLE to carry out the 100th boarding and inspection of a ship bound for Haiti as part of Operation Support Democracy, the United Nations embargo to prevent arms and fuel entering the island nation

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Carol J. Cline Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

On the bridge of the Haitian-bound merchant vessel BLACK EAGLE, LTJG Craig Bowen, the assistant boarding officer from the training frigate USS AINSWORTH (FFT-1090) keeps in constant communication with the warship. To his left, MASTER CHIEF Boiler Technician (BTCM) George Cohn checks the ships radar and radio compartment during the 100th boarding of a Haitian-bound ship as part of Operation Support Democracy, the United Nations embargo on the flow of arms and fuel into Haiti

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Carol J. Cline Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

GUNNER's Mate Guns Second Class (GMG2) Robert Derouin comes up a ladder after inspecting the engine room of the Haiti-bound merchant vessel BLACK EAGLE during the 100th boarding of a ship entering a Haitian port. GMG2 Derouin is from the training frigate USS AINSWORTH (FFT-1090) which is assigned to the waters off Haiti during Operation Support Democracy, the United Nations embargo to stop the flow of arms and fuel into Haiti

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Carol J. Cline Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Boarding party from the training frigate USS AINSWORTH (FFT-1090) proceeds in a small boat over to the Haitian bound merchant ship BLACK EAGLE to carry out the 100th boarding of a vessel since the United Nations embargo was put in place on October 18, 1993. The AINSWORTH is part of Combined Joint Task Force 120 which is implementing Operation Support Democracy. The operation includes forces from Argentina, Canada, France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Carol J. Cline Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

GUNNER's Mate Guns Second Class (GMG2) Robert Derouin checks the engine room of the Haiti-bound merchant vessel BLACK EAGLE during the 100th boarding of a ship bound for Haiti as part of Operation Support Democracy, the United Nations embargo on arms and fuel bound for the island nation. GMG2 is a member of the boarding team from the training frigate USS AINSWORTH (FFT-1090)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Carol J. Cline Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

Crew members of the Haitian-bound merchant vessel BLACK EAGLE shift the cargo of flour so that the boarding party from the training frigate USS AINSWORTH (FFT-1090) can check for contraband during an inspection of the ship as part of Operation Support Democracy, the United Nations embargo on arms and fuel into Haiti. This is the 100th inspection since the sanctions went into place on October 18th

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Carol J. Cline Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

GUNNER's Mate Guns Second Class (GMG2) Robert Derouin checks the engine room of the Honduran registered motor vessel BLACK EAGLE. The vessel was bound for Miragoane, Haiti when it was stopped and boarded by the U.S. Navy training frigate USS AINSWORTH (FFT-1090) about 12 miles off the northeast coast of Haiti. This was the 100th boarding of a ship bound for Haiti in support of Operation Support Democracy since the United Nations (UN) embargo went into place six weeks ago on October 18th

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Carol J. Cline Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

A starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG-29) patroling on station off the coast of Haiti as part of the multi-national naval force support the United Nations embargo during Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Robert Scoggin Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

A starboard side view of the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN-40) underway off the coast of Haiti as a part of the multi-national naval force participating in Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Robert Scoggin Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

A rigid boat carrying a boarding team from the guided missile frigate USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG-29) goes alongside the Belize flagged motor vessel MV FREDA ONE off the coast of Haiti to inspect the cargo for contraband prohibited by the United Nations embargo. The U.S. Navy and other naval ships of the multi-national naval force are in the waters off Haiti participating in Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Robert Scoggin Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

CAPT Kevin J. Cosgriff, USN, Commander, Cruiser Destroyer Squadron 32, speaks with Argentine Navy Commander Carlos Peralta, Commanding Officer of the corvett ARA Granville, on the bridge of the Argentine warship. The commander to the right is the Granville's Liaison Officer to Commander, Join Task Group 120.1. The ARA Granville has joined Operation Support Democracy and implies Argentina's desire to integrate itself with the multinational force, to be an instrument of democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Robert Scoggin Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

An SH-3 Sea King helicopter of Helicopter Composite Squadron 8 (VC-8) hovers over the fantail of the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN-40) as it lowers Captain Kevin J. Cosgriff, Commander, Cruiser Destroyer Squadron 32, and at present, Commander, Joint Task Group 120.1 (JTG 120.1) back onto his flagship. The MISSISSIPPI is taking part in Operation Support Democracy off the coast of Port au Prince, Haiti

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Robert Scoggin Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

A starboard bow view of the Argentinian frigate ARA GRANVILLE (F-33) tied up at the naval station. The GRANVILLE is making a port visit after being on station off Haiti for a portion of Operation SUPPORT DEMOCRACY. The destroyer USS SPRUANCE (DD-963) is tied up astern of the GRANVILLE

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Base: Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 John More

A port bow view of the Argentinian frigate ARA GRANVILLE (F-33) tied up at the naval station. The GRANVILLE is making a port visit after being on station off Haiti for a portion of Operation Support Democracy. The destroyer USS SPRUANCE (DD-963) is tied up astern of the GRANVILLE

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Base: Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 John More

A starboard quarter view of the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH-20) tied up at a stand by pier. The ship can be ready for sea in three to five days in the event of a crisis anywhere in the world. The ship is now preparing to depart for Haiti as part of Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Base: Baltimore State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Marty More

Landing Craft Air Cushion vehicle #46 (LCAC-46) speeds toward the beach off the coast of Vieques during a two day training and drill period to maintain operational readiness. A Newport County class tank landing ship (LST) can be seen in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OPERATION SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Caribbean Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 John Sokolowski Release Status: Released to Pub More

Operation Support Democracy, Amphibious assault craft (AAC) storm the beach at Vieques Island with smoke layers masking the landing force behind them. The exercise is taking place to maintain operational readiness in preparation for the invasion of Haiti. A tank landing ship (LST) is partially hidden in the background

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY State: Caribbean Sea Country: Puerto Rico (PRI) Scene Camera Operator: LT Scott Gureck Release Status: Rel More

USS Eisenhower sailors look out at the Chesapeake Bay from the island as they head towards Haiti in Support of Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mart More

Operation Support Democracy. Secretary of Defense William Perry along with Admiral Paul D. Miller, US Atlantic Command answers the questions of sailors and soldiers while in transit to Haiti on board the USS Eisenhower

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Martin Maddock Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

The large harbor tugs ANOKA (YTB-810), PIQUA (YTB-793), OKMULGEE (UTB-765) and DAHLONEGA (YTB-770) assist the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER into the channel as the ship departs for Haiti as part of the joint Operation Support Democracy and is transporting 1,800 U.S. Army troops of the elite 10th Mountain Division, along with their military hardware to the Caribbean. Numerous Army AH-1T Cobra gunships and HH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopters are parked on the flight deck

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

Operation Support Democracy. Secretary of Defense William Perry addresses the crew of the USS Eisenhower and the soldiers of the 10th Mountain Division from Fort Drum, NY, and answers questions about the invasion of Haiti during his visit

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Martin Maddock Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

Sailors on the USS Eisenhower and soldiers from 2nd Battaltion, 22nd Light Infantry Brigade man-the-rail as the USS Eisenhower departs Norfolk enroute to Haiti in support of Operation Support Democracy

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mart More

Members of the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division and crew members of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN-69) are shown manning the rail as the ship departs for the Caribbean en route to Haiti to take part in Operation Support Democracy. The ship is transporting 1,800 Army troops and their military hardware. On deck can be seen numerous HH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopters

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

Operation Support Democracy. LT Philip Baude lends an arm for training purposes as PFC. John Dorris and SPC. Michael Rodrigues, A Battery, 3rd Battalion, 62nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Fort Drum, NY demonstrate how to administer an IV. The soldiers are onboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) preparing for the invasion of Haiti.PHOTO by PH1 Martin Maddock

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Martin Maddock Release Status: Released to Public More

Operation Support Democracy. A UH-60 Blackhawk crewman directs his pilot onto a landing spot aboard USS Eisenhower (CVN-69) as they practice takeoffs and landings in preparation for the invasion of Haiti

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Martin Maddock Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

Operation Support Democracy. UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters from 3rd Battalion, 25th Assault Helicopter Brigade, Fort Drum, NY, and the 57th Medical Evacuation Company, Fort Bragg, NC, practice take off and landings on board the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) in preparation for the assault on Haiti

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Martin Maddock Release Status: Released to Public More

Operation Support Democracy. Crewman from 3rd Battalion 25th Assault Helicopter Brigade and Echo Company 25th Maintenance Support Unit, Fort Drum, NY, pose on top a UH-60 Blackhawk holding a US flag while onboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower shortly before departing to Haiti

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT DEMOCRACY Base: Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mart More

President William Jefferson Clinton moves among the crowd at NAS Norfolk following his speech to assemblied Navy family members to thank them for their sacrifices and support during the recent U.S. deployment to Haiti as part of Operation Support Democracy

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

President William Jefferson Clinton speaks to the assembled crowd at NAS Norfolk. The president had asked for this opportunity to speak to Navy family members to thank them for their sacrifices and support during the recent deployment of U.S. Forces to the waters off Haiti as part of Operation Support Democracy

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

President William Jefferson Clinton moves through the gathered crowd at NAS Norfolk shaking hands. The president had come to NAS Norfolk to speak with Navy family members and thank them for their sacrifices and support during the recent U.S. deployment to Haiti as part of Operation Support Democracy

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