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A US Navy (USN) F-14D Tomcat, Fighter Squadron 213 (VF-213), Blacklions, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), prepares to connect and refuel from a US Air Force (USAF) KC-10 Extender cargo tanker, 60th Air Mobility Wing (AMW), Travis Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA), during a mission over the Persian Gulf region. Two USN F/A-18C Hornet fighters, Strike Fighter Squadron 87 (VFA-87), Golden Warriors, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), wait their turn to slide in for aerial fueling. The VF-213 and VFA-87 are assigned to Carrier Air Wing 8 (CVW-8), currently embarked aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: LTJG Scott Timmester, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy (USN) Command MASTER CHIEF (CMDMC) Luis R. Cruz, Navy Region Hawaii, and USN Force MASTER CHIEF (FORMC) Michael Banko, present flags to David and Tony Czarnecki, the sons of USN CHIEF Machinist's Mate (MMC) Anthony Francis Czarnecki during a burial at sea ceremony aboard the USS ARIZONA Memorial. USN MMC Czarnecki and his brother Stanley were among 36 sets of brothers assigned to ARIZONA during the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. USN MMC Czarnecki's brother was killed in the attack and his last wish was to be returned to USS ARIZONA to be with his brother and shipmates upon his passing

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Arizona (BB 39) State: Hawaii (HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Victoria A. Tullock, Usn Release Statu More

Officers sit at consoles and monitors in the Southeast Region Operations Control Center during exercise Copper Flag

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPPER FLAG Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

A view of the Southeast Region Operations Control Center sign

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Pu More

TSGT Porter monitors aircraft at the Southeast Region Operations Control Center during Exercise Copper Flag

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPPER FLAG Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

A close-up view of a console with a display of the southwest seaboard, including Cuba, at the Southeast Region Operations Control Center during Exercise Copper Flag

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPPER FLAG Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

Military personnel monitor control consoles at the Southeast Region Operations Control Center during Exercise Copper Flag

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: COPPER FLAG Base: Tyndall Air Force Base State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

The control room of the recently completed Regional Operations Control Center (ROCC). The ROCC, under the control of the 24th Air Division/North American Air Defense Command (NORAD) Region, was moved from Hancock Field, Syracuse, N.Y., to Griffiss during the summer

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Griffiss Air Force Base State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to More

SENIOR AIRMAN Vernetta Brown and SENIOR AIRMAN Brian Zimmerman, information systems radio operators with the 1930th Information Systems Squadron, operate scope pattern consoles on the global command and control system. The system provides communication between ground support and all DOD/civilian aircraft in the Pacific region

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. James T. Pearson Release S More

Air to air front view of a C-141 Starlifter and a C-5 Galaxy, assigned to the 60th Military Airlift Wing, Travis AFB, California, flying in formation over the northern California delta region. Exact Date Shot Unknown

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Ken Hackman Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A fisheye lens view of the Region Operations Control Center. Information from the 13 minimally-attended radar sites (MARS) throughout Alaska is conveyed to computers at the center where a complete picture of Alaskan air traffic is pieced together

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Elmendorf Air Force Base State: Alaska (AK) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Louis Comeger Release Status: R More

Sailors man the rails aboard the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS CALIFORNIA (CGN-36) as the vessel approaches the Arizona Memorial. The CALIFORNIA is in the region to take part in exercise RimPac '90

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '90 Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 John Bouv More

Sailors man the rails aboard the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS CALIFORNIA (CGN-36) as the vessel approaches the Arizona Memorial. The CALIFORNIA is in the region to take part in exercise RimPac '90

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: RIMPAC '90 Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 John Bouv More

Sailors and Marines gather on the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) as the ship departs for the Persian Gulf region to support Operation Desert Shield

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

The large harbor tugs WAPAKONETA (YTB-766), left, and WATHENA (YTB-825) push on the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) as the ship departs for the Persian Gulf region to support Operation Desert Shield. Two Marine Corps OV-10 Bronco aircraft are on the IWO JIMA's flight deck

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

The large harbor tugs WAPAKONETA (YTB-766) and WATHENA (YTB-825) push on the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) as the ship departs for the Persian Gulf region to support Operation Desert Shield. Two Marine Corps OV-10 Bronco aircraft are on the IWO JIMA's flight deck

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

Commercial tugs assist the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH-20) as the ship departs for the Persian Gulf region, where it will remain on station in support of Operation Desert Shield

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

The large harbor tugs WAPAKONETA (YTB-766), left, and WATHENA (YTB-825) push on the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) as the ship departs for the Persian Gulf region to support Operation Desert Shield. Two Marine Corps OV-10 Bronco aircraft are on the IWO JIMA's flight deck

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

A close-up view of a portion of the bow of the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH-20). The COMFORT is preparing to depart for the Persian Gulf region, where it will remain on station in support of Operation Desert Shield

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

The large harbor tugs MENOMINEE (YTB-790), WAPAKONETA (YTB-766) and DAHLONEGA (YTB-770) push on the bow of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) as the ship departs for the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

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

Crewmen in a small boat come alongside the partially submerged superstructure of the Dutch heavy lift ship Super Servant 3. A U.S. Navy mine countermeasures ship and three 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

A tug boat pulls the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-0509) over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) is at right. Three ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship 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 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 ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO) lies tied up over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The LEADER, two other ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship 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 Irag'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 ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) is moved over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. Three U.S. Navy ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship 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 nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) is in the background

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

Two U.S. Navy ocean minesweepers, foreground, lie tied up over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship Super Servant 3. Three ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship 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 ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) lies tied up over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship Super Servant 3. The LEADER, two ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship 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

Two ocean minesweepers lie tied up in the foreground as a third ocean minesweeper is moved in alongside them. The three U.S. Navy ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship 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 nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) is in the background

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 ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) is secured over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. Three U.S. Navy ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship 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 nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) is in the background

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

Crewmen aboard the ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) stand by as their ship is moved into position over the deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. Three U.S. Navy ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship 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 nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) is in the background

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

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

A tug boat pushes the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. Three ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship 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

A tug boat moves past the partially submerged superstructure of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. Three U.S. Navy ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship 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 nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) is in the background

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 ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) is moved into position over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The LEADER, two other ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship 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

A tug boat pulls the ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift sh SUPER SERVANT 3. Three U.S. Navy ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship 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 nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) is in the background

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

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

A sailor watches from the pier as the ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) is secured over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. Three U.S. Navy ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship 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 nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) is in the background

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 ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) is moved into position over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. Three U.S. Navy ocean minesweepers and a mine countermeasures ship 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 nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) is in the background

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

A close-up view of the starboard side of the island structure aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65). Painted on the panel in the center are symbols denoting four hostile surface combatants sunk by the ENTERPRISE's air wing during deployments in the Persian Gulf region. The ENTERPRISE is beginning a 44-month service life extension program (SLEP) yard period

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: Montgomery, Don, S./USN(Retired) More

A starboard view of the Military Sealift Command-chartered cargo ship CAPE NOME (T-AK-1014) underway as it departs Naval Station, Norfolk, Va., for the Persian Gulf region. The stern of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) is in the right foreground

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hampton Roads, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery Release Status: Rel More

A starboard view of the Military Sealift Command-chartered cargo ship Cape Nome (T-AK-1014) underway as it departs Naval Station, Norfolk, Va., for the Persian Gulf region

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Hampton Roads, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operato More

An Army reservist stands in line with other members of her unit as they wait to board an aircraft bound for the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Westover Air Force Base State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera O More

A platoon leader conducts a roll call in a hangar before his soldiers board an aircraft bound for the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Westover Air Force Base State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera O More

An A-6E Intruder aircraft prepares to catch the arresting wire on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the vessel returns to the United States after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Pacific Ocean(POC) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 Bouvia Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit More

Crew members man the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the vessel passes the Arizona Memorial. The carrier is returning to the United States after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 Bouvia 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

Soldiers secure a small emplacement excavator (SEE) to a rail car as a shipment of vehicles is prepared for transport to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Rob Schu More

MASTER SGT. Larry Coleman, left, non-commissioned officer in charge of combat crew communications, talks to 1ST LT. Bob Dittus, center, and 1ST LT. Robert Miller in base operations prior to their flight to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Eaker Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

TECH. SGT. John DeLorenzo, right, operates the video camera as retired SENIOR MASTER SGT. Robert G. Cole, center, and his family record a "video post card" message for base personnel deployed to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Plattsburgh Air Force Base State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope More

Commandant of the Marine Corps General Alfred M. Gray, listens to a briefing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA 4). The NASSAU is anchored off the coast of North Carolina near Morehead City as it embarks Marine units that it will carry to the Persian Gulf region for Operation DESERT SHIELD

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kissling Release Status: Released to Public Combined M More

TECH. SGT. Anthony Bender crouches in the open cargo door of a KC-135A Stratotanker aircraft to direct STAFF SGT. Ronnie Cameron as he uses a forklift to load a cabinet aboard the aircraft. The aircraft will be carrying its cargo to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Eaker Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

A sign outside the base recreation center lists the times of operation for a "video post card" program. The program, co-sponsored by a local cable television company, allows family members and friends to send videotaped messages to base personnel deployed to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Plattsburgh Air Force Base State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope More

Commandant of the Marine Corps General Alfred M. Gray speaks during a conference aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA 4). The NASSAU is anchored off the coast of North Carolina near Morehead City as it embarks Marine units that it will carry to the Persian Gulf region for Operation DESERT SHIELD

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kissling Release Status: Released to Public Combined M More

LT. Bob Dittus, the pilot of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, runs through a preflight checklist with his cockpit crew prior to a flight to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHEILD Base: Eaker Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

1ST LT. Robert Miller, left, CAPT. Michael Stahr, center, 1ST LT. Bob Dittus, second from right, and another air crew member review their mission in base operations prior to a flight to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Eaker Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

TECH. SGT. John DeLorenzo, right, operates the video camera as retired SENIOR MASTER SGT. Robert G. Cole, center, and his family record a "video post card" message for base personnel deployed to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Plattsburgh Air Force Base State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope More

STAFF SGT. Ronnie Cameron uses a forklift to position a cabinet in the doorway of a KC-135A Stratotanker aircraft. The aircraft will be carrying its cargo to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Eaker Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

A J-57 aircraft engine is hauled aboard a KC-135A Stratotanker aircraft bound for the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Eaker Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

Second LT. Walter Otto, center, a weather officer with Detachment 14, 26th Weather Squadron, briefs an air crew on current and expected weather conditions prior to the crew's flight to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Eaker Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

Commandant of the Marine Corps General Alfred M. Gray, seated at center, and other senior Marine Corps and Navy officers listen to a briefing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA 4). The NASSAU is anchored off the coast of North Carolina near Morehead City as it embarks Marine units that it will carry to the Persian Gulf region for Operation DESERT SHIELD

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kissling Release Status: Released to Public Combined M More

LT. Robert Miller, the navigator aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, programs his navigational equipment prior to a flight to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Eaker Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

AIRMAN Thomas Owings, the assistant crew chief for a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, cleans the aircraft's windscreen prior to a flight to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Eaker Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

A J-57 aircraft engine is hauled aboard a KC-135A Stratotanker aircraft bound for the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Eaker Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

Personnel depart from two Marine UH-1N Iroquois helicopters on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) as it lies anchored off the coast of North Carolina near Morehead City. The NASSAU is embarking Marine units that it will carry to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Kissling Release Status: Re More

Commandant of the Marine Corps General Alfred M. Gray makes a point while speaking during a conference aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA 4). The NASSAU is anchored off the coast of North Carolina near Morehead City as it embarks Marine units that it will carry to the Persian Gulf region for Operation DESERT SHIELD

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Kissling Release Status: Released to Public Combined M More

Airmen stack up mobility bags inside a KC-135A Stratotanker aircraft that will be carrying its cargo to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Eaker Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

MAJ. Larry Richter, left, and 1ST LT. Bob Dittus review briefing information in base operations prior to a flight to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Eaker Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: More

A Marine UH-1N Iroquois helicopter flies toward the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA 4) as it lies anchored off the coast of North Carolina near Morehead City. The NASSAU is embarking Marines that will be transported to the Persian Gulf region for Operation DESERT SHIELD

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Schawalder Release Status: Released to Public Combine More

A starboard bow view of the tank landing ship USS SAN BERNARDINO (LST-1189) underway en route to the Middle East. The ship is deploying to the region to take part in Operation Desert Shield

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili More

A woman and two children standing on the pier gesture "I love you" to a loved one departing aboard the destroyer tender USS PUGET SOUND (AD-38). The PUGET SOUND is deploying to the Persian Gulf region to support Operation Desert Storm

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

Crew members aboard the destroyer tender USS PUGET SOUND (AD-38) wave from an open hatch as their ship departs for the Persian Gulf region to support Operation Desert Storm

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

Friends and family watch from the pier as the large harbor tug WATHENA (YTB-825) pushes on the stern of the destroyer tender USS PUGET SOUND (AD-38). The PUGET SOUND is departing for the Persian Gulf region to support Operation Desert Storm

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

A woman on the pier holds up flags and a sign as she bids farewell to a loved one departing aboard the destroyer tender USS PUGET SOUND (AD-38). The PUGET SOUND is deploying to the Persian Gulf region to support Operation Desert Storm

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

A soldier checks an M-36 2.5-ton cargo truck that has been loaded aboard a C-5A Galaxy aircraft for transportation to the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Storm

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Westover Air Force Base State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op More

Soldiers deploying to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Storm pass the time in a terminal as they wait for their flight

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Westover Air Force Base State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op More