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PB Mark III patrol boats from Special Boat Units 11 and 20 moor alongside the barge Hercules. The 65-foot aluminum patrol boats work in pairs to monitor small boat activity in the Gulf

PB Mark III patrol boats from Special Boat Units 11 and 20 moor alongs...

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

A view of the crowed deck of the barge HERCULES. SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopters are parked on the lower and upper decks and the tugboat MISTER JOHN H is tied up beside up beside the barge is being used in support of Navy efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the gulf

A view of the crowed deck of the barge HERCULES. SH-60 Sea Hawk helico...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Location: Persian Gulf. An aerial view of the barge HERCULES with three PB Mark III patrol boats and the tug boat MISTER JOHN H tied up alongside. The barge is operating in support of Navy efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the gulf

Location: Persian Gulf. An aerial view of the barge HERCULES with thre...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hercules Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A right side view of a modified OH-58 Kiowa helicopter on the deck of the barge HERCULES. Modifications to the Kiowa include a mast-mounted sight above the rotors. The helicopter is operating from the barge in support of Navy efforts to provide security for U.S.-flagged shipping in the gulf

A right side view of a modified OH-58 Kiowa helicopter on the deck of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Location: Persian Gulf. An SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter, its rotors secured, sits tied down on the flight deck of the barge HERCULES during operations supporting Navy efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the gulf

Location: Persian Gulf. An SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter, its rotors secur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hercules Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Location: Persian Gulf. A Crewman standing atop a boat cradle on board the barge HERCULES directs a stream of water at some equipment he is rinsing off. The barge is operating in support of Navy efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the gulf

Location: Persian Gulf. A Crewman standing atop a boat cradle on board...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hercules Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Location: Persian Gulf. An SH-3H Sea King helicopter of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 (HC-2) prepares to touch down on the flight deck of the barge HERCULES during operations supporting Navy efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the gulf

Location: Persian Gulf. An SH-3H Sea King helicopter of Helicopter Com...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hercules Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Boatswain's Mate Third Class (BM3) Tracy Hess cleans the breech of a Mark 19, Mod 3 40 mm grenade launcher mounted on Patrol Boat 777. The patrol boat, part of Special Boat Unit 20, is on skids on the deck of the barge HERCULES in the Persian Gulf

Boatswain's Mate Third Class (BM3) Tracy Hess cleans the breech of a M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hercules Scene Camera Operator: PHCS Terry Mitchell, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Location: Persian Gulf. Assisted by others, a crewman directs a stream of high-pressure water over the side of the barge HERCULES. The barge and other Navy assets are being used in support of Navy efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the gulf

Location: Persian Gulf. Assisted by others, a crewman directs a stream...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hercules Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

In the wake of another small craft, two PB Mark III patrol boats move away from the barge Hercules during operations support of Navy efforts to provide security for U.S. flagged shipping in the gulf

In the wake of another small craft, two PB Mark III patrol boats move ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial view of the barge HERCULES showing a PB Mark III patrol boat passing by to the right. The barge is operating in support of Navy efforts to provide security for US flagged shipping in the gulf

An aerial view of the barge HERCULES showing a PB Mark III patrol boat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A specially-equipped US Army UH-60 Blackhawk (Black Hawk) helicopter prepares to land on the deck of the barge HERCULES in the Persian Gulf

A specially-equipped US Army UH-60 Blackhawk (Black Hawk) helicopter p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hercules Scene Camera Operator: PHCS Terry Mitchell, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial view of the barge HERCULES showing a PB Mark III patrol boat passing by and the tug boat MISTER JOHN H tied up alongside. The barge is operating in support of efforts to provide security for US flagged shipping in the gulf

An aerial view of the barge HERCULES showing a PB Mark III patrol boat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Location: Persian Gulf. Two crewmen get some exercise on flight deck beside an SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter as a PB Mark III patrol boat approaches the barge HERCULES during operations supporting Navy efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the gulf

Location: Persian Gulf. Two crewmen get some exercise on flight deck b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hercules Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Location: Persian Gulf. An SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter idles on the flight deck of the barge HERCULES as a PB Mark III patrol boat passes by during operations supporting Navy efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the gulf

Location: Persian Gulf. An SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter idles on the flig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hercules Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of the barge HERCULES with the tanker Inter Surf alongside. The barge is being used as a forward deployment base for US Navy and Army units operating in the Persian Gulf

A view of the barge HERCULES with the tanker Inter Surf alongside. Th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PHCS Terry Mitchell, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

During their stay on the barge HERCULES, some crewmen perform two-man exercises under the hot gulf sun. The barge is being used in support of Navy efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the gulf

During their stay on the barge HERCULES, some crewmen perform two-man ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Location: Persian Gulf. A crewman sprays a stream of water from a high-pressure hose over the side of the barge HERCULES. In the foreground is a 20 mm gun mount on the stern of a PB Mark III patrol boat; in the background two other patrol boats lay tied up alongside. the barge. These and other Navy assets are operating in support of efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the gulf

Location: Persian Gulf. A crewman sprays a stream of water from a high...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hercules Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Location: Persian Gulf. Other workers shield their eyes as a welder puts together a metal framework on board the barge HERCULES. The barge is operating in support of Navy efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the gulf. The stern of a PB Mark III patrol boat can be seen behind the workers

Location: Persian Gulf. Other workers shield their eyes as a welder pu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hercules Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Location: Persian Gulf. A member of a special warfare unit peers through the telescopic sight on his M600 7.62 mm sniping rifle on the deck of the barge HERCULES. Various Navy units are operating in the gulf in support of efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the area

Location: Persian Gulf. A member of a special warfare unit peers throu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hercules Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A PB Mark III patrol boat from Special Boat Unit 11 is lifted clear of its skids aboard the barge HERCULES before being lowered into the water to begin a patrol. The 65-foot aluminum patrol boats work in pairs to monitor small boat activity in the Persian Gulf

A PB Mark III patrol boat from Special Boat Unit 11 is lifted clear of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hercules Scene Camera Operator: PHCS Terry Mitchell, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Location: Persian Gulf. A view of the numerous activities on and around the barge HERCULES. On the flight deck, crewmen exercise beside an SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter; another Sea Hawk is parked on the lower deck. The tug boat MISTER JOHN H is tied up alongside. A PB Mark III patrol boat rests in a cradle aboard the barge. The barge is providing support for Navy efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the gulf

Location: Persian Gulf. A view of the numerous activities on and aroun...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hercules Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Two PB Mark III patrol boats move away from the barge Hercules during operations supporting Navy efforts to provide security for U.S. flagged shipping in the gulf

Two PB Mark III patrol boats move away from the barge Hercules during ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Location: Persian Gulf. A member of a special warfare unit uses a calculator to compete changes in windage and elevation before firing another round from his M600 7.62 mm sniping rifle on the deck of the barge HERCULES. Various Navy units are operating in the gulf in support of efforts to provide security for US flagged shipping in the area

Location: Persian Gulf. A member of a special warfare unit uses a calc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hercules Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Location: Persian Gulf. Two members of a Navy special warfare unit practice firing rifles from the deck of the barge HERCULES. The closer sailor is firing a .50 caliber sniping rifle, the further an M600 7.62 mm sniping rifle. Various Navy units are operating in the gulf in support of efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the area

Location: Persian Gulf. Two members of a Navy special warfare unit pra...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hercules Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A PB Mark III patrol boat from Special Boat Unit II returns to the barge Hercules after an all-night patrol. The 65-foot aluminum patrol boats work in pairs to monitor small boat activity in the Gulf

A PB Mark III patrol boat from Special Boat Unit II returns to the bar...

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

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class (BM3) Tracey Hess cleans the barrel of a PBR Mark 19, Mod 3 40 mm grenade launcher aboard a PB Mark II riverine patrol boat in the Persian Gulf. The patrol boat, part of a Special Boat Unit 20, is on skids on the deck of the barge HERCULES

Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class (BM3) Tracey Hess cleans the barrel of a PB...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PHCS Terry Mitchell, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The crane aboard the barge Hercules prepares to lift a PB Mark III patrol boat into the water for a patrol. The 65-foot aluminum patrol boats work in pairs to monitor small boat activity in the Gulf. A specially-equipped U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopter is parked on the helicopter pad

The crane aboard the barge Hercules prepares to lift a PB Mark III pat...

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

Sailors and Marines play basketball on the deck of the barge Hercules

Sailors and Marines play basketball on the deck of the barge Hercules

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

A PB Mark III patrol boat from Special Boat Unit 11 is lowered into the water from the barge HERCULES to begin a patrol. The 65-foot aluminum patrol boats work in pairs to monitor small boat activitiy in the Persian Gulf

A PB Mark III patrol boat from Special Boat Unit 11 is lowered into th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Coronado (AGF 11) Scene Camera Operator: PHCS Terry Mitchell, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

A PB Mark III patrol boat from Special Boat Unit 11 returns to the barge HERCULES after an all-night patrol. The 65-foot aluminum patrol boats work in pairs to monitor small boat activity in the Persian Gulf

A PB Mark III patrol boat from Special Boat Unit 11 returns to the bar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PHCS Terry Mitchell, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Location: Persian Gulf. An SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter idles on the flight deck of the barge HERCULES as a PB Mark III patrol boat passes by during operations supporting Navy efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the gulf

Location: Persian Gulf. An SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter idles on the flig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hercules Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Location: Persian Gulf. An SH-3H Sea King helicopter from Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 (HC-2) hovers prior to landing on the flight deck of the barge HERCULES during operations supporting Navy efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the gulf

Location: Persian Gulf. An SH-3H Sea King helicopter from Helicopter C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hercules Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter idles on the flight deck of the barge HERCULES during operations supporting Navy efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the gulf

An SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter idles on the flight deck of the barge HER...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Location: Persian Gulf. A member of a special warfare unit fires an M600 7.62 mm sniping rifle from the deck of the barge HERCULES. Various Navy units are operating in the gulf in support of efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the area

Location: Persian Gulf. A member of a special warfare unit fires an M6...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hercules Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Location: Persian Gulf. Inside the cockpit of an SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter, the pilot and co-pilot make final preparations for takeoff from the flight deck of the barge HERCULES during operations supporting Navy efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the gulf

Location: Persian Gulf. Inside the cockpit of an SH-60 Sea Hawk helico...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hercules Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Location: Persian Gulf. A member of a special warfare unit fires an M600 7.62 mm sniping rifle from the deck of the barge HERCULES. Various Navy units are operating in the gulf in support of efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the area

Location: Persian Gulf. A member of a special warfare unit fires an M6...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hercules Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Two PB Mark III patrol boats and their crews are silhouetted by the late afternoon sun as they lay tied up beside the barge Hercules. The patrol boats and barge are among the Navy assets in the gulf to provide security for U.S. flagged shipping

Two PB Mark III patrol boats and their crews are silhouetted by the la...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter hovers over the flight deck of the barge HERCULES during operations supporting Navy efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the gulf

An SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter hovers over the flight deck of the barge ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Location: Persian Gulf. A crewman walks across the wooden deck of the barge HERCULES toward an SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter. A second Sea Hawk is parked on the flight deck at left. The helicopters and barge are operating in support of Navy efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the gulf

Location: Persian Gulf. A crewman walks across the wooden deck of the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hercules Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

With their PB Mark III patrol boat tied up alongside the barge HERCULES, the crew takes time to dismantle the forward Mark 3 40 mm cannon mount for maintenance. The patrol boat is among the Navy assets operating in support of efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the gulf

With their PB Mark III patrol boat tied up alongside the barge HERCULE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A silhouetted view of the barge Hercules, distinguished by its large crane "Clyde." The barge is being used as a forward deployment base for U.S. Navy and Army units operating in the Gulf

A silhouetted view of the barge Hercules, distinguished by its large c...

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

Sailors exercise on the helicopter flight deck of the barge HERCULES in the Persian Gulf

Sailors exercise on the helicopter flight deck of the barge HERCULES i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hercules Scene Camera Operator: PHCS Terry Mitchell, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A front right view of a modified OH-58 Kiowa helicopter on the deck of the barge HERCULES. Modifications to the Kiowa include a mast-mounted sight above the rotors. The helicopter is operating from the barge in support of Navy efforts to provide security for U.S.-flagged shipping in the gulf

A front right view of a modified OH-58 Kiowa helicopter on the deck of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter approaches the flight deck of the barge HERCULES during operations supporting Navy efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the gulf

An SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter approaches the flight deck of the barge H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Location: Persian Gulf. Two crewmen get some exercise on flight deck beside an SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter as a PB Mark III patrol boat approaches the barge HERCULES during operations supporting Navy efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the gulf

Location: Persian Gulf. Two crewmen get some exercise on flight deck b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hercules Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Location: Persian Gulf. An SH-3H Sea King helicopter of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 (HC-2) idles on the flight deck of the barge HERCULES as a PB Mark III patrol craft approaches by sea during operations supporting Navy efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the gulf

Location: Persian Gulf. An SH-3H Sea King helicopter of Helicopter Com...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hercules Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Location: Persian Gulf. A view of the numerous activities on and around the barge HERCULES. On the flight deck, crewmen exercise beside an SH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter; another Sea Hawk is parked on the lower deck. Two PB Mark III patrol boats and the tug boat MISTER JOHN H are tied up alongside. A third patrol boat has been hoisted aboard the barge. The barge is operating in support of Navy efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the gulf

Location: Persian Gulf. A view of the numerous activities on and aroun...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hercules Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An SH-3H Sea King helicopter of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 (HC-2) hovers over the flight deck of the barge HERCULES during operations supporting Navy efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the gulf

An SH-3H Sea King helicopter of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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