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A port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) listing to port after being struck by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile

A port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) l...

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

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) departing on sea trials after undergoing repairs at Ingalls Shipbuilding. The STARK sustained damage when it was struck by two Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) depar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Alex Hicks, USN Release Status: Released t... More

CHIEF petty officers lay a memorial wreath aboard the destroyer USS STUMP (DD-978) in honor of the 37 sailors killed one year ago in the Persian Gulf when the ship was struck by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile

CHIEF petty officers lay a memorial wreath aboard the destroyer USS ST...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Pu... More

A port view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) underway during sea trials. The STARK was damaged when it was struck by two Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A port view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) underway ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: LCDR Lynn Howell, Usnr-R Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Family and friends of the crew of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) crowd the pier as the STARK returns to its home port. The STARK has just completed sea trials that followed a stay at the Ingalls Shipbuilding facility in Pascagoula, Mississippi, for repairs to the extensive damage caused by two Iraqi-launched Exocet anti-ship missiles that struck the ship while it was on patrol in the Persian Gulf in May 1987. Thirty-seven crewmen were killed in the explosion and fires

Family and friends of the crew of the guided missile frigate USS STARK...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Released to... More

A view of damage sustained by the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) when it was hit by two Iraqi-launched Exocet missile while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A view of damage sustained by the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FF...

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

A view of damage sustained by the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) when it was hit by two Iraqi-launched Exocet missile while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A view of damage sustained by the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FF...

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

MASTER CHIEF Personnelman (PNCM) Merle Cantwell prepares to commit a wreath to the sea as SEAMAN (SN) Michael Gordy stands by during a wreath laying memorial service aboard the destroyer USS STUMP (DD 978) in the Persian Gulf. The ceremony is being held to honor the 37 sailors who lost their lives when the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) was hit by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile exactly one year ago

MASTER CHIEF Personnelman (PNCM) Merle Cantwell prepares to commit a w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Stump (DD 978) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael A. Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An officer from the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) holds his daughter upon the STARK's return to its home port. The STARK has just completed sea trials that followed a stay at the Ingalls Shipbuilding facility in Pascagoula, Mississippi, for repairs to the extensive damage caused by two Iraqi-launched Exocet anti-ship missiles that struck the ship while it was on patrol in the Persian Gulf in May 1987. Thirty-seven crewmen were killed in the explosion and fires

An officer from the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) holds hi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Released to... More

US Navy personnel take calls at the Emergency Coordination Center regarding the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31). Thirty-seven crew members were killed aboard the STARK when it was struck by two Irqi-launched Exocet missiles in the Persian Gulf on May 17, 1987

US Navy personnel take calls at the Emergency Coordination Center rega...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Navy Annex Building, Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Scott Davis Rele... More

Harbor tugs maneuver the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) toward the dock at Ingalls Shipbuilding after the ship underwent repairs for damage sustained when it was struck by two Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles while on patrol in the Persian Gulf. The battleship WISCONSIN (BB-64), which will undergo sea trials, is visible to the left of the STARK

Harbor tugs maneuver the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) tow...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCDR Lynn Howell Release Status: Released to P... More

Crew members man the rails as the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) returns to its home port. The STARK has just completed sea trials that followed a stay at the Ingalls Shipbuilding facility in Pascagoula, Mississippi, for repairs to the extensive damage caused by two Iraqi-launched Exocet anti-ship missiles that struck the ship while it was on patrol in the Persian Gulf in May 1987. Thirty-seven crewmen were killed in the explosion and fires

Crew members man the rails as the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Released to... More

A view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) with the damaged area of the superstructure covered by a tarp. The STARK was hit by two Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles while on patrol in the Persian Gulf. The miscellaneous flagship USS LA SALLE (AGF-3) is alongside the STARK

A view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) with the damag...

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

PETTY Officer Third Class (PO3) Lawrence M. Bareford, a crew member of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31), is transferred into an ambulance outside the Wiesbaden Regional Medical Center by hospital personnel and members of the 7100th Combat Support Wing. Bareford is being moved to another facility for further treatment of injuries he received when the Stark was struck by Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles

PETTY Officer Third Class (PO3) Lawrence M. Bareford, a crew member of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

A close-up view of damage to the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) after it was struck by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile

A close-up view of damage to the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG...

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

PETTY Officer Third Class (PO3) James Wheeler, a crew member of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31), is moved to waiting ambulance outside the Wiesbaden Regional Medical Center by hospital personnel and members of the 7100th Combat Support Wing. Wheeler is being moved to another facility for further treatment of injuries he received when the Stark was struck by Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles

PETTY Officer Third Class (PO3) James Wheeler, a crew member of the gu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Wiesbaden Country: West Germany (FRG) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

The wife and children of a crewman on the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) wait on the pier for the ship to be tied up. The STARK is returning to its home port after completing sea trials that followed a stay at the Ingalls Shipbuilding facility in Pascagoula, Mississippi, for repairs to the extensive damage caused by two Iraqi-launched Exocet anti-ship missiles that struck the ship while it was on patrol in the Persian Gulf in May 1987, killing 37 crewmen

The wife and children of a crewman on the guided missile frigate USS S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Released to... More

A view of damage sustained by the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) when it was hit by two Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A view of damage sustained by the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FF...

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

A view of a hole in the side of guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) after it was struck by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile

A view of a hole in the side of guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG ...

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

The national ensign is flown at half mast from the fantail of the destroyer USS STUMP (DD 978) during a memorial ceremony for the 37 sailors killed aboard the ship one year ago. The men were killed when the STARK was struck by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile in the Persian Gulf

The national ensign is flown at half mast from the fantail of the dest...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Pu... More

A port view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) underway during sea trials. The STARK was damaged when it was struck by two Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A port view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) underway ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: LCDR Lynn Howell, Usnr-R Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A right front view of a Super Entendard aircraft being launched from the flight deck of the French aircraft carrier FOCH (R-99). Mounted on the aircraft's right wing pylon is an AM-39 Exocet air-to-surface missile. The FOCH is deployed off the coast of Lebanon

A right front view of a Super Entendard aircraft being launched from t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Mediterranean Sea (MED) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

US Navy personnel take calls at the Emergency Coordination Center regarding the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31). Thirty-seven crew members were killed aboard the STARK when it was struck by two Irqi-launched Exocet missiles in the Persian Gulf on May 17, 1987

US Navy personnel take calls at the Emergency Coordination Center rega...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Navy Annex Building, Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Scott Davis Rele... More

The ship's company maintains a moment of silence during a wreath laying memorial service aboard the destroyer USS STUMP (DD 978) in the Persian Gulf. The ceremony is being held to honor the 37 sailors who lost their lives when the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) was hit by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile exactly one year ago

The ship's company maintains a moment of silence during a wreath layin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Stump (DD 978) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael A. Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) underway during sea trials. The STARK was damaged when it was struck by two Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles while on patrol in the Persian Gulf. (SUBSTANDARD)

A port view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) underway ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: LCDR Lynn Howell, Usnr-R Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of damage sustained by the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) when it was hit by two Iraqi-launched Exocet missile while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A view of damage sustained by the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FF...

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

A view of damage sustained by the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) when it was hit by two Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles while on patrol in the Persian Gulf. The miscellaneous flagship USS LA SALLE (AGF-3) is alongside the STARK

A view of damage sustained by the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FF...

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

US Navy personnel take calls at the Emergency Coordination Center regarding the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31). Thirty-seven crew members were killed aboard the STARK when it was struck by two Irqi-launched Exocet missiles in the Persian Gulf on May 17, 1987

US Navy personnel take calls at the Emergency Coordination Center rega...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Navy Annex Building, Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Scott Davis Rele... More

A port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) listing to port after being struck by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile

A port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) l...

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

Two chief petty officers stand on either side of a memorial plaque honoring the 37 sailors killed aboard the guided missile USS STARK (FFG 37). The men were killed when the STARK was struck by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile in the Persian Gulf

Two chief petty officers stand on either side of a memorial plaque hon...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Pu... More

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) en route to sea trials. The ship has just completed repairs by Ingalls Shipbuilding after suffering damage when it was struck by two iraqi-launched Exocet missiles while on patrol in the Persian Gulf. The guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG 59) and the amphibious assault ship USS WASP (LHD 1) are in the background, still under construction

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) en ro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCDR Lynn Howell, Usnr-R Release Status: Relea... More

Family and friends of the crew of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) crowd the pier as the STARK returns to its home port. The STARK has just completed sea trials that followed a stay at the Ingalls Shipbuilding facility in Pascagoula, Mississippi, for repairs to the extensive damage caused by two Iraqi-launched Exocet anti-ship missiles that struck the ship while it was on patrol in the Persian Gulf in May 1987. Thirty-seven crewmen were killed in the explosion and fires

Family and friends of the crew of the guided missile frigate USS STARK...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Released to... More

Three Navy large harbor tugs (YTBs) usher the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) to the pier as it returns to its home port. The STARK has just completed sea trials that followed a stay at the Ingalls Shipbuilding facility in Pascagoula, Mississippi, for repairs to the extensive damage caused by two Iraqi-launched Exocet anti-ship missiles that struck the ship while it was on patrol in the Persian Gulf in May 1987. Thirty-seven crewmen were killed in the explosion and fires

Three Navy large harbor tugs (YTBs) usher the guided missile frigate U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Released to... More

A view of damage sustained by the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) when it was hit by two Iraqi-launched Exocet missile while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A view of damage sustained by the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FF...

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

A view of damage sustained by the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) when it was hit by two Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A view of damage sustained by the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FF...

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

A view of a hole in the side of guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) after it was struck by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile

A view of a hole in the side of guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG ...

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

A port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) listing to port after being struck by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile

A port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) l...

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

US Navy personnel take calls at the Emergency Coordination Center regarding the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31). Thirty-seven crew members were killed aboard the STARK when it was struck by two Irqi-launched Exocet missiles in the Persian Gulf on May 17, 1987

US Navy personnel take calls at the Emergency Coordination Center rega...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Navy Annex Building, Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Scott Davis Rele... More

MASTER CHIEF Personnelman (PNCM) Merle Cantwell and SEAMAN (SN) Michael Gordy commit a wreath to the sea during a wreath laying memorial service aboard the destroyer USS STUMP (DD 978) in the Persian Gulf. The ceremony is being held to honor the 37 sailors who lost their lives when the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) was hit by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile exactly one year ago

MASTER CHIEF Personnelman (PNCM) Merle Cantwell and SEAMAN (SN) Michae...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Stump (DD 978) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael A. Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Chaplain (LT. CMDR.) Jerry McNabb officiates as MASTER CHIEF Personnelman Merle Cantwell, SEAMAN Michael Gordy (foreground, left to right), CMDR. Constantine L. Xefteris, commanding officer and LT. CMDR. Charles W. Luck, executive officer (background, left to right), stand at attention during a wreath laying memorial service aboard the destroyer USS STUMP (DD-978). The ceremony is being held to honor the 37 sailors who lost their lives when the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) was hit by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile exactly one year ago

Chaplain (LT. CMDR.) Jerry McNabb officiates as MASTER CHIEF Personnel...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) underway during sea trials after being repaired at Ingalls Shipbuilding. The STARK was damaged when struck by two Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) u...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Hicks Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) underway during sea trials. The ship has just completed repairs by Ingalls Shipbuilding after suffering damage when it was struck by two Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) under...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCDR Lynn Howell, Usnr-R Release Status: Relea... More

Family and friends of the crew of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) crowd the pier as the STARK returns to its home port. The STARK has just completed sea trials that followed a stay at the Ingalls Shipbuilding facility in Pascagoula, Mississippi, for repairs to the extensive damage caused by two Iraqi-launched Exocet anti-ship missiles that struck the ship while it was on patrol in the Persian Gulf in May 1987. Thirty-seven crewmen were killed in the explosion and fires

Family and friends of the crew of the guided missile frigate USS STARK...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Released to... More

A sailor takes a break during repair operations to the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31). The STARK was hit by two Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A sailor takes a break during repair operations to the guided missile ...

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

A view of damage sustained by the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) when it was hit by two Iraqi-launched Exocet missile while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A view of damage sustained by the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FF...

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

A close-up view of damage to the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) after it was struck by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile

A close-up view of damage to the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG...

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

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) tied up at port before undergoing sea trials after being repaired at Ingalls Shipbuilding. The STARK was damaged when struck by two Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) tied ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Alex Hicks, USN Release Status: Released t... More

A port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) underway during sea trials. The STARK was damaged when it was struck by two Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) u...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: LCDR Lynn Howell, Usnr-R Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Sailor from the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) is hugged by his father as he waves to other family members upon the STARK's return to its home port. The STARK has just completed sea trials that followed a stay at the Ingalls Shipbuilding facility in Pascagoula, Mississippi, for repairs to the extensive damage caused by two Iraqi-launched Exocet anti-ship missiles that struck the ship while it was on patrol in the Persian Gulf in May 1987, killing 37 crewmen

A Sailor from the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) is hugged ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Released to... More

A Vietnam veteran holds a sign as he and a crowd of family and friends of the crew of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) welcome the ship back to its home port. The STARK has just completed sea trials that followed a stay at the Ingalls Shipbuilding facility in Pascagoula, Mississippi, for repairs to the extensive damage caused by two Iraqi-launched Exocet anti-ship missiles that struck the ship while it was on patrol in the Persian Gulf in May 1987, killing 37 crewmen

A Vietnam veteran holds a sign as he and a crowd of family and friends...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Released to... More

A close-up view of damage to the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) after it was struck by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile

A close-up view of damage to the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG...

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

US Navy personnel take calls at the Emergency Coordination Center regarding the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31). Thirty-seven crew members were killed aboard the STARK when it was struck by two Irqi-launched Exocet missiles in the Persian Gulf on May 17, 1987

US Navy personnel take calls at the Emergency Coordination Center rega...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Navy Annex Building, Washington State: District Of Columbia (DC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Scott Davis Rele... More

A port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) listing to port after being struck by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile

A port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) l...

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

A naval officer speaks during a memorial ceremony for the 37 sailors killed aboard the guided missile USS STARK (FFG 37) one year ago. The men were killed when the STARK was struck by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile in the Persian Gulf

A naval officer speaks during a memorial ceremony for the 37 sailors k...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Pu... More

A color guard stands at attention during a wreath laying memorial service aboard the destroyer USS STUMP (DD-978). The ceremony is being conducted for the 37 sailors who lost their lives when the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) was hit by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile exactly one year ago

A color guard stands at attention during a wreath laying memorial serv...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael A. Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The ship's company stands in formation as Chaplain (LT. CMDR.) Jerry McNabb officiates during a wreath laying memorial service aboard the destroyer USS STUMP (DD-978). The ceremony is being held to honor the 37 sailors who lost their lives when the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) was hit by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile exactly one year ago

The ship's company stands in formation as Chaplain (LT. CMDR.) Jerry M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Harbor tugs escort the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) from port at Ingalls Shipbuilding. The STARK is undergoing sea trials following repair work for damage sustained when it was struck by two Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

Harbor tugs escort the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCDR Lynn Howell, USN Release Status: Released... More

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) in dock at Ingalls Shipbuilding after undergoing repairs. The STARK sustained damage when it was struck by two Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) in do...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCDR Lynn Howell, USN Release Status: Released... More

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) moving away from the pier to begin sea trials after being repaired by Ingalls Shipbuilding. The STARK was damaged when it was struck by two Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) movin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCDR Lynn Howell, Usnr-R Release Status: Relea... More

A petty officer from the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) holds his daughter while he is interviewed by members of the media upon the STARK's returns to its home port. The STARK has just completed sea trials that followed a stay at the Ingalls Shipbuilding facility in Pascagoula, Mississippi, for repairs to the extensive damage caused by two Iraqi-launched Exocet anti-ship missiles that struck the ship while it was on patrol in the Persian Gulf in May 1987, killing 37 crewmen

A petty officer from the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) hol...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Released to... More

Crew members manning the rails applaud as the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) returns to its home port. The STARK has just completed sea trials that followed a stay at the Ingalls Shipbuilding facility in Pascagoula, Mississippi, for repairs to the extensive damage caused by two Iraqi-launched Exocet anti-ship missiles that struck the ship while it was on patrol in the Persian Gulf in May 1987. Thirty-seven crewmen were killed in the explosion and fires

Crew members manning the rails applaud as the guided missile frigate U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Released to... More

A view of damage sustained by the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) when it was hit by two Iraqi-launched Exocet missile while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A view of damage sustained by the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FF...

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

A view of damage sustained by the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) when it was hit by two Iraqi-launched Exocet missile while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A view of damage sustained by the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FF...

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

A close-up view of damage to the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) after it was struck by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile

A close-up view of damage to the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG...

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

A port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) listing to port after being struck by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile

A port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) l...

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

A chief petty officer salutes as"Taps"is played for the 37 sailors who were killed aboard the guided missile USS STARK (FFG 37) one year ago. The men were killed when the STARK was struck by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile in the Persian Gulf

A chief petty officer salutes as"Taps"is played for the 37 sailors who...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Pu... More

An honor guard fires a volley during a wreath laying memorial service aboard the destroyer USS STUMP (DD 978) in the Persian Gulf. The ceremony is being held to honor the 37 sailors who lost their lives when the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) was hit by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile exactly one year ago

An honor guard fires a volley during a wreath laying memorial service ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Stump (DD 978) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael A. Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Harbor tugs maneuver the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) toward the dock at Ingalls Shipbuilding after the ship underwent repairs for damage sustained when it was struck by two Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles while on patrol in the Persian Gulf. The battleship WISCONSIN (BB-64), which will undergo sea trials, is visible to the left of the STARK

Harbor tugs maneuver the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) tow...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCDR Lynn Howell Release Status: Released to P... More

Tug boats move the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) away from the pier as it prepares to get underway for sea trials after undergoing repairs by Ingalls Shipbuilding. The STARK was damaged when it was struck by two Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

Tug boats move the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) away from...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCDR Lynn Howell, Usnr-R Release Status: Relea... More

A single yellow rose lies atop a memorial plaque honoring the 37 crewmen of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) who were killed in the explosion and fires caused by tow Iraqi-launched Exocet anti-ship missiles that struck the ship on the night of May 17, 1987, while the STARK was on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A single yellow rose lies atop a memorial plaque honoring the 37 crewm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Released to... More

Two women waiting for the arrival of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) read a memorial plaque dedicated to the 37 crewmen that died aboard the STARK when it was struck by two Iraqi-launched Exocet anti-ship missiles while on patrol in the Persian Gulf in May 1987. The STARK is returning to its home port following repairs at the Ingalls Shipbuilding facility in Pascagoula, Mississippi, and sea trials

Two women waiting for the arrival of the guided missile frigate USS ST...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Released to... More

A girl holds an American flag as she and others await the return of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) to its home port. The STARK has just completed sea trials that followed a stay at the Ingalls Shipbuilding facility in Pascagoula, Mississippi, for repairs to the extensive damage caused by two Iraqi-launched Exocet anti-ship missiles that struck the ship while it was on patrol in the Persian Gulf in May 1987. Thirty-seven crewmen were killed in the explosion and fires

A girl holds an American flag as she and others await the return of th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Released to... More

Crew members line the rails as the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) returns to its home port. The STARK has just completed sea trials that followed a stay at the Ingalls Shipbuilding facility in Pascagoula, Miss., for repairs to the extensive damage caused by two Iraqi-launched Exocet anti-ship missiles that struck the ship while it was on patrol in the Persian Gulf in May 1987. Thirty-seven crewmen were killed in the explosion and fires

Crew members line the rails as the guided missile frigate USS STARK (F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Released to... More

Uncle Samjoins a crowd of well-wishers gather to welcome the crew of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) as the ship returns to home port. Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles severely damaged the STARK when the ship was deployed in the Persian Gulf earlier this year

Uncle Samjoins a crowd of well-wishers gather to welcome the crew of t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JOCS (Sw) Fred Klinkenberger Release S... More

Sailors watch balloons set free to celebrate the return to home port of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31). Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles severely damaged the STARK when the ship was deployed in the Persian Gulf earlier this year

Sailors watch balloons set free to celebrate the return to home port o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JOCS (Sw) Fred Klinkenberger Release S... More

Coast Guard and commercial craft herald the return to home port of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31). Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles severely damaged the STARK when the ship was deployed in the Persian Gulf earlier this year

Coast Guard and commercial craft herald the return to home port of the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JOCS (Sw) Fred Klinkenberger Release S... More

Persian Gulf. The ship's company stands in formation during a wreath laying memorial service aboard the destroyer USS STUMP (DD 978). The ceremony is being held to honor the 37 Sailors who lost their lives when the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) was hit by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile exactly one year ago

Persian Gulf. The ship's company stands in formation during a wreath ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Stump (DD 978) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael A. Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crew members man the rails of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) as the ship's return to home port. Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles severely damaged the STARK when the ship was deployed in the Persian Gulf earlier this year

Crew members man the rails of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JOCS (Sw) Fred Klinkenberger Release S... More

Persian Gulf. The ship's company maintains a moment of silence during a wreath laying memorial service aboard the destroyer USS STUMP (DD 978). The ceremony is being held to honor the 37 Sailors who lost their lives when the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) was hit by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile exactly one year ago

Persian Gulf. The ship's company maintains a moment of silence during...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Stump (DD 978) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael A. Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Persian Gulf. An honor guard fires a volley during a wreath laying memorial service aboard the destroyer USS STUMP (DD 978). The ceremony is being held to honor the 37 Sailors who lost their lives when the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) was hit by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile exactly one year ago

Persian Gulf. An honor guard fires a volley during a wreath laying me...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Stump (DD 978) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael A. Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) underway during sea trials. The STARK was damaged when it was struck by two Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles while on patrol in the Persian Gulf. (SUBSTANDARD)

A port quarter view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) u...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: LCDR Lynn Howell, Usnr-R Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A crowd of well-wishers gather to welcome the crew of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) as the ship returns to home port. Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles severely damaged the STARK when the ship was deployed in the Persian Gulf earlier this year

A crowd of well-wishers gather to welcome the crew of the guided missi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JOCS (Sw) Fred Klinkenberger Release S... More

Vice Admiral (VADM) William F. McCauley, commander, Naval Surface Force, US Atlantic Fleet, presents awards for heroism to crew members of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) upon the ship's return to home port. Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles severely damaged the STARK when the ship was deployed in the Persian Gulf earlier this year

Vice Admiral (VADM) William F. McCauley, commander, Naval Surface Forc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JOCS (Sw) Fred Klinkenberger Release S... More

Members of the color guard stand at attention during a wreath laying memorial service aboard the destroyer USS STUMP (DD-978). The ceremony is being held to honor the 37 sailors who lost their lives when the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) was hit by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile exactly one year ago

Members of the color guard stand at attention during a wreath laying m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael A. Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Persian Gulf. Commander Constantine L. Xefteris, commanding officer of the destroyer USS STUMP (DD 978), salutes as a crewman commits a wreath to the sea during a wreath laying memorial service aboard the ship. The ceremony is being held to honor the 37 Sailors who lost their lives when the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) was hit by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile exactly one year ago

Persian Gulf. Commander Constantine L. Xefteris, commanding officer o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Stump (DD 978) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael A. Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Chaplain (lt. CMDR.) Jerry McNabb speaks during a wreath laying memorial service aboard the destroyer USS STUMP (DD-978). The ceremony is being held to honor the 37 sailors who lost their lives when the guided missile frigate 8SS STARK (FFG-31) was hit by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missile exactly one year ago

Chaplain (lt. CMDR.) Jerry McNabb speaks during a wreath laying memori...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crew members man the rails of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG-31) upon the ship's return to home port. Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles severely damaged the STARK when the ship was deployed in the Persian Gulf earlier this year

Crew members man the rails of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FF...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JOCS (Sw) Fred Klinkenberger Release S... More

A port bow view of the destroyer USS STUMP (DD 978) underway. Officers and crew members aboard the STUMP are conducting a wreath laying memorial service for the 37 sailors who lost their lives when the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) was hit by an Iraqi-launched Exocet missle exactly one year ago

A port bow view of the destroyer USS STUMP (DD 978) underway. Officer...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael A. Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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