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A view of the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) lies in dry dock for repairs to a hole in its starboard bow caused by an Iraqi mine. The TRIPOLI struck the mine on February 18 while serving as a mine-clearing platform in the northern Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. The ship was able to continue operations after damage control crews stopped the flooding caused by the explosion

A view of the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Joe Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

Navy personnel inspect damage to the hull of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) as the vessel sits in dry dock awaiting repairs. The damage was inflicted by an Iraqi mine that the ship struck while serving as a mine-clearing platform in the northern Persian Gulf on February 18 during Operation Desert Storm. The TRIPOLI was able to continue operations after damage control crews stopped the flooding caused by the explosion

Navy personnel inspect damage to the hull of the amphibious assault sh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain(BHR) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

The amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) sits in drydock following repair of a large hole 10 feet beneath its waterline. Four sailors were injured and the vessel severely damaged when an Iraqi mine exploded near the TRIPOLI on February 18 as helicopters from the ship conducted minehunting operations in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

The amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) sits in drydock follo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Hatzakos Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

CAPT. G.B. McEwen, left, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10), inspects damage to the vessel as it sits in dry dock awaiting repairs. The damage was inflicted by an Iraqi mine that the ship struck while serving as a mine-clearing platform in the northern Persian Gulf on February 18 during Operation Desert Storm. The TRIPOLI was able to continue operations after damage control crews stopped the flooding caused by the explosion

CAPT. G.B. McEwen, left, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain(BHR) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

The amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) lies in dry dock for repairs to a hole in its starboard bow caused by an Iraqi mine. The TRIPOLI struck the mine on February 18 while serving as a mine-clearing platform in the northern Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. The ship was able to continue operations after damage control crews stopped the flooding caused by the explosion

The amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) lies in dry dock for ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

The amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) lies in dry dock, showing the damage inflicted by an Iraqi mine. The TRIPOLI struck the mine on February 18 while serving as a mine-clearing platform in the northern Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. The ship was able to continue operations after damage control crews stopped the flooding caused by the explosion

The amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) lies in dry dock, sho...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Joe Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team members from the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) prepare to detonate an Iraqi mine after attaching explosives to it during Operation Desert Shield

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team members from the battleship USS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Dillon Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... More

Navy personnel inspect damage to the hull of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) as the vessel sits in dry dock awaiting repairs. The damage was inflicted by an Iraqi mine that the ship struck while serving as a mine-clearing platform in the northern Persian Gulf on February 18 during Operation Desert Storm. The TRIPOLI was able to continue operations after damage control crews stopped the flooding caused by the explosion

Navy personnel inspect damage to the hull of the amphibious assault sh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain(BHR) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

A member of a multinational Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team studies an Iraqi mine washed up on a beach. EOD team members are diffusing the ordnance in the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm

A member of a multinational Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team stu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

The amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) sits in drydock following repair of a large hole 10 feet beneath its waterline. Four sailors were injured and the vessel severely damaged when an Iraqi mine exploded near the TRIPOLI on February 18 as helicopters from the ship conducted minehunting operations in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

The amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) sits in drydock follo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Bahrain Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Hatzakos Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

Tug boats move the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) into a dry dock for repairs to the damage that was sustained when the ship struck an Iraqi mine. The TRIPOLI hit the mine on February 18 while serving as a mine-clearing platform in the northern Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. The ship was able to continue operations after damage control crews stopped the flooding caused by the explosion

Tug boats move the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) into a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Joe Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

The amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) lies in dry dock for repairs to the damage caused by an Iraqi mine. The TRIPOLI struck the mine on February 18 while serving as a mine-clearing platform in the northern Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. The ship was able to continue operations after damage control crews stopped the flooding caused by the explosion

The amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) lies in dry dock for ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

A close-up view of a crack in the superstructure of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG-59), part of the damage sustained when the vessel struck an Iraqi mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf on February 18th in support of Operation Desert Storm. The incident resulted in the injury of three crew members and also inflicted propeller damage on the ship, however, the PRINCETON was still able to navigate and operate its weapons systems

A close-up view of a crack in the superstructure of the Aegis guided m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Bahrain Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: Bailey, Ed/CWO Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Two members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Detachment Mobile Unit 6 examine an Iraqi mine that washed ashore. U.S. and coalition EOD units are clearing mines and other ordnance from Kuwait's harbors following Operation Desert Storm

Two members of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Detachment Mobile Uni...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Ash Shuaybah Country: Kuwait(KWT) Scene Camera Operator: Cw02 Bailey Release Status: Released to Public C... More

Navy personnel inspect damage to the hull of the amphibious assault Ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) as the vessel sits in dry dock awaiting repairs. The damage was inflicted by an Iraqi mine that the ship struck while serving as a mine-clearing platform in the northern Persian Gulf on February 18 during Operation Desert Storm. The TRIPOLI was able to continue operations after damage control crews stopped the flooding caused by the explosion

Navy personnel inspect damage to the hull of the amphibious assault Sh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain(BHR) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

Repair crews inspect the hold that was ripped open in the hull of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) when the ship struck an Iraqi mine. The TRIPOLI, now in dry dock for repairs, hit the mine on February 18 while serving as a mine-clearing platform in the northern Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. The ship was able to continue operations after damage control crews stopped the flooding caused by the explosion

Repair crews inspect the hold that was ripped open in the hull of the ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

A view of an Iraqi mine that an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team found and disabled during mine-clearing operations on the Kuwaiti coast and in the Persian Gulf following Operation Desert Storm. The names of the EOD team's members are written on the mine

A view of an Iraqi mine that an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Joe Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

An Iraqi mine is detonated by explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team members after it was found floating near the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) during Operation Desert Shield

An Iraqi mine is detonated by explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Brad Dillon Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

Crew members inspect a crack in the superstructure of the Aegis-guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG-59), part of the damage sustained when the vessel struck an Iraqi mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf on February 18th in support of Operation Desert Storm. The incident resulted in the injury of three crew members and also inflicted propeller damage on the ship, however, the PRINCETON was still able to navigate and operate its weapons systems

Crew members inspect a crack in the superstructure of the Aegis-guided...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: Cw02 Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

Crew members inspect a crack in the superstructure of the Aegis-guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG-59), part of the damage sustained when the vessel struck an Iraqi mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf on February 18th in support of Operation Desert Storm. The incident resulted in the injury of three crew members and also inflicted propeller damage on the ship, however, the PRINCETON was still able to navigate and operate its weapons systems

Crew members inspect a crack in the superstructure of the Aegis-guided...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: Cw02 Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

Rear Adm. Raynor A.K. Taylor, commander, Middle East Forces, shakes hands with CAPT. Bruce McEwen, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10), during a ceremony in drydock celebrating the vessel's repair. Four sailors were injured when an Iraqi mine ripped a large hole 10 feet below the TRIPOLI's waterline as helicopters from the ship conducted minehunting operations in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

Rear Adm. Raynor A.K. Taylor, commander, Middle East Forces, shakes ha...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Hatzakos Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

Rear Adm. Raynor A.K. Taylor, commander, Middle East Forces, speaks as crew members of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10), during a ceremony in drydock celebrating the vessel's repair. Four sailors were injured when an Iraqi mine ripped a large hole 10 feet below the TRIPOLI's waterline as helicopters from the ship conducted minehunting operations in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

Rear Adm. Raynor A.K. Taylor, commander, Middle East Forces, speaks as...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Hatzakos Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

Sailors man the rails and a garland decorates the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) as a commercial harbor tug maneuvers the vessel into port. The TRIPOLI suffered hull damage when it struck an Iraqi mine on February 18, 1991 while patrolling in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. The vessel underwent repair in Bahrain and then completed its deployment before returning to Naval Station, San Diego

Sailors man the rails and a garland decorates the bow of the amphibiou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lancas... More

Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Roy Hunt of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mobile Unit 6 examines an Iraqi mine that washed ashore. U.S. and coalition EOD units are clearing mines and other ordnance from Kuwait's harbors following Operation Desert Storm

Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Roy Hunt of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EO...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Ash Shuaybah Country: Kuwait(KWT) Scene Camera Operator: Cw02 Bailey Release Status: Released to Public C... More

An Iraqi mine floats near the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) prior to being detonated by explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team members during Operation Desert Shield

An Iraqi mine floats near the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) prior to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Brad Dillon Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

A view of the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) as the ship lies in dry dock, showing the damage inflicted by an Iraqi mine. The TRIPOLI struck the mine on February 18 while serving as a mine-clearing platform in the northern Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. The ship was able to continue operations after damage control crews stopped the flooding caused by the explosion

A view of the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Joe Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

The Aegis-guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG-59) is moored to a pier upon its return to port after being damaged by an Iraqi mine during Operation Desert Storm. The Princeton was on patrol in the Persian Gulf on February 18th when the incident occurred, resulting in the injury of three crew members. The vessel suffered propeller and hull damage, but was still able to navigate and operate its weapons systems

The Aegis-guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG-59) is moored to a ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: Cw02 Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

Rear Adm. Raynor A.K. Taylor, commander, Middle East Forces, speaks as CAPT. Bruce McEwen, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10), during a ceremony in drydock celebrating the vessel's repair. Four sailors were injured when an Iraqi mine ripped a large hole 10 feet below the TRIPOLI's waterline as helicopters from the ship conducted minehunting operations in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

Rear Adm. Raynor A.K. Taylor, commander, Middle East Forces, speaks as...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Hatzakos Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

An Iraqi mine floats near the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) prior to being detonated by explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team members during Operation Desert Shield

An Iraqi mine floats near the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) prior to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Brad Dillon Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

CAPT. G.B. McEwen, left, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10), points out damage to the vessel as it sits in dry dock awaiting repairs. The damage was inflicted by an Iraqi mine that the ship struck while serving as a mine-clearing platform in the northern Persian Gulf on February 18 during Operation Desert Storm. The TRIPOLI was able to continue operations after damage control crews stopped the flooding caused by the explosion

CAPT. G.B. McEwen, left, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Bahrain Country: Bahrain(BHR) Scene Camera Operator: Gawlowicz, Joe/JO1 Release Status: Released to Publi... More

CHIEF PETTY Officer Keith Lebling of Navy Broadcasting Service personnel conduct an interviews CAPT. G.B. McEwen, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10), as the vessel stands in dry dock awaiting repairs. The TRIPOLI's hull was damaged by an Iraqi mine that the ship struck while serving as a mine-clearing platform in the northern Persian Gulf on February 18 during Operation Desert Storm. The TRIPOLI was able to continue operations after damage control crews stopped the flooding caused by the explosion

CHIEF PETTY Officer Keith Lebling of Navy Broadcasting Service personn...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain(BHR) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Joe Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

A view of the damage inflicted on the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) by an Iraqi mine that the ship struck while serving as a mine-clearing platform in the northern Persian Gulf on February 18 during Operation Desert Storm. The TRIPOLI, now in dry dock for repairs, was able to continue operations after damage control crews stopped the flooding caused by the explosion

A view of the damage inflicted on the amphibious assault ship USS TRIP...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

CAPT. Bruce McEwen, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10), removes a symbolic band-aid from the vessel's hull during a ceremony in dry dock celebrating its repair. Four sailors were injured when an Iraqi mine ripped a large hole 10 feet below the Tripoli's waterline as helicopters from the ship conducted minehunting operations in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

CAPT. Bruce McEwen, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Hatzakos Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

A Marine and a sailor aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) look down at the crowd gathered for the vessel's arrival in port. The TRIPOLI suffered hull damage when it struck an Iraqi mine of February 18, 1991 while patrolling in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. The vessel underwent repair in Bahrain and then completed its deployment before returning to Naval Station, San Diego

A Marine and a sailor aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 R.J. O... More

A diver from Detachment 8, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mobile Unit 6, attaches an explosive charge to the side of an Iraqi mine. While operating with the U.S. Mine Countermeasures Group, the divers of Detachment 8 recovered or destroyed 40 Iraqi mines in the Persian Gulf and Kuwait's harbors.

A diver from Detachment 8, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mobile Un...

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

An Iraqi mine floats near the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) prior to being detonated by explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team members during Operation Desert Shield

An Iraqi mine floats near the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) prior to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Brad Dillon, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

CHIEF PETTY Officer Keith Lebling and Journalist 2nd Class Pete Hatzakos, both of Navy Broadcasting Service, interview CAPT. G.B. McEwen, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10), regarding damage to the vessel. The TRIPOLI, now in dry dock awaiting repairs, was damaged by an Iraqi mine that the ship struck while serving as a mine-clearing platform in the northern Persian Gulf on February 18 during Operation Desert Storm. The TRIPOLI was able to continue operations after damage control crews stopped the flooding caused by the explosion

CHIEF PETTY Officer Keith Lebling and Journalist 2nd Class Pete Hatzak...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain(BHR) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

An Iraqi mine floats in the waters of the gulf. Over 1,275 such mines have been discovered in the gulf during Operation Desert Storm.

An Iraqi mine floats in the waters of the gulf. Over 1,275 such mines ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Dig... More

A security guard maintains his post near the Aegis-guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG-59), moored to a pier upon its return to port after being damaged by an Iraqi mine during Operation Desert Storm. The Princeton was on patrol in the Persian Gulf on February 18th when the incident occurred, resulting in the injury of three crew members. The vessel suffered propeller and hull damage, but was still able to navigate and operate its weapons systems

A security guard maintains his post near the Aegis-guided missile crui...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: Cw02 Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

Kwame Terry Spencer mans the rail with his father, Manuel Spencer, right, and another crew member aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10). The TRIPOLI has arrived at Naval Station, San Diego, following a dependents cruise, the final stage of its return journey from the Persian Gulf. While in the gulf during Operation Desert Storm, the vessel suffered hull damage when it struck an Iraqi mine on February 18, 1991 while on patrol. The ship underwent repair in Bahrain and then completed its deployment before returning to Naval Station, San Diego

Kwame Terry Spencer mans the rail with his father, Manuel Spencer, rig...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 R.J. O... More

A sailor from the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) is reunited with his family following the vessel's return to port. The TRIPOLI suffered hull damage when it struck an Iraqi mine on February 18, 1991 while patrolling in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. The vessel underwent repair in Bahrain and then completed its deployment before returning to Naval Station, San Diego

A sailor from the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) is reun...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Aw) Jo... More

Sailors man the rails and a garland decorates the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) as a commercial harbor tug maneuvers the vessel into port. The TRIPOLI suffered hull damage when it struck an Iraqi mine on February 18, 1991 while patrolling in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. The vessel underwent repair in Bahrain and then completed its deployment before returning to Naval Station, San Diego

Sailors man the rails and a garland decorates the bow of the amphibiou...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Aw) Jo... More

Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team divers prepare to inspect an Iraqi mine floating near the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) during Operation Desert Shield

Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team divers prepare to inspect an Ir...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Brad Dillon Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

An Iraqi mine floats near the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) prior to being detonated by explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team members during Operation Desert Shield

An Iraqi mine floats near the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) prior to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Brad Dillon Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

CAPT. G.B. McEwen, left, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10), points out damage to the vessel as it sits in dry dock awaiting repairs. The damage was inflicted by an Iraqi mine that the ship struck while serving as a mine-clearing platform in the northern Persian Gulf on February 18 during Operation Desert Storm. The TRIPOLI was able to continue operations after damage control crews stopped the flooding caused by the explosion

CAPT. G.B. McEwen, left, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain(BHR) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

A close-up view of a crack in the hull of the Aegis-guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG-59), part of the damage sustained when the vessel struck an Iraqi mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf on February 18th in support of Operation Desert Storm. The incident resulted in the injury of three crew members and also inflicted propeller damage on the ship, however, the Princeton was still able to navigate and operate its weapons systems

A close-up view of a crack in the hull of the Aegis-guided missile cru...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: Cw02 Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

A close-up view of a crack in the hull of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG-59), part of the damage sustained when the vessel struck an Iraqi mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf on February 18th in support of Operation Desert Storm. The incident resulted in the injury of three crew members and also inflicted propeller damage on the ship, however, the PRINCETON was still able to navigate and operate its weapons systems

A close-up view of a crack in the hull of the Aegis guided missile cru...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: Cw02 Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

U.S. sailors and members of a multinational explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team examine a defused Iraqi mine after it was retrieved from a Kuwaiti port in the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm

U.S. sailors and members of a multinational explosive ordnance disposa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

CAPT. G.B. McEwen, right, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10), and an assistant examine the damage caused to the ship's hull by an Iraqi mine. The TRIPOLI struck the mine on February 18 while serving as a mine-clearing platform in the northern Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. The ship was able to continue operations after damage control crews stopped the flooding caused by the explosion

CAPT. G.B. McEwen, right, commanding officer of the amphibious assault...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

Navy personnel inspect damage to the hull of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) as the vessel sits in dry dock awaiting repairs. The damage was inflicted by an Iraqi mine that the ship struck while serving as a mine-clearing platform in the northern Persian Gulf on February 18 during Operation Desert Storm. The TRIPOLI was able to continue operations after damage control crews stopped the flooding caused by the explosion

Navy personnel inspect damage to the hull of the amphibious assault sh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain(BHR) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

The amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) lies in dry dock for repairs to a hole in its starboard bow caused by an Iraqi mine. The TRIPOLI struck the mine on February 18 while serving as a mine-clearing platform in the northern Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. The ship was able to continue operations after damage control crews stopped the flooding caused by the explosion

The amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) lies in dry dock for ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

CAPT. G. B. McEwen, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10), watches as water pours from the damaged hull as the vessel stands in dry dock for repairs. The damage was inflicted by an Iraqi mine that the ship struck while serving as mine-clearing platform in the northern Persian Gulf on February 18 during Operation Desert Storm. The TRIPOLI was able to continue operations after damage control crews stopped the flooding caused by the explosion

CAPT. G. B. McEwen, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain(BHR) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

A close-up view of a crack in the superstructure of the Aegis-guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG-59), part of the damage sustained when the vessel struck an Iraqi mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf on February 18th in support of Operation Desert Storm. The incident resulted in the injury of three crew members and also inflicted propeller damage on the ship, however, the Princeton was still able to navigate and operate its weapons systems

A close-up view of a crack in the superstructure of the Aegis-guided m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: Cw02 Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

A security guard maintains his post near the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG-59), moored to a pier upon its return to port after being damaged by an Iraqi mine during Operation Desert Storm. The PRINCETON was on patrol in the Persian Gulf on February 18th when the incident occurred, resulting in the injury of three crew members. The vessel suffered propeller and hull damage, but was still able to navigate and operate its weapons systems

A security guard maintains his post near the Aegis guided missile crui...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: Cw02 Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

Sailors man the rails aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) as the vessel docks in port. The TRIPOLI suffered hull damage when it struck an Iraqi mine on February 18, 1991 while patrolling in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm. The vessel underwent repair in Bahrain and then completed its deployment before returning to Naval Station, San Diego

Sailors man the rails aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: San Diego State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Aw) Jo... More

Rear Adm. Raynor A.K. Taylor, Commander U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, shows and explains the Iraqi mine recovered from the Persian Gulf to Adm. David E. Jeremiah, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF. Other officials and foreign military personnel are on the tour of the miscellaneous command ship USS LaSALLE (AGF-3). Adm. Jeremiah is in the region to monitor Operation Southern Watch, the enforcement of a no-fly zone for Iraqi aircraft below the 32nd parallel

Rear Adm. Raynor A.K. Taylor, Commander U.S. Naval Forces Central Comm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: Southern Watch Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN April S. Hatton Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

A diver from Detachment B, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mobile Unit 6, attaches an explosive charge to the side of an Iraqi mine. While operating with the U.S. Mine Countermeasures Group, the divers of Detachment B recovered or destroyed 40 Iraqi mines in the Persian Gulf and Kuwait's harbors.

A diver from Detachment B, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mobile Un...

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 diver from Detachment 8, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mobile Unit 6, swims behind an Iraqi mine after attaching an explosive charge to its side. While operating with the U.S. Mine Countermeasures Task Group, the divers of Detachment 8 recovered or destroyed 40 Iraqi mines in the Persian Gulf and Kuwait's harbors

A diver from Detachment 8, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mobile Un...

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

An Iraqi mine is detonated by an explosives ordnance disposal team near the guided missile frigate USS CURTS (FFG-38) during Operation Desert Storm

An Iraqi mine is detonated by an explosives ordnance disposal team nea...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Brad Dillon Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

CMDR. John Charles Roach, a Navy artist, photographs the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10), as the vessel stands in dry dock awaiting repairs. The TRIPOLI's hull was damaged by an Iraqi mine that the ship struck while serving as a mine-clearing platform in the northern Persian Gulf on February 18 during Operation Desert Storm. The TRIPOLI was able to continue operations after damage control crews stopped the flooding caused by the explosion

CMDR. John Charles Roach, a Navy artist, photographs the amphibious as...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain(BHR) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Joe Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Navy Broadcasting Service personnel conduct an interview with CAPT. G.B. McEwen, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10), as the vessel stands in dry dock awaiting repairs. The TRIPOLI's hull was damaged by an Iraqi mine that the ship struck while serving as a mine-clearing platform in the northern Persian Gulf on February 18 during Operation Desert Storm. The TRIPOLI was able to continue operations after damage control crews stopped the flooding caused by the explosion

Navy Broadcasting Service personnel conduct an interview with CAPT. G....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain(BHR) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Joe Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

A close-up view of a crack in the hull of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS PRINCETON (CG-59), part of the damage sustained when the vessel struck an Iraqi mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf on February 18th in support of Operation Desert Storm. The incident resulted in the injury of three crew members and also inflicted propeller damage on the ship, however, the PRINCETON was still able to navigate and operate its weapons systems

A close-up view of a crack in the hull of the Aegis guided missile cru...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: Cw02 Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

Officers and sailors of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) stand by in preparation for a ceremony in drydock celebrating the vessel's repair. Four sailors were injured when an Iraqi mine ripped a large hole 10 feet below the TRIPOLI's waterline as helicopters from the ship conducted minehunting operations in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

Officers and sailors of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Hatzakos Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

A diver from Detachment 8, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mobile Unit 6, swims behind an Iraqi mine after attaching an explosive charge to its side. While operating with the U.S. Mine Countermeasures Task Group, the divers of Detachment 8 recovered or destroyed 40 Iraqi mines in the Persian Gulf and Kuwait's harbors.

A diver from Detachment 8, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mobile Un...

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

A close-up view of the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) sits in drydock following repair of a large hole 10 feet beneath its waterline. Four sailors were injured and the vessel severely damaged when an Iraqi mine exploded near the TRIPOLI on February 18 as helicopters from the ship conducted minehunting operations in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

A close-up view of the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Hatzakos Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

A diver from Detachment 8, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mobile Unit 6, swims near an Iraqi mine after attaching an explosive charge to its side. While operating with the U.S. Mine Countermeasures Task Group, the divers of Detachment 8 recovered or destroyed 40 Iraqi mines in the Persian Gulf and Kuwait's harbors

A diver from Detachment 8, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mobile Un...

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 diver from Detachment 8, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mobile Unit 6, attaches an explosive charge to the side of an Iraqi mine. While operating with the U.S. Mine Countermeasures Task Group, the divers of Detachment 8 recovered or destroyed 40 Iraqi mines in the Persian Gulf and Kuwait's harbors

A diver from Detachment 8, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mobile Un...

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

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