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A stern view of the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) underway during sea trials

A stern view of the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Corp Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Soviet and American naval personnel mingle with the local populace on the waterfront during the goodwill visit of the Aegis Guided Missile Cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the Guided Missile Frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

Soviet and American naval personnel mingle with the local populace on ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Ac) Mark Kettenhoffen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

A Sailor's cap sails through the air between the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) and the crowd on the waterfront. KAUFFMAN and the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

A Sailor's cap sails through the air between the guided missile frigat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Soviet sailors and an officer march along the waterfront during the visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59), the second goodwill call to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

Soviet sailors and an officer march along the waterfront during the vi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mark Kettenhofen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

A line of Soviet Sailors separates cameramen from the throng assembled to see off two visiting US Navy vessels. The guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) and the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) have made the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

A line of Soviet Sailors separates cameramen from the throng assembled...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

American Sailors, some wearing mementos given to them by Soviet citizens, sit down for a chat with contemporaries. The guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) and the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

American Sailors, some wearing mementos given to them by Soviet citize...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

From the stern of their ship, US Navy personnel view the throng assembled on the pier to welcome them. The Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

From the stern of their ship, US Navy personnel view the throng assemb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Ac) Mark Kettenhoffen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

An American Sailor poses for the camera with some Soviet contemporaries during the goodwill visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

An American Sailor poses for the camera with some Soviet contemporarie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

American sailors inspect a model of a Soviet cruiser during the visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second such visit by US warships to a Soviet port since World War II

American sailors inspect a model of a Soviet cruiser during the visit ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

A chief petty officer assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) holds his daughter as they are reunited on the pier. The THOMAS S. GATES has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A chief petty officer assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS THOMA...

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

The US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) gets underway from Naval Station (NS) Pascagoula, Mississippi (MS), in order to evade approaching Tropical Storm Arlene, in the Gulf of Mexico

The US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS THOMAS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Pascagoula State: Mississippi (MS) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: USS TThomas S. Gates (CG-51) Scene Camera ... More

US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) (center) sails in formation with the Peruvian Lupo Class Missile Frigate BAP (Buque Aramada Peruana) CARVAJAL (FM 51) (foreground) and Chilean Broadsword Class (Type 22) Guided Missile Frigate ALMIRANTE WILLIAMS (FFG 19) during the Pacific phase of UNITAS (United International Antisubmarine Warfare Exercise) 46. (Duplicate image, see also DNSD0608434 or search 050711N4374S005)

US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS THOMAS S. G...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Sandberg, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photo... More

American sailors lay a wreath at the monument to Sevastopol's war heroes. The Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwill visit by American warships to a Soviet port since World War II

American sailors lay a wreath at the monument to Sevastopol's war hero...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

Soviet Sailors on the guided missile cruiser SLAVA stand at attention during the reenlistment of three crew members of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51). GATES and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by US warships since World War II

Soviet Sailors on the guided missile cruiser SLAVA stand at attention ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

With the Kara class guided missile cruiser AZOV in the background, Soviet youths perform a dance for American Sailors during the goodwill visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second visit to a Soviet port by US warships since World War II

With the Kara class guided missile cruiser AZOV in the background, Sov...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

An American Sailor says good-bye to a young Soviet woman with a bouquet. The Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

An American Sailor says good-bye to a young Soviet woman with a bouque...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Ac) Mark Kettenhoffen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

A US Navy singer performs before a large crowd during the visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second such visit by US warships to a Soviet port since World War II

A US Navy singer performs before a large crowd during the visit of the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

US Navy personnel manning the rail on the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) watch as a Soviet Tarantul III class missile corvette, its three inch gun prominent on the forward section, pulls alongside. GATES and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are on the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American naval vessels since World War II

US Navy personnel manning the rail on the Aegis guided missile cruiser...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Ac) Mark Kettenhoffen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

PH1 Scott Allen and a Soviet naval officer pose together after exchanging uniforms. The Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwill visit by American warships to a Soviet port since World War II

PH1 Scott Allen and a Soviet naval officer pose together after exchang...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

American Sailors fill out reenlistment papers on the Soviet guided missile cruiser SLAVA during the goodwill visit of the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) and the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51). It is the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by US naval vessels since World War II

American Sailors fill out reenlistment papers on the Soviet guided mis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

The flags of the United States and the Soviet Union hang side by side above two Marines on the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) during the visit of KAUFFMAN and the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51). It is the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

The flags of the United States and the Soviet Union hang side by side ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

With bayonets fixed on their AK-47 assault rifles, Soviet naval infantry (Marine) commandos perform hand-to-hand combat drills for their American visitors. The guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) and the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by US naval vessels since World War II

With bayonets fixed on their AK-47 assault rifles, Soviet naval infant...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kherson Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

At anchor in the harbor: the Soviet guided missile cruisers AZOV and SLAVA; The Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51); the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). The Americans are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by US warships since World War II

At anchor in the harbor: the Soviet guided missile cruisers AZOV and S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Soviet sailors and citizens lining the dock watch the colors ceremony aboard the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) in the harbor. GATES and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

Soviet sailors and citizens lining the dock watch the colors ceremony ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

Family and friends of crew members aboard the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) watch from the pier as the large harbor tug WATHENA (YTB-825) maneuvers the vessel from the shoreline. The ship is departing for the middle East in support of Operation Desert Shield

Family and friends of crew members aboard the guided missile cruiser U...

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

US Navy (USN) GUNNER's Mate SEAMAN Apprentice (GMSA) Patrick Johnson mans a Browning M2 0.50 caliber heavy machine gun during a security watch aboard the Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) as it passes through the Panama Canal

US Navy (USN) GUNNER's Mate SEAMAN Apprentice (GMSA) Patrick Johnson m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Panama Canal Country: Panama (PAN) Scene Major Command Shown: CG-51 Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Brian Brannon, Usn Release Status: Released to Pu... More

The American flag waves over the throng gathered for the goodwill visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by US warships since World War II

The American flag waves over the throng gathered for the goodwill visi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

A crowd gathers behind a line of Sailors at the waterfront, as the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) arrive for the second visit to a Soviet port by US warships since World War II

A crowd gathers behind a line of Sailors at the waterfront, as the Aeg...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

In the throng assembled to greet two visiting US Navy vessels, a Soviet citizen uses his hat and his hand to express his sentiments. The guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) and the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

In the throng assembled to greet two visiting US Navy vessels, a Sovie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Soviet and American naval personnel converse during the visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59), the second goodwill call to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

Soviet and American naval personnel converse during the visit of the A...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mark Kettenhofen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

With the guided missile cruiser SLAVA in the background, Soviet youths perform a dance for American Sailors during the goodwill visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second visit to a Soviet port by US warships since World War II

With the guided missile cruiser SLAVA in the background, Soviet youths...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Sailors on an American warship serve hot dogs and soft drinks to Soviet visitors young and old. The Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

Sailors on an American warship serve hot dogs and soft drinks to Sovie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

The Soviet Kara class guided missile cruiser AZOV, the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) at anchor in the harbor. The Americans are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by US warships since World War II

The Soviet Kara class guided missile cruiser AZOV, the Aegis guided mi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Ph... More

The Sixth Fleet chaplain celebrates Mass during the goodwill visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59). It is the second visit to a Soviet port by U.S. warships since World War II

The Sixth Fleet chaplain celebrates Mass during the goodwill visit of ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Allen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A young Soviet woman hands a bouquet to a Sixth Fleet band singer during a goodwill port visit by the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). The second visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

A young Soviet woman hands a bouquet to a Sixth Fleet band singer duri...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

Vice Admiral (VADM) Paul Ilg, deputy commander-in-chief, US Naval Forces Europe, right, walks with Black Sea Commander-in-CHIEF Admiral (ADM) Mikhail Khronopulo (in dark glasses) and other VIPs during the goodwill visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second such goodwill visit to a Soviet port by US warships since World War II

Vice Admiral (VADM) Paul Ilg, deputy commander-in-chief, US Naval Forc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Relatives of crew members aboard the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) watch from the pier as the ship departs for the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

Relatives of crew members aboard the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Crawford Release Status: Rele... More

VADM Joseph P. Reason, third from right, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, stands with his aide at the edge of the crowd gathered to welcome the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51). The THOMAS S. GATES is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

VADM Joseph P. Reason, third from right, commander, Naval Surface Forc...

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

A chief petty officer assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) is reunited with his wife and daughters upon his return from a deployment to the Red Sea for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A chief petty officer assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS THOMA...

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

The guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) returns to Norfolk after its deployment to the Red Sea for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) returns to Norf...

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

Captain (CAPT) Robert Sutton, commanding officer of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51), reenlists three of his crew members on the Soviet guided missile cruiser SLAVA. GATES and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by US warships since World War II

Captain (CAPT) Robert Sutton, commanding officer of the Aegis guided m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Sailors aboard the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) demonstrate firefighting equipment for their Soviet hosts. KAUFFMAN and the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) are making the second goodwill call to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

Sailors aboard the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) demons...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mark Kettenhofen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Rotors folded, an SH-60B Seahawk helicopter sits on the deck of the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59), while sailors manning the rails observe their counterparts on the Soviet guided missile cruiser SLAVA. KAUFFMAN and the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

Rotors folded, an SH-60B Seahawk helicopter sits on the deck of the gu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mark Kettenhofen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Members of the Soviet Black Sea Fleet band and the US SIxth Fleet band mix during the goodwill visit of the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) and the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51). It is the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by US naval vessels since World War II

Members of the Soviet Black Sea Fleet band and the US SIxth Fleet band...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Sailors on an American warship observe a Soviet Tarantul III class missile corvette underway. The guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) and the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American naval vessels since World War II

Sailors on an American warship observe a Soviet Tarantul III class mis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Behind a line of smiling Soviet Sailors, the throng on the dock waves its greeting to the visiting American warships. The guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) and the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American naval vessels since World War II

Behind a line of smiling Soviet Sailors, the throng on the dock waves ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

A port bow view of a beached Soviet Pomornik class air cushion landing craft, with visiting Americans on deck. The guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) and the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by US naval vessels since World War II

A port bow view of a beached Soviet Pomornik class air cushion landing...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kherson Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

The Sixth Fleet chaplain gives communion at a mass during the goodwill visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59). It is the second visit to a Soviet port by U.S. warships since World War II

The Sixth Fleet chaplain gives communion at a mass during the goodwill...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Allen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

During the goodwill port visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59), Americans tour a beached Soviet Pomornik class air cushion landing craft

During the goodwill port visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

A chief petty officer assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) is reunited with his wife and daughters upon his return from a deployment to the Red Sea for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A chief petty officer assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS THOMA...

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

A view from the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) showing the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS C. GATES (CG-51) and the guided missile destroyer USS BARRY (DDG-52) as the vessels transit south through the Suez Canal into the Red Sea in response to Iraq moving troops south toward the Kuwait border

A view from the fantail of the aircraft carrier USS GEORGE WASHINGTON ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: VIGILANT WARRIOR State: Suez Canal Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 D. Miller Release Status: Released to Pub... More

The Peruvian Carvajal (Lupo) Class (FFG) Frigate BAP (Buque Aramada Peruana) VILLAVICENCIO (FM 52), the US Navy (USN) Ticonderoga Class Guided Missile Cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the Chilean Type 22 Frigate ALMIRANTE WILLIAMS (FF 19), and an unidentified ship, underway in formation off the coast of Panama as part of PANAMAX 2005. PANAMAX 2005 is a training exercise in defense of the Panama Canal involving 15 countries

The Peruvian Carvajal (Lupo) Class (FFG) Frigate BAP (Buque Aramada Pe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Pacific Ocean (POC) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Rick Sforza, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port beam view of the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) underway during sea trials. (SUBSTANDARD)

A port beam view of the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Corp Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

With the Phalanx Close In Weapons System (CIWS) looming behind them, an American officer points out features of his ship to Soviet navy personnel and other citizens. The Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

With the Phalanx Close In Weapons System (CIWS) looming behind them, a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A Sixth Fleet band member says good-bye to a new Soviet friend during the goodwill visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second visit to a Soviet port by US warships since World War II

A Sixth Fleet band member says good-bye to a new Soviet friend during ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

US Sailors salute the American flag on the stern of their ship during colors. The Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

US Sailors salute the American flag on the stern of their ship during ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Ac) Mark Kettenhoffen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

Sailors at the rail of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) look out at the crowd that has assembled to see them off. GATES and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are paying the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by US warships since World War II

Sailors at the rail of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

A Soviet navy officer bites into a hot dog courtesy of the Americans during the goodwill visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by United States warships since World War II

A Soviet navy officer bites into a hot dog courtesy of the Americans d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

Vice Admiral (VADM) R. Paul Ilg, Deputy Commander-In-CHIEF, United States Naval Forces Europe, bids farewell to his host, Black Sea Fleet Commander-In-CHIEF Admiral (ADM) Mikhail Khronopulo. The Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

Vice Admiral (VADM) R. Paul Ilg, Deputy Commander-In-CHIEF, United Sta...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

Vice Admiral (VADM) Paul Ilg, deputy commander-in-chief, US Naval Forces Europe, dons a Soviet admiral's cover which was presented to him during the goodwill visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). The vessels are making the second visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

Vice Admiral (VADM) Paul Ilg, deputy commander-in-chief, US Naval Forc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Local photographers move past a line of Soviet Sailors and the crowd behind them, to photograph arriving American warships. The guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) and the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by US naval vessels since World War II

Local photographers move past a line of Soviet Sailors and the crowd b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

A line of BTR-60PB amphibious armored personnel carriers moves out from a Soviet Pomornik class air cushion landing craft on the beach, during a demonstration for visiting Americans. The Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

A line of BTR-60PB amphibious armored personnel carriers moves out fro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kherson Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Ac) Mark Kettenhoffen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... More

US Sailors salute the American flag on entering port. The Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

US Sailors salute the American flag on entering port. The Aegis guide...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Ac) Mark Kettenhoffen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

The Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59) ride at anchor in the harbor. The Americans are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by U.S. warships since World War II

The Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) and the g...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Allen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Vice Admiral (VADM) Paul Ilg, deputy commander-in-chief, US Naval Forces Europe, left, US Ambassador Jack Matlock, Black Sea Fleet Commander-in-CHIEF Admiral (ADM) Mikhail Khronopulo, and a Marine salute at a memorial ceremony during the goodwill visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second visit to a Soviet port by US warships since World War II

Vice Admiral (VADM) Paul Ilg, deputy commander-in-chief, US Naval Forc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Wives of crew members aboard the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) watch from the pier as the ship departs for the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

Wives of crew members aboard the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Ed Crawford Release Status: R... More

Crew members disembark from the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) upon returning to Norfolk after their deployment to the Red Sea for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Crew members disembark from the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. G...

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

A banner bedecks the gangplank of the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51), following the vessel's arrival in port with other ships of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) battle group. The vessels are returning to Norfolk after being deployed in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

A banner bedecks the gangplank of the guided missile cruiser USS THOMA...

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

The large harbor tug ANOKA (YTB-810) pushes against the bow of the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) as the ship comes alongside its berth at the pier. The THOMAS S. GATES is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The large harbor tug ANOKA (YTB-810) pushes against the bow of the gui...

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

A port quarter view of the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) underway during sea trials

A port quarter view of the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Corp Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard view of the Kara class guided missile cruiser AZOV, fully dressed for the goodwill visit of the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) and the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51). It is the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by US naval vessels since World War II

A starboard view of the Kara class guided missile cruiser AZOV, fully ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Soviet Sailors and citizens line the dock during colors the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) in the harbor. GATES and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

Soviet Sailors and citizens line the dock during colors the Aegis guid...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Soviet officers touring the Aegis Guided Missile Cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) are shown damage control personnel and their gear. GATES and the Guided Missile Frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59 are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

Soviet officers touring the Aegis Guided Missile Cruiser USS THOMAS S....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Ac) Mark Kettenhoffen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

The Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the Soviet guided missile cruiser SLAVA lie at anchor in the harbor. Gates and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port since World War II

The Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

Vice Admiral (VADM) Paul Ilg, deputy commander-in-chief, US Naval Forces Europe, talks with Black Sea Fleet Commander-in-CHIEF Admiral (ADM) Mikhail Khronopulo, right, during the goodwill visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by US warships since World War II

Vice Admiral (VADM) Paul Ilg, deputy commander-in-chief, US Naval Forc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Two young Ukrainian women in traditional costume bring bread and roses in honor of the American naval visit. The guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59) and the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

Two young Ukrainian women in traditional costume bring bread and roses...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Allen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The US Sixth Fleet Band gives a concert for the local population during the visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second goodwill visit by American warships to a Soviet port since World War II

The US Sixth Fleet Band gives a concert for the local population durin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

The guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) lies at at anchor in the harbor. KAUFFMAN and the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by US warships since World War II

The guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) lies at at anchor in ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

US Navy officers talk to their Soviet counterparts about the SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter during the goodwill visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second visit to a Soviet port by US warships since World War II

US Navy officers talk to their Soviet counterparts about the SH-60B Se...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

American Sailors sample the local beer during the goodwill visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by US warships since World War II

American Sailors sample the local beer during the goodwill visit of th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

A bow on shot of the guided missile cruiser USS Thomas S. Gates (CG-51) being pushed into a pierside docking point by the large harbor tug Anoka (YTB-810) upon the ships return from Operation Desert Storm

A bow on shot of the guided missile cruiser USS Thomas S. Gates (CG-51...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Kettenhoffen Release Sta... More

Chaplain (LT.) Baldridge kisses his baby daughter upon his return from a deployment to the Red Sea aboard the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Chaplain (LT.) Baldridge kisses his baby daughter upon his return from...

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

The large harbor tug Anoka (YTB-810) assist the guided missile cruiser USS Thomas S. Gates (CG-51) toward the pier upon return from Operation Desert Storm

The large harbor tug Anoka (YTB-810) assist the guided missile cruiser...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Kettenhoffen Release Sta... More

Participants in the keel laying ceremony for the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) stand for a group picture. They are, left to right, Mrs. Donald Roane, Rear Admiral Donald P. Roane, Deputy for New Surface Combatants, Naval Sea Systems Command, Captain (CAPT) Carney, prospective commanding officer, Ann Gates, William E. Haggett, CAPT Edward Webster

Participants in the keel laying ceremony for the Aegis guided missile ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bath State: Maine (ME) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Bath Iron Works Corp. Release Status: Released to Public C... More

The guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG 26) is silhouetted against the setting sun as it makes for the Mediterranean. BELKNAP, scheduled along with the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) for a historic visit to the Soviet Black Sea Fleet Headquarters of Sevastopol, was redeployed after the reported murder of Marine Lieutenant Colonel William R. Higgins in Lebanon

The guided missile cruiser USS BELKNAP (CG 26) is silhouetted against ...

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

Soviets and an Americans pause for refreshment during the goodwill visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

Soviets and an Americans pause for refreshment during the goodwill vis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Ac) Mark Kettenhoffen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

Cameramen film a group of Soviet children, some in traditional costume, who are welcoming an American officer and a Sailor. The Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

Cameramen film a group of Soviet children, some in traditional costume...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Ac) Mark Kettenhoffen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

Soviet naval infantry (Marine) commandos demonstrate hand-to-hand combat exercises for the US Navy officers on the reviewing stand. The guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) and the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

Soviet naval infantry (Marine) commandos demonstrate hand-to-hand comb...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Kherson Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

Sailors at the rail of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) wave good-bye to well-wishers after making, along with the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG-59), the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by U.S. warships since World War II

Sailors at the rail of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Allen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Soviet officers touring the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) observe firefighting personnel and their gear. GATES and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

Soviet officers touring the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S....

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Ac) Mark Kettenhoffen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

A US Navy rock band performs during the visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second goodwill visit by American warships to a Soviet port since World War II

A US Navy rock band performs during the visit of the Aegis guided miss...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Kip Burke Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Phot... More

An American Sailor greets a very young friend during the goodwill visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by US warships since World War II

An American Sailor greets a very young friend during the goodwill visi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

A Sailor films a farewell between a Soviet Vice Admiral and Vice Admiral (VADM) R. Paul Ilg, Deputy Commander-in-CHIEF, US Naval Forces Europe. The Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are winding up the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by US warships since World War II

A Sailor films a farewell between a Soviet Vice Admiral and Vice Admir...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Captain (CAPT) Robert Sutton, commanding officer of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51), shakes hands with Admiral (ADM) Mikhail Khronopulo, commander-in-chief of the Soviet Black Sea Fleet, while other officers wait in line. GATES and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59) are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by US naval vessels since World War II

Captain (CAPT) Robert Sutton, commanding officer of the Aegis guided m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

American naval personnel inpsect merchandise at a bazaar during the goodwill visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the guided missile frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

American naval personnel inpsect merchandise at a bazaar during the go...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Scott Allen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digit... More

Officers and Sailors of two nationalities salute the American flag during the goodwill visit of the Aegis Guided Missile Cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG 51) and the Guided Missile Frigate USS KAUFFMAN (FFG 59). It is the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American warships since World War II

Officers and Sailors of two nationalities salute the American flag dur...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Sevastopol Country: U.S.S.R. (SUN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Ac) Mark Kettenhoffen, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

A chief petty officer assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) is reunited with his wife and daughters upon his return from a deployment to the Red Sea for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A chief petty officer assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS THOMA...

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

VADM Joseph P. Reason, right, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, stands at the edge of the crowd gathered to welcome the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51). The THOMAS S. GATES is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

VADM Joseph P. Reason, right, commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atl...

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

An officer assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) is reunited with his loved ones upon his return from a deployment to the Red Sea for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

An officer assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES ...

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

A view of the amidships section of the guided missile cruiser USS Thomas S. Gates (CG-51) as the ships docks upon return from Operation Desert Storm. Many of the sailors lining the rail hold yellow welcome home flowers already delivered to the ship

A view of the amidships section of the guided missile cruiser USS Thom...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mark Kettenhoffen Release Sta... More

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