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Crew members aboard the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH-20) secure a distance line in preparation for underway replenishment between the COMFORT and the Canadian operational support ship HMCS PROTECTEUR (AOR-509). The vessels are deployed to the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

Crew members aboard the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH-20) secure a ...

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

A member of a U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team checks his team's diving gear for oil residue after it was cleaned. U.S. and coalition EOD units are clearing mines and other ordnance from Kuwait's harbors following Operation Desert Storm

A member of a U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team checks ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Ash Shuaybah Country: Kuwait(KWT) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Lee Bosco Release Status: Released to Public... More

An officer instructs medical personnel aboard the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH-20) while the vessel is deployed to the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

An officer instructs medical personnel aboard the hospital ship USNS C...

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

A nurse records information on a chart aboard the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH-20). The vessel is deployed to the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

A nurse records information on a chart aboard the hospital ship USNS C...

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

A Marine CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter touches down on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) during Operation Desert Storm.

A Marine CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter touches down on the flight d...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: Cw02 Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service... 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

A plane director takes a break aboard the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH-20) while the vessel is deployed to the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

A plane director takes a break aboard the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (...

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

A Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) F-14A Tomcat aircraft flies a combat air patrol (CAP) during Operation Desert Storm. VF-33 is embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66).

A Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) F-14A Tomcat aircraft flies a combat air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: LCDR Ken Neubauer Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

A Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 1 (HC-1) CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter prepares to land aboard the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH-20) while the vessel is deployed to the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

A Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 1 (HC-1) CH-53E Super Stallion he...

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

The engine housing of an A-6E Intruder attack aircraft from Attack Squadron 35 (VA-35), deployed from the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60), shows battle damage from a mission at the start of Operation Desert Storm.

The engine housing of an A-6E Intruder attack aircraft from Attack Squ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia(SAU) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Greg Ford Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

A laser-guided bomb is positioned beside others near an F-14 Tomcat aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67). The ordnance will be fitted on aircraft in preparation for strikes on Iraqi targets at the onset of Operation Desert Storm

A laser-guided bomb is positioned beside others near an F-14 Tomcat ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Lipski Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More

A pilot and an aviation ordnanceman inspect several GBU-10E/B Paveway II laser-guided bombs on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) as preparations are made for the first air strikes of Operation Desert Storm. Behind them are a Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 130 (VAQ-130) EA-6B Prowler aircraft, left, and an Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) A-6E Intruder aircraft.

A pilot and an aviation ordnanceman inspect several GBU-10E/B Paveway ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: LCDR Parsons Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

Two Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair aircraft en route to targets in Iraq wait as an Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) A-6E Intruder aircraft is refueled by a KC-135E Stratotanker aircraft during Operation Desert Storm. The two Corsair aircraft are carrying Mark 82 500-pound bombs and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles. VA-72 and VA-75 are based aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67)

Two Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair aircraft en route to targe...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Leenhouts Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Three Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 130 (VAQ-130) EA-6B Prowler aircraft wait as an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair aircraft is refueled by an Air Force KC-135E Stratotanker aircraft to refuel while en route to targets in Iraq during Operation Desert Storm. At upper right, an Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) A-6E Intruder aircraft carrying a "buddy store" external fuel tank refuels a second Corsair aircraft. The Navy aircraft are based aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67)

Three Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 130 (VAQ-130) EA-6B Prowler...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: CMDR. John Leenhouts Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

Flight deck personnel work to secure an A-7E Corsair II aircraft after an emergency barricade landing on the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67). The Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) aircraft was returning from a mission over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm when a problem with the nose gear was detected

Flight deck personnel work to secure an A-7E Corsair II aircraft after...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Moore Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

SEAMAN Francis DeMarco, Military Sealift Command, takes a break in the line locker aboard the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH-20) during Operation Desert Storm

SEAMAN Francis DeMarco, Military Sealift Command, takes a break in the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Joe Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... 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 fast combat support ship USS SACRAMENTO (AOE-1), background, steams alongside the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) as the vertical replenishment is conducted during Operation Desert Storm

The fast combat support ship USS SACRAMENTO (AOE-1), background, steam...

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

A Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 8 (HC-8) UH-46D Sea Knight helicopter moves away after dropping off a load of ammunition on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) during a vertical replenishment. The KENNEDY is in the Red Sea to support Operation Desert Storm

A Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 8 (HC-8) UH-46D Sea Knight helico...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 William A. Lipski Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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

A member of a group of visiting French commandoes prepares to fire an optical sight-equipped 5.56mm M-16A1 rifle off the stern of the fleet oiler USNS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS (T-AO-188) during a weapons familiarization exercise being conducted by members of Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) Team 8. SEAL Team 8 is providing boarding teams to assist the ships of the Maritime Interception Force in their enforcement of U.N. sanctions against Iraq during Operation Desert Storm

A member of a group of visiting French commandoes prepares to fire an ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Usnr-R Milton Savage Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

The hospital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH-19) is docked in port during Operation Desert Storm

The hospital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH-19) is docked in port during Operat...

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

Flight deck crewmen prepare to move an Attack Squadron 35 (VA-35) KA-6D Intruder aircraft from an elevator on the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) during Operation Desert Storm

Flight deck crewmen prepare to move an Attack Squadron 35 (VA-35) KA-6...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: USS Saratoga (CV 60) Country: Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Bruce Davis Release Status: Released to ... More

A signalman aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) hauls down the national ensign to untangle the flag from a line as flight operations continue beneath him during Operation Desert Storm

A signalman aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) hauls dow...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Davis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D... More

A rear view of an Airborne Early Warning Squadron 125 (VAW-125) E-2C Hawkeye aircraft secured on the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) during Operation Desert Storm

A rear view of an Airborne Early Warning Squadron 125 (VAW-125) E-2C H...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Bruce Davis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

Members of a boarding party from the guided missile destroyer USS WILLIAM V. PRATT (DDG-44) search through bags of flour in the cargo hold during an inspection aboard the Turkish freighter Rize K, the first freighter approved by the United Nations to deliver humanitarian aid to Iraq. The PRATT is the flagship of the Maritime Interdiction Force, the unit charged with enforcing U.N. sanctions against Iraq during Operation Desert Storm

Members of a boarding party from the guided missile destroyer USS WILL...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Milton Savage Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

Two flight deck crewmen aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) are silhouetted against the late afternoon sky during Operation Desert Storm

Two flight deck crewmen aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-6...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Terry Simmons Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

Flight deck crewmen use an MD-3A tow tractor to move a Marine Corps AH-1T Sea Cobra helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NEW ORLEANS (LPH-11) during Operation Desert Storm

Flight deck crewmen use an MD-3A tow tractor to move a Marine Corps AH...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servi... 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 plane captain from Strike Fighter Squadron 81 (VFA-81) checks out an AIM-9 Sidewinder mounted on the wing tip of an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) during Operation Desert Storm

A plane captain from Strike Fighter Squadron 81 (VFA-81) checks out an...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Bruce Davis Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

A flight deck crew member performs a preflight check on an F-14A Tomcat aircraft aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) during Operation Desert Storm. The Tomcat is armed with an AIM-7 Sparrow missile, an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile and an AGM-54 Phoenix missile

A flight deck crew member performs a preflight check on an F-14A Tomca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: USS Saratoga(CV 60) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Terry Simmons Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Postal Clerk 2nd Class Elliot Reyes, left, and Lance CPL. Mark A. Lamperi, second from left, talk with two Dutch marines and a Dutch sailor from the Dutch fast combat support ship HNLMS Zuiderkruis (A-832) while in port during Operation Desert Storm. Reyes serves aboard the replenishment oiler USS KALAMAZOO (AOR-6); Lamperi is a member of Fleet Anti-terrorist Security Team (FAST) Company, Pacific

Postal Clerk 2nd Class Elliot Reyes, left, and Lance CPL. Mark A. Lamp...

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

Marines from Marine Attack Squadron 331 of Cherry Point, N.C., stationed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4), load a Mark 82 500-pound bomb under the wings of an AV-8B Harrier II fighter attack aircraft prior to a mission in support of Operation Desert Storm

Marines from Marine Attack Squadron 331 of Cherry Point, N.C., station...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: USS Nassau(LHA 4) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Thomas E. Witham Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

A Navy dentist examines a patient in a field hospital during Operation Desert Storm

A Navy dentist examines a patient in a field hospital during Operation...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: Cw02 Ed Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

Navy dental technicians work on patients in a field hospital during Operation Desert Storm

Navy dental technicians work on patients in a field hospital during Op...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: Cw02 Ed Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team members check their gear before diving into the oil-polluted water to search for Iraqi mines. Australian and British EOD teams are also taking part in the effort to clear the area of ordnance left by Iraqi forces who were ousted from the country by U.S. and allied forces during Operation Desert Storm

U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team members check their g...

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

MAJ. GEN. Gene Deegan, vice director of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF Committee, and his wife, Nancy, are reunited with their daughter, ENSIGN Elizabeth Deegan, at a homecoming party at the Bethesda Naval Medical Center. The celebration is being held in honor of the crew members of the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH-20) who served in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

MAJ. GEN. Gene Deegan, vice director of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF Comm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Bethesda State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Mark Faram ... More

CAPT. Douglas C. Bauer, a Naval historian, converses with crew members aboard the guided missile destroyer USS WILLIAM V. PRATT (DDG-44), flagship of the Maritime Interdiction Force. Bauer is recording information regarding the role of the PRATT and its crew in enforcing U.N. trade sanctions against Iraq during Operation Desert Storm

CAPT. Douglas C. Bauer, a Naval historian, converses with crew members...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Milton Savage Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

PETTY Officer 2nd Class Fran Dargan, foreground, and PETTY Officer 1ST Class Debbie King look at the items offered by an Egyptian vendor who has come aboard the combat stores ship USNS SIRIUS (T-AFS-8) as the ship waits to transit the Suez Canal following Operation Desert Storm.

PETTY Officer 2nd Class Fran Dargan, foreground, and PETTY Officer 1ST...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Milton R. Savage Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Armed with MP-5A5E 9mm submachine guns, the members of a boarding team from Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) Team 8 run onto the bridge of the fleet oiler USNS JOSHUA HUMPRHEYS (T-AO-188) during a boarding exercise. SEAL Team 8 provided boarding teams to assist ships of the Maritime Interdiction Force in their enforcement of U.N. sanctions against Iraq during Operation Desert Storm

Armed with MP-5A5E 9mm submachine guns, the members of a boarding team...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Savage Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More

A Kuwaiti shipmaster speaks with LT. CMDR. Dave Wright, lead repair officer of the repair ship USS JASON (AR-8), aboard the tugboat A1-MUTLAA. Wright and other repair team members are aboard the boat to work on equipment which suffered damage during the occupation of Kuwait by Iraqi forces. The troops were ousted from the country by U.S. and allied forces during Operation Desert Storm

A Kuwaiti shipmaster speaks with LT. CMDR. Dave Wright, lead repair of...

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

The repair ship USS JASON (AR-8), left, and the combat stores ship USS NIAGARA FALLS (AFS-3) are moored together at a pier during Operation Desert Storm

The repair ship USS JASON (AR-8), left, and the combat stores ship USS...

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

An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter idles on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS NEW ORLEANS (LPH-11) as it waits for takeoff clearance. The NEW ORLEANS is serving as a platform for mine-clearing operations in the gulf following Operation Desert Storm. The command ship USS LA SALLE (AGF-3) lies at anchor in the background

An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter idles on the flight deck of the amphibio...

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

Members of the Marine detachment from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) watch as members of Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) Team 8 conduct a demonstration during boarding team training aboard the fleet oiler USNS JOSHUA HUMPRHEYS (T-AO-188). SEAL Team 8 provided boarding teams to assist in the enforcement of U.N. trade sanctions against Iraq during Operation Desert Storm

Members of the Marine detachment from the nuclear-powered aircraft car...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Savage Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More

CMDR. John Charles Roach, a U.S. Navy artist, prepares to photograph Egyptian dredging equipment in the Suez Canal while embarked aboard the combat stores ship USNS SIRIUS (T-AFS-8) following Operation Desert Storm.

CMDR. John Charles Roach, a U.S. Navy artist, prepares to photograph E...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Milton R. Savage Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

A boatswain's mate stands watch aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NEW ORLEANS (LPH-11). The NEW ORLEANS is serving as a platform for mine-clearing operations in the gulf following Operation Desert Storm

A boatswain's mate stands watch aboard the amphibious assault ship USS...

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

Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Milton R. Savage, a Navy Reserves photographer, sits atop a captured Iraqi BMP-2 Infantry fighting vehicle during the cease fire concluding Operation Desert Storm

Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Milton R. Savage, a Navy Reserves photog...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Kuwait City Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: LT. Culler Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

A flight deck crewman aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NEW ORLEANS (LPH-11) stands ready with a fire extinguisher as the ship's UH-1N Iroquois helicopter starts up its engines. The NEW ORLEANS is serving as a platform for mine-clearing operations in the gulf following Operation Desert Storm

A flight deck crewman aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NEW ORLEA...

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

PETTY Officer 2nd Class Fran Dargan, foreground, and PETTY Officer 1ST Class Debbie King bargain with an Egyptian vendor who has come aboard the combat stores ship USNS SIRIUS (T-AFS-8) as the ship waits to transit the Suez Canal following Operation Desert Storm.

PETTY Officer 2nd Class Fran Dargan, foreground, and PETTY Officer 1ST...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Milton R. Savage Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

A port view of ships comprising Battle Force Zulu on their way back to the U.S. after participating in Operation Desert Storm. They are the aircraft carriers USS MIDWAY (CV-41), USS RANGER (CV-61), USS AMERICA (CV-66) and the USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) and the guided missile cruisers USS BUNKER HILL (CG-52), USS LEYTE GULF (CG-55) and the USS NORMANDY (CG-60)

A port view of ships comprising Battle Force Zulu on their way back to...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM REDEPLOYMENT Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Galen L. Walker Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Two Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 (HM-14) MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopters, right, and several Marine Corps AH-1T Sea Cobra helicopters sit parked near the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS NEW ORLEANS (LPH-11). The NEW ORLEANS is serving as a platform for mine-clearing operations in the gulf following the cease-fire that ended Operation Desert Storm

Two Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 (HM-14) MH-53E Sea Dra...

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

LT. Robert Wetzel and LT. Jeffrey Zahn, U.S. Navy aviators with Attack Squadron 35 (VA-35), are met by a member of their squadron following their release from captivity by Iraqi forces during Operation Desert Storm. The former prisoners of war are among six Americans and one Italian released on March 04

LT. Robert Wetzel and LT. Jeffrey Zahn, U.S. Navy aviators with Attack...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Susan Carl Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

SPEC. Melissa Rathbun-Nealy, the first female to be taken as a prisoner of war during Operation Desert Storm, receives a rose from a medical technician aboard a C-141 Starlifter aircraft..Rathburn-Nealy, five other American former POWs, and an Italian POW were released from captivity on March 4 and are scheduled for medical examination and treatment aboard the hospital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH-19)

SPEC. Melissa Rathbun-Nealy, the first female to be taken as a prisone...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Susan Carl Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Crew members look out over the harbor from the bridge wing of the miscellaneous flagship USS LA SALLE (AGF-3). The harbor, which has just been reopened, was cleared of mines by a multinational explosives ordnance disposal team following Iraqi withdrawal from the area during Operation Desert Storm

Crew members look out over the harbor from the bridge wing of the misc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Ash Shuaybah Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Pete Hatzakos Release Status: Released to P... More

The command ship USS LA SALLE (AGF-3) arrives to take part in a ceremony marking the re-opening of the city's port facility following Operation Desert Storm

The command ship USS LA SALLE (AGF-3) arrives to take part in a ceremo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Ash Shuaybah Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Joe Gawlowicz Release Status: Released to P... More

A chief petty officer from the combat stores ship USS SYLVANIA (AFS-2) holds his daughter as he talks to a member of the media. The SYLVANIA has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A chief petty officer from the combat stores ship USS SYLVANIA (AFS-2)...

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 petty officer assigned to the combat stores ship USS SYLVANIA (AFS-2) embraces a loved one upon the ship's return to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A petty officer assigned to the combat stores ship USS SYLVANIA (AFS-2...

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

Two sailors sit on the fantail aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) as the ship steams toward Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. The NICHOLAS is returning to Charleston following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Two sailors sit on the fantail aboard the guided missile frigate USS N...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Sosa Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III shakes hands with LT. Jeffrey Zaun during a ceremony honoring Zaun and his fellow pilots, LT. Lawrence Slade and LT. Robert Wetzel, standing at right. The pilot's aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th. Adm. Paul D. Miller, commander-in-chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet, is also taking part in the ceremony

Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III shakes hands with LT. Je...

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

As they depart the platform after a ceremony in their honor, LT. Jeffrey Zaun leads LT. Lawrence Slade and LT. Robert Wetzel down the red carpet. The three had been held prisoner by Iraq after being shot down during Operation Desert Storm. Walking beside them are Rear Adm. Paul W. Parcells, left, commander, Tactical Wings, Atlantic, and Adm. Paul D. Miller, commander in chief, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II and Secretary of the Navy H. Lawrence Garrett III are at right

As they depart the platform after a ceremony in their honor, LT. Jeffr...

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

Sailors aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) decorate the ship as it nears its home port at Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. The NICHOLAS left Charleston on September 21, 1990, for the Persian Gulf, where it served in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Sailors aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) decora...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Charleston Harbor State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C... More

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II administers the oath of enlistment to a re-enlisting petty officer on the bridge of the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39). Kelso is visiting the MACDONOUGH as the ship nears Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II administers the oath ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Johnny Bivera Release Status: Released to ... More

The large harbor tug NATCHITOCHES (YTB-799) heads across the harbor with reporters and cameramen aboard. The media personnel are covering the return of the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) and the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) to Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. The two ships left Charleston on September 21, 1990, for the Persian Gulf, where they served in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The large harbor tug NATCHITOCHES (YTB-799) heads across the harbor wi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Charleston Harbor State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene C... More

Family members and friends gathered to meet the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) and the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47). The ships are returning to Charleston following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Family members and friends gathered to meet the guided missile destroy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sc... More

A line of sailors holds back the crowd gathered to greet the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39). The MACDONOUGH is one of the first ships to return to the U.S. after participating in Operation Desert Storm

A line of sailors holds back the crowd gathered to greet the guided mi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera... More

Family members and friends gathered to meet the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) and the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47). The ships are returning to Charleston following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Family members and friends gathered to meet the guided missile destroy...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sc... More

A crew member from the destroyer tender USS YELLOWSTONE (AD-41) kisses his son upon returning home from deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

A crew member from the destroyer tender USS YELLOWSTONE (AD-41) kisses...

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

A toy bear sports a ship's cap from the frigate USS MARVIN SHIELDS (FF-1066) as its owner celebrates the vessel's return from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

A toy bear sports a ship's cap from the frigate USS MARVIN SHIELDS (FF...

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

Military dependents welcome a Marine from the amphibious assault ship USS OKINAWA (LPH-3) following the vessel's arrival for a port call. The OKINAWA is en route to its San Diego-based home port following deployment in the Red Sea during Operation Desert Storm

Military dependents welcome a Marine from the amphibious assault ship ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Muscutt Rele... More

F-14A tomcat aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) fly in formation as they arrive over the air station. The fighter and medium attack squadrons of CVW-3 are returning to Oceana following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

F-14A tomcat aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) fly in formation...

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

A Fighter Squadron 14 (VF-14) F-14A Tomcat aircraft taxis into its place on the flight line after returning to Oceana following the squadron's deployment to the Red Sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN R. KENNEDY (CV-67) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A Fighter Squadron 14 (VF-14) F-14A Tomcat aircraft taxis into its pla...

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

A 6E Intruder aircraft of Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) fly in formation over the station. Elements of VA-75, embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67), are returning from Operation Desert Storm

A 6E Intruder aircraft of Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) fly in formation ...

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

An aviator of Fighter Squadron 14 (VF-14) is reunited with his family following his return to the air station from the Persian Gulf along with other members of Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17) and Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3). The U.S. Navy personnel had been deployed to the Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

An aviator of Fighter Squadron 14 (VF-14) is reunited with his family ...

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

A sign on a control tower expresses the sentiments of air station personnel as they prepare to honor members of Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) and Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17). U.S. Navy personnel from both wings are being honored for their participation in Operation Desert Storm during homecoming ceremonies at the air station

A sign on a control tower expresses the sentiments of air station pers...

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

A naval aviator from Fighter Squadron 74 (VF-74) shows his son around an F-14A Tomcat aircraft after the squadron's arrival at the air station. VF-74 has returned to Oceana following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A naval aviator from Fighter Squadron 74 (VF-74) shows his son around ...

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

Several Attack Squadron 35 (VA-35) flight crews gather near the tails of their A-6E Intruder aircraft as they wait for the squadron's remaining aircraft to taxi into place on the flight line. VA-35 has returned to Oceana following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Several Attack Squadron 35 (VA-35) flight crews gather near the tails ...

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

Students from a local elementary school hold up a sign of welcome as they wait for the arrival of the fighter and medium attack squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) and Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17), which are returning to Oceana following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. CVW-3 and CVW-17 were deployed aboard the aircraft carriers USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) and USS SARATOGA (CV-60), respectively

Students from a local elementary school hold up a sign of welcome as t...

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

Adm. Leon A. Edney, commander-in-chief, U.S. Atlantic Command/Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic, talks with a woman while waiting to greet naval aviators returning from Operation Desert Storm. Carrier AIR WING 3 (CVW-3), embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67), is returning today

Adm. Leon A. Edney, commander-in-chief, U.S. Atlantic Command/Supreme ...

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

An officer is reunited with a loved one following his arrival at the station. Ships of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) battle group are returning to Norfolk following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

An officer is reunited with a loved one following his arrival at the s...

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 American flag flies aboard a PB Mark III patrol boat as the vessel travels near the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS SOUTH CAROLINA (CGN-37). The cruiser is returning to port from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

The American flag flies aboard a PB Mark III patrol boat as the vessel...

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

A 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

Sailors man the rails aboard the guided missile cruiser USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CG-58) as the ship is maneuvered toward the pier by a large harbor tug. The vessel is one of five ships of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group returning to Mayport following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

Sailors man the rails aboard the guided missile cruiser USS PHILIPPINE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

A petty officer is reunited with a loved one aboard the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN-40). The MISSISSIPPI has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A petty officer is reunited with a loved one aboard the nuclear-powere...

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 crew of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) mans the rails as the ship returns to Newport following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The crew of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operat... More

A port bow view of the frigate USS THOMAS C. HART (FF-1092) with sailors manning the rails as the vessel returns to port from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

A port bow view of the frigate USS THOMAS C. HART (FF-1092) with sailo...

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

A chief petty officer stands near a Destroyer Squadron 12 sign hung aboard the guided missile destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG-10) as the ship arrives in port. The SAMPSON has returned to Mayport today after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A chief petty officer stands near a Destroyer Squadron 12 sign hung ab...

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

A commercial tug boat accompanies the guided missile destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG-10) as the ship arrives at the natal station. The SAMPSON and other ships of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group are returning to Mayport after being deployed in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A commercial tug boat accompanies the guided missile destroyer USS SAM...

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

A sailor from the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN-40) is reunited with a loved one following the vessel's arrival in port. Ships of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) battle group are returning to Norfolk following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

A sailor from the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS MISSISSIP...

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

Family members and friends stand behind a line of sailors as they wait for the arrival of one of the eight ships returning to the naval station today. The aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) and seven ships of the KENNEDY and aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle groups are returning to Norfolk following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Family members and friends stand behind a line of sailors as they wait...

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

As the large harbor tug MENOMINEE (YTB-790) moves the ship into place, line handlers haul in on a messenger line to bring mooring line from the guided missile cruiser USS SAN JACINTO (CG-56) onto the pier. The JACINTO has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

As the large harbor tug MENOMINEE (YTB-790) moves the ship into place,...

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

Crew members line the rails of the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) following the vessel's arrival in port. The WISCONSIN, along with other ships of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) battle group, has returned from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

Crew members line the rails of the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) fo...

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

Crew members aboard the guided missile cruiser USS BIDDLE (CG-34) stand near a representation of the number of merchant ships that were boarded and searched by the BIDDLE's crew during the ship's participation in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. The BIDDLE and seven other ships are returning to Norfolk today after their deployment to the Persian Gulf region

Crew members aboard the guided missile cruiser USS BIDDLE (CG-34) stan...

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

Family members and friends look for their loved ones as ships of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) battle group return to Norfolk following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

Family members and friends look for their loved ones as ships of the a...

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

A sailor embraces his wife aboard his ship as the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) arrives in the background. The KENNEDY and seven ships of its battle group and the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group are returning to Norfolk following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A sailor embraces his wife aboard his ship as the aircraft carrier USS...

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

Crew members man the rails aboard the guided missile destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG-10) as the ship returns to Mayport after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Crew members man the rails aboard the guided missile destroyer USS SAM...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam... More

Crew members stand at the railing and in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) as they wait for the ship to anchor in port. The vessel has just returned from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

Crew members stand at the railing and in the hangar bay aboard the air...

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

A costumed juggler entertains the crowd waiting for the arrival of a ship returning from the Persian Gulf region. Five ships of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group are coming home to Mayport today after serving in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A costumed juggler entertains the crowd waiting for the arrival of a s...

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

A clown entertains some of the children in a crowd that has gathered on a pier to wait for the arrival of one of the ships of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group. The battle group is returning to Mayport after being deployed in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A clown entertains some of the children in a crowd that has gathered o...

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

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