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A message adorns one of the Mark 82 500-bombs mounted on the wing of a Strike Fighter Squadron 113 (VFA-113) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) during Operation Desert Storm

A message adorns one of the Mark 82 500-bombs mounted on the wing of a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Gulf Of Oman Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Bartlett Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military ... More

Two Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) F-14A Tomcat aircraft bank toward the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) during Operation Desert Storm

Two Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) F-14A Tomcat aircraft bank toward the ...

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

A BGM-109 Tomahawk land-attack missile (TLAN) is launched from a Mark 143 armored box launcher (ABL) aboard the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) during Operation Desert Storm

A BGM-109 Tomahawk land-attack missile (TLAN) is launched from a Mark ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bruce Morris Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

One of the Mark 38 5-inch/38-caliber guns aboard the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) is fired during Operation Desert Storm

One of the Mark 38 5-inch/38-caliber guns aboard the battleship USS WI...

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

Aviation ordnanceman fit ADM-141 tactical air-launched decoys to an Attack Squadron 46 (VA-46) A-7E Corsair II aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67). Aircraft aboard the KENNEDY are being fitted for strikes on Iraqi targets at the onset of Operation Desert Storm

Aviation ordnanceman fit ADM-141 tactical air-launched decoys to an At...

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

Aviation ordnancemen position AGM-88A HARM high-speed anti-radiation missiles on an elevator aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67). The missiles are being loaded on aircraft aboard the KENNEDY for strikes on Iraqi targets at the onset of Operation Desert Storm

Aviation ordnancemen position AGM-88A HARM high-speed anti-radiation m...

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

LT. CMDR. Mark Fox of Strike Fighter Squadron 81 (VFA-81) sits in the cockpit of the F/A-18C Hornet aircraft that he was flying when he became the first coalition pilot to shoot down an Iraqi MiG aircraft during Operation Desert Storm. VFA-81 is based aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60)

LT. CMDR. Mark Fox of Strike Fighter Squadron 81 (VFA-81) sits in the ...

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

As seen through the submarine's periscope, a BGM-109 Tomahawk land attack missile (TLAM) targeted on an Iraqi position rises into the sky after being fired from a vertical launch tube aboard the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS PITTSBURGH (SSN-720) during Operation Desert Storm

As seen through the submarine's periscope, a BGM-109 Tomahawk land att...

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

Members of Strike-Fighter Squadron 83 (VFA-83) speak with a pilot prior to conducting preflight checks on F/A-18 Hornet aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) during Operation Desert Storm

Members of Strike-Fighter Squadron 83 (VFA-83) speak with a pilot prio...

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

Aviation ordnancemen secure a bomb to a weapons pylon on a Strike Fighter Squadron 81 (VFA-81) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft on the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) during Operation Desert Storm

Aviation ordnancemen secure a bomb to a weapons pylon on a Strike Figh...

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

An Attack Squadron 35 (VA-35) A-6E Intruder aircraft sits on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) during Operation Desert Storm

An Attack Squadron 35 (VA-35) A-6E Intruder aircraft sits on the fligh...

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

An aviation ordnanceman on the hangar deck of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) uses a forklift to pick up a pallet of Mark 82 500-pound bombs brought aboard during an underway replenishment with a Sacramento class fast combat support ship, background. The SARATOGA is in the Red Sea to support OPERATION DESERT STORM

An aviation ordnanceman on the hangar deck of the aircraft carrier USS...

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

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

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

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

An extended exposure view of night flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) during Operation Desert Storm. An Attack Squadron 35 (VA-35) A-6E Intruder aircraft is on the No. 2 catapult at left

An extended exposure view of night flight operations aboard the aircra...

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

A Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) F-14A Tomcat aircraft flies over the liberated country following Operation Desert Storm. VF-33 is deployed aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66).

A Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) F-14A Tomcat aircraft flies over the lib...

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

Flight deck crew members watch as a Strike-Fighter Squadron 81 (VFA-81) F/A-18C Hornet aircraft takes off from the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) during Operation Desert Storm

Flight deck crew members watch as a Strike-Fighter Squadron 81 (VFA-81...

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 hookup man slips a second pole pendant onto the cargo hook of a CH-46D Sea Knight helicopter hovering over the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) during Operation Desert Storm. The helicopter is picking up a load of empty ammunition crates from the KENNEDY

A hookup man slips a second pole pendant onto the cargo hook of a CH-4...

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

Two sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) steady a pallet of Mark 82 500-pound bombs that was sent to the ship on a highline rig from a Sacramento class fast combat support ship, background, during Operation Desert Storm

Two sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) steady a ...

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

A squadron member photographs the pilot and radar intercept officer of a Fighter Squadron 74 (VF-74) F-14A Tomcat aircraft before they depart on a mission from the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) during Operation Desert Storm

A squadron member photographs the pilot and radar intercept officer of...

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

A starboard view of the guided missile cruiser USS SAN JACINTO (CG-56) underway as it moves into position for an underway replenishment during Operation Desert Storm

A starboard view of the guided missile cruiser USS SAN JACINTO (CG-56)...

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

Aviation ordnancemen deliver two skids of Mark 20 Rockeye II cluster bombs, left and center, and a skid of general-purpose bombs to the area in front of three Attack Squadron 35 (VA-35) A-6E Intruder aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) during Operation Desert Storm. An EA-6B Prowler aircraft is at right

Aviation ordnancemen deliver two skids of Mark 20 Rockeye II cluster b...

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

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

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

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

A view of the underside of a Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) F-14A Tomcat aircraft as it returns to the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) after an escort mission during Operation Desert Storm. The aircraft is carrying AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles on the outboard part of each wing pylon and AIM-7 Sparrow missiles on the inboard part. Beneath the fuselage is one AIM-7 Sparrow and two AIM-54 Phoenix missiles.

A view of the underside of a Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) F-14A Tomcat ...

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

Members of a boarding party from the guided missile destroyer USS WILLIAM V. PRATT (DDG-44) prepare to enter the cargo hold aboard the Turkish freighter Rize K, during an inspection of the vessel, 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

A Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 125 (VAW-125) E-2C Hawkeye aircraft gets a final check before being launched from the No. 1 catapult aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) during Operation Desert Storm

A Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 125 (VAW-125) E-2C Hawkeye a...

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

A flight crewman from Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 9 (HS-9) stands behind the M-60D machine gun mounted in the doorway of an SH-3H Sea King helicopter on the flight deck of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) during Operation Desert Storm

A flight crewman from Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 9 (HS-9) stan...

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

The fast combat support ship USS DETROIT (AOE-4) is flanked by the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) left, and the guided missile cruiser USS SAN JACINTO (CG-56) as the ships conduct an underway replenishment during Operation Desert Storm

The fast combat support ship USS DETROIT (AOE-4) is flanked by the air...

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

Crew members of the destroyer tender USS YELLOWSTONE (AD-41) enjoy a barbecue on a pier at a port on the Red Sea during Operation Desert Storm.

Crew members of the destroyer tender USS YELLOWSTONE (AD-41) enjoy a b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: USS Yellowstone(AD 41) Country: Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: STAFF SGT. Lee F. Corkran Release Status: ... More

Aircraft crowd the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) as the ship operates in the gulf during Operation Desert Storm.

Aircraft crowd the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV...

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

The hangar deck elevator lifts Mark 82 500-pound bombs from magazines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) during Operation Desert Storm

The hangar deck elevator lifts Mark 82 500-pound bombs from magazines ...

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

SENIOR CHIEF Machinist's Mate Dennis Cutler watches the sun rise over the Sinai Peninsula from the deck of the guided missile destroyer USS WILLIAM V. PRATT (DDG-44). The PRATT, flagship of the Maritime Interdiction Force, has been enforcing U.N. trade sanctions against Iraq during Operation Desert Storm

SENIOR CHIEF Machinist's Mate Dennis Cutler watches the sun rise over ...

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

Members of the Marine detachment from the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN-71) advance down a ladder aboard the fleet oiler USNS JOSHUA HUMPRHEYS (T-AO-188) during boarding team training. The Marines are being trained by members of Sea-Air-Land (SEAL) Team 8, which 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

Boatswain's Mate 1ST Class Daniel Creasman, a crew member from the repair ship USS JASON (AR-8), handles a mooring line aboard the Kuwaiti tugboat A1-MUTLAA. Creasman 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

Boatswain's Mate 1ST Class Daniel Creasman, a crew member from the rep...

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

Bearing a desert camouflage paint scheme, an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) A-7E Corsair aircraft assigned to the commander and deputy commander of Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) sits on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67). The camels painted beneath the aircraft's canopy indicate the number of combat missions flown by its pilot during Operation Desert Storm

Bearing a desert camouflage paint scheme, an Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Paul A. Hawhorne Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

The guided missile destroyer USS WILLIAM V. PRATT (DDG-44) conducts a Maritime Interdiction Force mission supporting U.N. trade sanctions against Iraq in the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm

The guided missile destroyer USS WILLIAM V. PRATT (DDG-44) conducts a ...

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 Navy cameraman videotapes flight operations 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 Navy cameraman videotapes flight operations aboard the amphibious as...

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

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter comes in for a landing on the helicopter pad of the Military Sealift Command-operated fleet oiler USNS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS (T-AO-188) in the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm. The guided missile destroyer USS WILLIAM V. PRATT (DDG-44) is approaching in the background

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter comes in for a landing on the helic...

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

SENIOR CHIEF Machinist's mate Dennis Cutler and Boilerman Technician 2nd Class Thomas Coppie converse as they watch the sun rise over the Sinai Peninsula from the deck of the guided missile destroyer USS WILLIAM V. PRATT (DDG-44). The PRATT, flagship of the Maritime Interdiction Force, has been enforcing U.N. trade sanctions against Iraq during Operation Desert Storm

SENIOR CHIEF Machinist's mate Dennis Cutler and Boilerman Technician 2...

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

A chief petty officer assigned to the amphibious transport dock USS NASHVILLE (LPD-13) embraces his daughters as his wife looks on. The NASHVILLE 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 amphibious transport dock USS NA...

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 sailor is silhouetted against the sea as he stands watch aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NEW ORLEANS (LPH-11) during mine-clearing operations in the gulf following the cease-fire that ended Operation Desert Storm. An Edenton class salvage and rescue ship is in the background

A sailor is silhouetted against the sea as he stands watch aboard the ...

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

A crew member from the combat stores ship USS SYLVANIA (AFS-2) stands in the rain as he holds his baby upon return from deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

A crew member from the combat stores ship USS SYLVANIA (AFS-2) stands ...

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

Sailors paint some of the external fittings and sufaces aboard the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) as they help prepare the ship for its arrival at Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. The MACDONOUGH will return to Charleston tomorrow following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Sailors paint some of the external fittings and sufaces aboard the gui...

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

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II and his aide walk across the flight deck of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) to board a Helicopter Light Anti-submarine Squadron 36 (HSL-36) SH-2F Sea Sprite helicopter after Kelsos visit to the ship. The NICHOLAS is returning to its home port of 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 and his aide walk acr...

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

The crew of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) stands at attention on the bow as CHIEF of Naval Operations Frank B. Kelso II and CMDR. Dennis G. Morral, commanding officer of the NICHOLAS, head aft following an awards ceremony aboard the ship. The NICHOLAS is returning to its home port of Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The crew of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) stands at...

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

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II presents a Navy Commendation Medal to a petty officer during an awards ceremony aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47). Kelso is visiting the NICHOLAS prior to its arrival at Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., to which the ship is returning 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 presents a Navy Comme...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM/SHIELD Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Public Co... 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 Base, Charleston State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter takes off from the flight deck of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47). The NICHOLAS is en route to its home port at Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., after serving in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

An SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter takes off from the flight deck of the gu...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Oscar Sosa Release Status: Released to Pub... More

Crew members man the rails aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) as the ship nears its home port of Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region from Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Crew members man the rails aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHO...

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

A woman waves a flag as she stands on the pier to welcome the amphibious assault ship USS OKINAWA (LPH-3). The ship is stopping at Subic Bay during its return voyage to San Diego after its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A woman waves a flag as she stands on the pier to welcome the amphibio...

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

LT. CMDR. Greg Sawyer, a bombardier-navigator with Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75), is reunited with his family on the flight line. VA-75 has returned to Oceana following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

LT. CMDR. Greg Sawyer, a bombardier-navigator with Attack Squadron 75 ...

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

The pilot and radar intercept officer of a Fighter Squadron 103 (VF-103) F-14A Tomcat aircraft look out over the crowd as they taxi along the flight line. VF-103 has returned to Oceana following its deployment to the Red Sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The pilot and radar intercept officer of a Fighter Squadron 103 (VF-10...

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

The six SH-3H Sea King helicopters of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 3 (HS-3) pass over the port area after flying off of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60). The SARATOGA and elements of its battle group are returning to Mayport after being deployed in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The six SH-3H Sea King helicopters of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadr...

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 video cameraman films the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) from his vantage point aboard a PB Mark III patrol boat. The cruiser is returning to Norfolk following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

A video cameraman films the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES...

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 wait on the pier as crew members disembark from the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64). The WISCONSIN has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Family members and friends wait on the pier as crew members disembark ...

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 stand on the stern of the destroyer USS SPRUANCE (DD-963) as they prepare to come ashore following the ship's return to port. The SPRUANCE and four other ships of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group have returned from the Persian Gulf area after being deployed during Operation Desert Storm

Crew members stand on the stern of the destroyer USS SPRUANCE (DD-963)...

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 starboard bow view of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) underway off the Virginia Capes. The Kennedy is returning to Naval Station, Norfolk, Va., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. The aircraft of the KENNEDY's air wing flew off the ship yesterday to return to their home stations

A starboard bow view of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-6...

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

Family members and friends on the pier wave to their loved ones aboard the guided missile destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG-10) as the ship ties up. The SAMPSON has returned to Mayport today after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Family members and friends on the pier wave to their loved ones aboard...

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 comes alongside the guided missile cruiser USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CG-58) as the ship arrives at the naval station. The PHILIPPINE SEA 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 comes alongside the guided missile cruiser USS P...

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

Sailors man the rail aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) following the ship's arrival in port. The vessel has just returned from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

Sailors man the rail aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (...

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 and friends of crew members aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) board the ship upon the vessel's return to port along with four other ships of the battle group. The vessel's have returned from the Persian Gulf area after being deployed during Operation Desert Storm

Family and friends of crew members aboard the aircraft carrier USS SAR...

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

Crew members line the rails aboard the frigate USS THOMAS C. HART (FF-1092) as they look for their family and friends on the pier following the vessel's arrival in port. The frigate, 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 aboard the frigate USS THOMAS C. HART (FF-...

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

Friends and family members of crewmen assigned to the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) hold up their signs, balloons and flags as they welcome the ship home. The WISCONSIN is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Friends and family members of crewmen assigned to the battleship USS W...

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

Friends and family members crowd the pier to welcome home their loved ones. Five ships of the aircraft USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group are returning to Mayport today after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Friends and family members crowd the pier to welcome home their loved ...

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

Some friends and family members remain on the pier as others go aboard the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) following the ship's arrival at Pier 5. The WISCONSIN and seven other ships returned to Norfolk today after their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Some friends and family members remain on the pier as others go aboard...

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 and his wife are reunited aboard the frigate USS ELMER MONTGOMERY (FF-1082). The ELMER MONTGOMERY has returned to Mayport today after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

An officer and his wife are reunited aboard the frigate USS ELMER MONT...

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

Two large harbor tugs accompany the frigate USS THOMAS C. HART (FF-1092) as the ship returns to the naval station following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Two large harbor tugs accompany the frigate USS THOMAS C. HART (FF-109...

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 wait behind a fence as the guided missile cruiser USS SAN JACINTO (CG-56) arrives at the pier. The SAN JACINTO is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Family members and friends wait behind a fence as the guided missile c...

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

Members of the sea and anchor detail stand beneath the jack on the bow of the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) as the ship ties up to the pier. The WISCONSIN has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Members of the sea and anchor detail stand beneath the jack on the bow...

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

Four boys wait for the arrival of one of the five ships of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group. The ships are returning to Mayport today after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Four boys wait for the arrival of one of the five ships of the aircraf...

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

Friends and family members of a sailor aboard the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) hold up a banner as the ship arrives at Pier 5. The WISCONSIN and seven other ships are returning to Norfolk today after their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Friends and family members of a sailor aboard the battleship USS WISCO...

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 sailor holds his daughter during a reunion with his family aboard the frigate USS ELMER MONTGOMERY (FF-1082). The ELMER MONTGOMERY has returned to Mayport after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A sailor holds his daughter during a reunion with his family aboard th...

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

Crowd members display flags, banners and balloons as they welcome home the crews of five ships of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group. The vessels are returning to Mayport from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

Crowd members display flags, banners and balloons as they welcome home...

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

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

Family and friends line a pier during a welcome home celebration for sailors returning from Operation Desert Storm. The frigate USS W.S. SIMS (FF-1059) is in the background

Family and friends line a pier during a welcome home celebration for s...

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 port bow view of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) as the vessel approaches Naval Station, Norfolk, following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

A port bow view of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) as...

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

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES (CG-51) returning to Norfolk following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

A starboard bow view of the guided missile cruiser USS THOMAS S. GATES...

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 family of a sailor assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS SAN JACINTO (CG-45) waits for the ship to arrive at the pier. The SAN JACINTO has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The family of a sailor assigned to the guided missile cruiser USS SAN ...

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

Family and friends of crew members aboard the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) hold banners and balloons as they prepare for their loved ones to come ashore following the vessel's return from deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bob S... More

The guided missile cruiser USS BIDDLE (CG-34) approaches Naval Station, Norfolk, VA., as it returns from its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The guided missile cruiser USS BIDDLE (CG-34) approaches Naval Station...

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

A sailor hugs his children upon his arrival at the station aboard one of five ships of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group. The vessels have returned from the Persian Gulf area after being deployed during Operation Desert Storm

A sailor hugs his children upon his arrival at the station aboard one ...

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

Crewmen aboard the frigate USS ELMER MONTGOMERY (FF-1082) look out at the crowd gathered on the pier to meet their ship. The ELMER MONTGOMERY has returned to Mayport today after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Crewmen aboard the frigate USS ELMER MONTGOMERY (FF-1082) look out at ...

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

Crewmen on the deck of the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) stand by during mine-clearing oeprations following the cease-fire that ended Operation Desert Storm

Crewmen on the deck of the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) stan...

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

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

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

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

Commercial harbor tugs maneuver the replenishment oiler USS KALAMAZOO (AOR-6) toward the dock as the vessel returns to Norfolk from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

Commercial harbor tugs maneuver the replenishment oiler USS KALAMAZOO ...

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 families and friends of sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4), left background, walk through the rain to meet the ship as it arrives at the pier. The NASSAU is returning to Norfolk after nearly eight months on deployment, during which time the ship's sailors and embarked Marines were involved in Operation Sharp Edge in Liberia and Operation Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf region

The families and friends of sailors assigned to the amphibious assault...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMSHARP EDGE Base: Onslow Bay State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Oper... More

Visiting dignitaries prepare to board the miscellaneous command ship USS LA SALLE (AGF-3). The LA SALLE is the flagship of the Command ship Force and is also serving as the flagship for coalition mine-clearing efforts in the Persian Gulf following the cease-fire that ended Operation Desert Storm

Visiting dignitaries prepare to board the miscellaneous command ship U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Rudy D. Pahoyo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

As a local marching band plays below them, Marines from the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (4th MEB) crowd along the edge of the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS RALEIGH (LPD-1) as the ship arrives at the pier. The Marines, who were deployed aboard the RALEIGH in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, will disembark at Morehead City to return to Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C

As a local marching band plays below them, Marines from the 4th Marine...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camer... More

A color guard from the 2nd Marine Regiment disembarks from the amphibious transport dock USS SHREVEPORT (LPD-12) to take part in an arrival ceremony on the pier. The Marines of the 2nd Marine Regiment who were deployed aboard the SHREVEPORT in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm will disembark at Morehead City to return to Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C

A color guard from the 2nd Marine Regiment disembarks from the amphibi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camer... More

An aviator is reunited with a loved one after arriving at the station along with other members of Carrier AIR WING 1 (CVW-1). The wing, stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66), has returned from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

An aviator is reunited with a loved one after arriving at the station ...

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 sailor from the amphibious assault ship USS OKINAWA (LPH-3) is reunited with his family following the vessel's return to home port. The OKINAWA is returning from service in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

A sailor from the amphibious assault ship USS OKINAWA (LPH-3) is reuni...

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

Sailors aboard the dock landing ship USS GUNSTON HALL (LSD-44) look for their loved ones in the crowd gathered for the ship's arrival. The vessel has returned to port following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

Sailors aboard the dock landing ship USS GUNSTON HALL (LSD-44) look fo...

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

A red, white and blue garland hangs from the bow of the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD-43) as the ship is accompanied through the harbor by the large harbor tug CANONCHET (YTB-823). The FORT MCHENRY is returning to San Diego following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A red, white and blue garland hangs from the bow of the dock landing s...

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

Crew members stand near a Mark 15 Phalanx close-in weapons system as they wave to loved ones from the railing of the amphibious assault ship USS OKINAWA (LPH-3). The vessel is returning from service in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

Crew members stand near a Mark 15 Phalanx close-in weapons system as t...

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

A pilot from Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102) is reunited with a loved one following his squadron's arrival at the station with other aircraft of Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1). The wing, stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66), has returned to Oceana following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

A pilot from Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102) is reunited with a loved on...

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

With the help of a pair of friends, two sailors assigned to the dock landing ship USS FORT MCHENRY (LSD-43) carry some of their gear across the pier as they depart on liberty. The FORT MCHENRY has returned to San Diego following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

With the help of a pair of friends, two sailors assigned to the dock l...

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

A catapult crewman sits at his control console on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) between launches as the aircraft of Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1) depart the ship to return to their home bases after being deployed aboard the AMERICA for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. The AMERICA and its battle group will return to Naval Station, Norfolk, Va., on April 18th

A catapult crewman sits at his control console on the flight deck of t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2(Ac) Thomas E. Witham Release Status: Relea... More

An aviator is reunited with his children after arriving at the station along with other members of Carrier AIR WING 1 (CVW-1). The wing, stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66), has returned from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

An aviator is reunited with his children after arriving at the station...

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 begin to disembark from the amphibious assault ship USS OKINAWA (LPH-3) as others wave from the flight deck and catwalks. The OKINAWA has returned to San Diego following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Sailors begin to disembark from the amphibious assault ship USS OKINAW...

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

Crew members aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) take photographs upon their arrival in port. The AMERICA has just returned to Norfolk following deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

Crew members aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) take phot...

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

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