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A close-up view of a portion of the bow of the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH-20). The COMFORT is preparing to depart for the Persian Gulf region, where it will remain on station in support of Operation Desert Shield

A close-up view of a portion of the bow of the hospital ship USNS COMF...

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

Marines from Aircraft Group 14 (MAG-14) load their gear onto buses as they prepare to depart for the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

Marines from Aircraft Group 14 (MAG-14) load their gear onto buses as ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Opera... More

Lance CPL. Sidney Aviz, a Marine deployed aboard the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH-9), wears an American flag in his helmet during exercise Imminent Thunder, a readiness exercise conducted by forces operating in the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

Lance CPL. Sidney Aviz, a Marine deployed aboard the amphibious assaul...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IMMINENT THUNDERDESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Ac) Scott M. Allen Release Status: Released to Publ... More

Marines and sailors crowd the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) to listen to President George Bush speak during his visit to the ship. The president is paying Thanksgiving Day visits to U.S. military personnel deployed to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

Marines and sailors crowd the flight deck of the amphibious assault sh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4) Scene Camera Operator: CAPT. Michael Edrington Release Status: Released to Public Comb... More

Crew members man the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the vessel passes the Arizona Memorial. The carrier is returning to the United States after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield

Crew members man the rails aboard the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENC...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 Bouvia... More

The utility landing craft LCU-1663 backs away from the landing after picking up several Marine Corps vehicles during the loading of ships that will transport Marine units to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

The utility landing craft LCU-1663 backs away from the landing after p...

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

MAJ. Larry Richter, left, and 1ST LT. Bob Dittus review briefing information in base operations prior to a flight to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

MAJ. Larry Richter, left, and 1ST LT. Bob Dittus review briefing infor...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Eaker Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Flight crewmen are issued nuclear-biological-chemical (NBC) protection gear before deploying to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

Flight crewmen are issued nuclear-biological-chemical (NBC) protection...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Hurlburt Field State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. G... More

A Marine UH-1N Iroquois helicopter flies toward the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA 4) as it lies anchored off the coast of North Carolina near Morehead City. The NASSAU is embarking Marines that will be transported to the Persian Gulf region for Operation DESERT SHIELD

A Marine UH-1N Iroquois helicopter flies toward the amphibious assault...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Schawalder Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

A Marine sergeant plays his guitar as he waits with his unit to embark aboard a ship for transportation to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

A Marine sergeant plays his guitar as he waits with his unit to embark...

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

The Bermudan tug boat Faithful approaches the bow of the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) as the ship pulls in for a visit two days before its return to Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. The ship is returning from its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The Bermudan tug boat Faithful approaches the bow of the guided missil...

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

A quartermaster aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) uses a telescopic alidade to take a bearing off the coast of Bermuda as the ship returns to Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A quartermaster aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47...

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

An officer speaks to the lee helmsman on the bridge of the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) as the ship steams toward its home port of 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

An officer speaks to the lee helmsman on the bridge of the guided miss...

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, second from left, greets each of the officers of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) following an awards ceremony aboard the ship. The NICHOLAS is returning to its home port of Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., after its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, second from left, gr...

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

Followed by several small craft, the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) sails up the Cooper River toward Naval Station, Charleston, S.C. The MACDONOUGH is returning to Charleston following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Followed by several small craft, the guided missile destroyer USS MACD...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: JO2 Oscar... More

Family members and friends hold up signs and flags as the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47), background, and the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) arrive at the pier. 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 hold up signs and flags as the guided missi...

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

Family members and friends hold signs and balloons as they wait for the destroyer tender USS YELLOWSTONE (AD-41) to tie up at the pier. The YELLOWSTONE is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. An Attack Squadron 35 (VA-35) A-6E Intruder aircraft sits on the YELLOWSTONE's helicopter deck

Family members and friends hold signs and balloons as they wait for th...

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

The large harbor tug WAUWATOSA (YTB-775) moves the amphibious assault ship USS OKINAWA (LPH-3) over to the pier as the ship arrives in port. The OKINAWA 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

The large harbor tug WAUWATOSA (YTB-775) moves the amphibious assault ...

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

A reporter from a local television station prepares to interview Adm. Leon A. Edney, left, commander in chief, U.S. Atlantic Command. Edney is at Oceana to help welcome the fighter and heavy attack squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) and carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17), which are returning to the air station following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A reporter from a local television station prepares to interview Adm. ...

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

LT. j.g. Dan Mayo of Fighter Squadron 103 (VF-103) is reunited with his wife upon his arrival at the air station. VF-103 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

LT. j.g. Dan Mayo of Fighter Squadron 103 (VF-103) is reunited with hi...

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

LT. Justin Ryan of Attack Squadron 35 (CA-35) is welcomed by Meyera E. Obendorf, the mayor of Virginia Beach, Va., upon his arrival at the air station. 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

LT. Justin Ryan of Attack Squadron 35 (CA-35) is welcomed by Meyera E....

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 large American flag made of balloons is hoisted over the crowd gathered on the pier to welcome the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60). The SARATOGA and its battle group are returning to Mayport following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A large American flag made of balloons is hoisted over the crowd gathe...

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 pizza delivery employees wait on the pier beside the guided missile cruiser USS BIDDLE (CG-34). The BIDDLE has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Two pizza delivery employees wait on the pier beside the guided missil...

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

The large harbor tug CHESANING (YTB-769) sprays streams of water into the air as it passes the crowd 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

The large harbor tug CHESANING (YTB-769) sprays streams of water into ...

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 crowd the pier to welcome home their loved ones. Five ships of the aircraft carrier 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 SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Cam... More

CAPT. Mike Connor and other members of his unit salute the colors upon their arrival at the base. Connor's unit has returned to the United States following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

CAPT. Mike Connor and other members of his unit salute the colors upon...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: George Air Force Base State: California(CA) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Cam... More

A petty officer is reunited with his family aboard the guided missile cruiser USS SAN JACINTO (CG-45). The SAN JACINTO 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 his family aboard the guided missile ...

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 aboard the guided missile destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG-10) look out over the crowd on the pier. The SAMPSON has returned to Mayport after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Sailors aboard the guided missile destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG-10) look ...

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

Tug boats push the destroyer USS SPRUANCE (DD-963) into place alongside the pier. The SPRUANCE is returning to Mayport after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Tug boats push the destroyer USS SPRUANCE (DD-963) into place alongsid...

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

Hundreds of people wait on the shore as the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) is moved into place alongside the pier. The SARATOGA and its battle group are returning to Mayport following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Hundreds of people wait on the shore as the aircraft carrier USS SARAT...

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

The large harbor tug MENOMINEE (YTB-790) and a commercial tug escort the guided missile cruiser USS SAN JACINTO (CG-56) as the ship arrives at the naval station. The SAN JACINTO is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The large harbor tug MENOMINEE (YTB-790) and a commercial tug escort t...

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) holds his daughter as they are reunited on the pier. The THOMAS S. GATES has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

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

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

Well-wishers watch from the shore as the guided missile destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG-10) arrives at the naval station. The SAMPSON is returning to Mayport following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Well-wishers watch from the shore as the guided missile destroyer USS ...

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 Came... More

An aircraft handler relaxes during a break in flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). The RANGER is on station in the Persian Gulf region following Operation Desert Storm

An aircraft handler relaxes during a break in flight operations aboard...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Gregg L. Snaza Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Officers and crewmen stand on a bridge wing aboard the replenishment oiler USS KANSAS CITY (AOR-3) during an underway replenishment with the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). The RANGER and its battle group are on station in the Persian Gulf region following Operation Desert Storm

Officers and crewmen stand on a bridge wing aboard the replenishment o...

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

An M-88A1 armored recovery vehicle assists a stalled M-60A1 tank from Company A, 2nd Tank Battalion, as several AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicles from 2nd Plt., Co. A, 2nd Assault Amphibian Bn., drive around them. The 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade's (4th MEB 's) ground units are coming ashore at Onslow Beach after disembarking from the amphibious ships on which they were deployed in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

An M-88A1 armored recovery vehicle assists a stalled M-60A1 tank from ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America ... More

A crash and rescue crewman aboard the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) passes the time while on standby during a vertical replenishment. The RANGER and its battle group are on station in the Persian Gulf region following Operation Desert Storm

A crash and rescue crewman aboard the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-...

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

A plane captain polishes the canopy of an F-14A Tomcat aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61). The RANGER and its battle group are on station in the Persian Gulf region following Operation Desert Storm

A plane captain polishes the canopy of an F-14A Tomcat aircraft on the...

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

Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) stand by to move a pallet of supplies as it is lowered to the flight deck by a Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 11 (HC-11) HH-46D Sea Knight helicopter during a vertical replenishment with the replenishment oiler USS KANSAS CITY (AOR-3). The ships are on station in the Persian Gulf region following Operation Desert Storm

Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS RANGER (CV-61) stand by to mov...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO1(Sw) Gregg L. Snaza Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Marines from the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (4th MEB) carry their gear across the pier before boarding transportation to Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Marines of the 4th MEB are returning to Camp Lejeune after being deployed aboard amphibious ships in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Marines from the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (4th MEB) carry thei...

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

As the members of a local marching band applaud them, Marines from the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (4th MEB) cross the pier to board transportation for Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C. The Marines of the 4th MEB are returning to Camp Lejeune after their deployment aboard amphibious ships in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

As the members of a local marching band applaud them, Marines from the...

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

Marines from the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (4th MEB) load their packs onto a semi-trailer after disembarking from the amphibious transport dock USS TRENTON (LPD-12). The Marines, who were deployed aboard the Trenton in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, are preparing to return to Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C

Marines from the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (4th MEB) load their...

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

Line handlers stand by as the large harbor tugs PADUCAH (YTB-758) and MENOMINEE (YTB-790) move the amphibious transport dock USS SHREVEPORT (LPD-12) alongside the pier. The SHREVEPORT is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Line handlers stand by as the large harbor tugs PADUCAH (YTB-758) and ...

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 red, white and blue garland hangs from the bow of the amphibious cargo ship USS DURHAM (LKA-114) as two commercial tugs move the ship into its berth at the pier. The DURHAM has returned 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 amphibious car...

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

Two sailors assigned to the amphibious transport dock USS SHREVEPORT (LPD-12) are reunited with their loved ones after the ship's arrival at the pier. The SHREVEPORT has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Two sailors assigned to the amphibious transport dock USS SHREVEPORT (...

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

Family members and friends climb up the accommodation ladder to go aboard the amphibious transport dock USS RALEIGH (LPD-1) after its arrival at the base. The RALEIGH has returned to Little Creek following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Family members and friends climb up the accommodation ladder to go abo...

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

Sailors stand behind banners hanging over the side of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) as the ship arrives at the pier. The AMERICA is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Sailors stand behind banners hanging over the side of the aircraft car...

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 tank landing ship USS LAMOURE COUNTY (LST-1194), right, arrives at the pier as the families and friends of its crew wait in the rain. The LAMOURE COUNTY if returning to Little Creek following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. The tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST-1180) is at left

The tank landing ship USS LAMOURE COUNTY (LST-1194), right, arrives at...

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

The large harbor tug SANTAQUIN (YTB-824) moves the dock landing ship USS PORTLAND (LSD-37) alongside the pier. The PORTLAND is returning to Little Creek following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The large harbor tug SANTAQUIN (YTB-824) moves the dock landing ship U...

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

SGT. Mark Howard, U.S. Army, and his wife, Dana, hold up an American flag as they watch the arrival of the hospital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH-19). The MERCY is returning to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

SGT. Mark Howard, U.S. Army, and his wife, Dana, hold up an American f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORMDESERT SHIELD Base: San Francisco State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Op... More

Some of the officers and enlisted personnel assigned to the destroyer tender USS ACADIA (AD-42) stand near a sign hanging from a railing aboard the ship. The ACADIA has returned to San Diego following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Some of the officers and enlisted personnel assigned to the destroyer ...

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

The destroyer tender USS ACADIA (AD-42) lies tied up at the pier after returning to San Diego following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The destroyer tender USS ACADIA (AD-42) lies tied up at the pier after...

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 destroyer tender USS ACADIA (AD-42) stand on the ship's bow to look out at the crowd gathered on the pier. The ACADIA is returning to San Diego following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Crew members aboard the destroyer tender USS ACADIA (AD-42) stand on t...

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 sailor from the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS LOUISVILLE (SSN-724) is reunited with his child following the vessel's arrival in port. The LOUISVILLE has returned to San Diego following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, during which it became the first submarine to launch a Tomahawk land attack missile in a wartime situation. The submarine tender USS DIXON (AS-37) is moored to a pier in the background

A sailor from the nuclear-powered attack submarine USS LOUISVILLE (SSN...

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

The fast combat support ship USS SACRAMENTO (AOE 1) gets underway following a visit to the naval station. The SACRAMENTAO is en route to its home port of Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Washington, after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation DESERT SHIELD and Operation DESERT STORM.

The fast combat support ship USS SACRAMENTO (AOE 1) gets underway foll...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD, DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene... More

A view of the artwork painted on a bulkhead aboard the battleship USS MISSOURI (BB-63) to signify the 289 16-inch/50-caliber projectiles fired by the ship in support of Operation Desert Storm. The MISSOURI has stopped at Pearl Harbor during its return voyage to Naval Station, Long Beach, Calif., after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.

A view of the artwork painted on a bulkhead aboard the battleship USS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene C... More

Sailors and Marines man the rails aboard the amphibious transport dock USS JUNEAU (LPD-10) as the ship arrives at Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, for a port visit before returning to Naval Station, San Diego, Calif. The JUNEAU is returning to the U.S. following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.

Sailors and Marines man the rails aboard the amphibious transport dock...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 John Bouvia Re... More

An amidships view of the destroyer USS ELLIOT (DD-967) as it arrives for a visit to the naval station. The ELLIOT is en route to its home port of Naval Station, San Diego, Calif., after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Storm.

An amidships view of the destroyer USS ELLIOT (DD-967) as it arrives f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operato... More

The dock landing ship USS ANCHORAGE (LSD-36) arrives at Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, for a port visit before returning to Naval Station, San Diego, Calif. The ANCHORAGE is returning to the U.S. following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.

The dock landing ship USS ANCHORAGE (LSD-36) arrives at Naval Station,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 John Bouvia Re... More

Marines man the rails in front of several Marine Corps OV-10 Bronco aircraft on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS JUNEAU (LPD-10) as it arrives for a visit to the naval station. The JUNEAU is stopping at Pearl Harbor while en route to its home port of Naval Station, San Diego, Calif., after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.

Marines man the rails in front of several Marine Corps OV-10 Bronco ai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Pearl Harbor State: Hawaii(HI) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene C... More

Sailors standing near the stern of the amphibious transport dock USS VANCOUVER (LPD-2) cheer as their ship arrives at the pier. The VANCOUVER is returning to San Diego following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. The VANCOUVER also took part in Operation Sea Angel, which provided aid to cyclone victims in Bangladesh

Sailors standing near the stern of the amphibious transport dock USS V...

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 the banners hanging along the port side of the submarine tender USS MCKEE (AS-41) as the ship arrives at the pier. The MCKEE is returning to San Diego after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Storm

Crew members stand near the banners hanging along the port side of the...

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

M-1A1 Abrams main battle tanks, M-88A1 armored recovery vehicles and an M-978 heavy expanded mobility tactical truck (HEMTT) fuel tanker sit on the pier after being unloaded from the Military Sealift Command-chartered vehicle cargo ship CAPE HUDSON (T-AKR-5066). The CAPE HUDSON transported the vehicles and other equipment back from the Persian Gulf region, where they were used in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

M-1A1 Abrams main battle tanks, M-88A1 armored recovery vehicles and a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: La Porte State: Texas(TX) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Dewayne B. S... More

An M-816 5-ton wrecker is driven onto the Saudi Arabian roll-on/roll-off cargo ship SAUDI HAIL during loading operations at Blount Island Terminal. Helicopters and support equipment of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) are being loaded aboard the SAUDI HAIL for transport to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

An M-816 5-ton wrecker is driven onto the Saudi Arabian roll-on/roll-o...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Jacksonville State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Mark... More

An F/A-18C Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 22 (VFA-22) conducts an in-flight refueling with a U.S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft. VFA-22 is based aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72), which is operating in the Persian Gulf region during its first Western Pacific deployment.

An F/A-18C Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron 22 (VFA-22) co...

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

A starboard view of the Military Sealift Command-chartered cargo ship Cape Nome (T-AK-1014) underway as it departs Naval Station, Norfolk, Va., for the Persian Gulf region

A starboard view of the Military Sealift Command-chartered cargo ship ...

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

Sailors and Marines aboard the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) listen to an address by CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II. The MIDWAY is deployed in the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

Sailors and Marines aboard the aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) lis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Ac) Scott M. Allen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

A postal clerk weighs a package being mailed by a crewman aboard the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19). The BLUE RIDGE is deployed in the Persian Gulf region to support Operation Desert Shield

A postal clerk weighs a package being mailed by a crewman aboard the a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 John C. Carnes Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military... More

Military trucks, trailers and shelters that are being sent to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield sit in a staging area before being loaded aboard a ship

Military trucks, trailers and shelters that are being sent to the Pers...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Bayonne State: New Jersey (NJ) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Marc D. Ha... More

STAFF SGT. Ronnie Cameron uses a forklift to position a cabinet in the doorway of a KC-135A Stratotanker aircraft. The aircraft will be carrying its cargo to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

STAFF SGT. Ronnie Cameron uses a forklift to position a cabinet in the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Eaker Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

The amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) heads out to sea after embarking the Marine units that it will carry to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield. The tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST-1180) is tied up at left

The amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) heads out to sea afte...

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

A member of the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit helps ready a 1ST Special Operations Wing MH-53J Pave Low III helicopter for transport to the Persian Gulf region to support Operation Desert Shield

A member of the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit helps ready a 1ST Speci...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Hurlburt Field State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT. G... More

A J-57 aircraft engine is hauled aboard a KC-135A Stratotanker aircraft bound for the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

A J-57 aircraft engine is hauled aboard a KC-135A Stratotanker aircraf...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Eaker Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Second LT. Walter Otto, center, a weather officer with Detachment 14, 26th Weather Squadron, briefs an air crew on current and expected weather conditions prior to the crew's flight to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

Second LT. Walter Otto, center, a weather officer with Detachment 14, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Eaker Air Force Base State: Arkansas (AR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Marines wait with their equipment on the pier. The Marines will be boarding U.S. Navy ships for transportation to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

Marines wait with their equipment on the pier. The Marines will be boa...

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

The national ensign flies from the stern of a U.S. Navy ship at anchor in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Storm

The national ensign flies from the stern of a U.S. Navy ship at anchor...

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 14 (VF-14) F-14A Tomcat aircraft approaches the refueling drogue trailing behind an Air Force KC-10A Extender aircraft while on patrol in the Persian Gulf region following the cease-fire that ended Operation Desert Storm. VF-14 is based aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67)

A Fighter Squadron 14 (VF-14) F-14A Tomcat aircraft approaches the ref...

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

A sailor manning the No. 3 repair locker during a damage control drill aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47). The NICHOLAS is en route to Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A sailor manning the No. 3 repair locker during a damage control drill...

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

A petty officer from Light Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 44 (HSL-44) performs maintenance on the main rotor of one of the squadron's SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopters embarked aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47). The NICHOLAS is en route to Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A petty officer from Light Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 44 (HSL-...

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 sailor listens to a tape as he dusts the bulkhead fixtures in a passageway aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47). The NICHOLAS is en route to Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A sailor listens to a tape as he dusts the bulkhead fixtures in a pass...

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

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II uses the ship's internal communication system to speak to the crew of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) as the ship returns 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 uses the ship's inter...

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 Lee helmsman polishes the brass on the engine order telegraph while standing watch on the bridge of the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) as the ship steams toward 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

The Lee helmsman polishes the brass on the engine order telegraph whil...

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, left, and CMDR. Dennis G. Morral, right, commanding officer of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47), listen as an officer reads the citation accompanying the Silver Star Medal that is being awarded to Morral. 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, left, and CMDR. Denn...

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

The large harbor tug NATCHITOCHES (YTB-799) and other tugs spray streams of water into the air as the lead the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) up the Cooper River 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

The large harbor tug NATCHITOCHES (YTB-799) and other tugs spray strea...

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

Crewmen aboard the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) haul in on a line as the ship ties up at the naval station. The MACDONOUGH is returning to Charleston following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Crewmen aboard the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) ha...

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

Line handlers stand by as a large harbor tug helps bring the destroyer tender USS YELLOWSTONE (AD-41) alongside the pier. The YELLOWSTONE is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. An Attack Squadron 35 (VA-35) A-6E Intruder aircraft sits on the YELLOWSTONE's helicopter deck

Line handlers stand by as a large harbor tug helps bring the destroyer...

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

LT. James P. Sauger, a bombardier/navigator with Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75), waves from the cockpit of an A-6E Intruder aircraft as his pilot taxis onto 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. James P. Sauger, a bombardier/navigator with Attack Squadron 75 (V...

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

Vice Adm. Michael P. Kalleres, commander in chief, U.S. Second Fleet and Strike Fleet, Atlantic, holds a child as he talks to two women on the flight line. Kalleres is at Oceana to help welcome the fighter and heavy attack squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 3 (CVW-3) and carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17), which are returning to the air station following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Vice Adm. Michael P. Kalleres, commander in chief, U.S. Second Fleet a...

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

Jenny and Kristin Ellis wait for the arrival of LT. Tom Ellis of Fighter Squadron 14 (VF-14). VF-14 is returning 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

Jenny and Kristin Ellis wait for the arrival of LT. Tom Ellis of Fight...

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 crowd of family members and friends welcomes the frigate USS ELMER MONTGOMERY (FF-1082) as it comes alongside the pier. The ELMER MONTGOMERY 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 crowd of family members and friends welcomes the frigate USS ELMER M...

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

The frigate USS ELMER MONTGOMERY (FF-1082) ties up to the pier as its crew's family members and friends wait for the accommodation ladder to be moved into place. The ELMER MONTGOMERY 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

The frigate USS ELMER MONTGOMERY (FF-1082) ties up to the pier as its ...

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

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

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

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

Friends and family members of crewmen aboard the guided missile cruiser USS BIDDLE (CG-34) wait on Pier 25 for the ship's arrival. The BIDDLE 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 crewmen aboard the guided missile cruise...

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

Sailors aboard the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) stand on and around one of the 16-inch/50-caliber gun turrets as they wait for the ship to tie up. The WISCONSIN is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Sailors aboard the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) stand on and aroun...

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 on the pier for the arrival of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) . The SARATOGA and the ships of its battle group are returning to Mayport following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Family members and friends wait on the pier for the arrival of the air...

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

Family members and friends react happily to the arrival of the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN-40). The MISSISSIPPI is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Family members and friends react happily to the arrival of the nuclear...

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 aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) man the rails as the ship arrives at the pier. The SARATOGA and the ships of its battle group are returning to Mayport following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The crew of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) man the rails as...

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

Family members and friends crowd onto the pier to greet the guided missile cruiser USS BIDDLE (CG-34). The BIDDLE is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Family members and friends crowd onto the pier to greet the guided mis...

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 commercial tug passes the guided missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea (CG-58) as the ship nears its berth at the naval station. The Philippine Sea and other ships of the aircraft carrier USS Saratoga (C V-60) battle group are returning to Mayport following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A commercial tug passes the guided missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea ...

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

Family members and friends hold flags and banners as they wait for the arrival of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60). The SARATOGA and its battle group are returning to Mayport following their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Family members and friends hold flags and banners as they wait for the...

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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