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JOSN Andrew Marsh Persian Gulf....Adm. William J. Crowe, chairman, Joint Chiefs of STAFF, answers questions during a press conference aboard the miscellaneous command ship USS Coronado (AGF-11). OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

JOSN Andrew Marsh Persian Gulf....Adm. William J. Crowe, chairman, Joi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH2 M.A. Harnar Persian Gulf....A port bow view of the destroyer USS O'Brien (DD-975). OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH2 M.A. Harnar Persian Gulf....A port bow view of the destroyer USS O...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH1 DeWayne Smith Persian Gulf....A port quarter view of the guided missile destroyer USS Callaghan (DDG-994) underway. OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH1 DeWayne Smith Persian Gulf....A port quarter view of the guided mi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

PH2 M.A. Harnar Persian Gulf....Members of the Stinger anti-aircraft missile detachment man their stations aboard the destroyer USS O'Brien (DD-975). OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO (RELEASED)

PH2 M.A. Harnar Persian Gulf....Members of the Stinger anti-aircraft m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A lookout scans the horizon from the bridge of the guided missile cruiser USS FOX (CG 33). The FOX is escorting the reflagged Kuwaiti super tankers GAS PRINCE and BRIDGETON

A lookout scans the horizon from the bridge of the guided missile crui...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH2 G.L. Pixler Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A lookout scans the horizon from the bridge of the guided missile cruiser USS FOX (CG 33). The FOX is escorting the reflagged Kuwaiti super tankers GAS PRINCE and BRIDGETON

A lookout scans the horizon from the bridge of the guided missile crui...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH2 G.L. Pixler Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crew members discuss ship's operations on the bridge of the guided missile destroyer USS KIDD (DDG 993). The KIDD is escorting reflagged Kuwaiti tankers through the gulf

Crew members discuss ship's operations on the bridge of the guided mis...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Thomas Tolliver Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An aerial starboard view of the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH 7) in the gulf during operations to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the area

An aerial starboard view of the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANA...

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

Crewmen conduct a foreign object damage walk-down on the deck of the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH 7). The ship is preparing to depart for the Persian Gulf

Crewmen conduct a foreign object damage walk-down on the deck of the a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Diego Garcia Country: British Indian Ocean Territory (IOT) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Cleveland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milit... More

Aviation ordnancemen prepare to load an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile onto an AH-1 Sea Cobra helicopter aboard the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH 7)

Aviation ordnancemen prepare to load an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile onto ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Cleveland Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port beam view of the guided missile frigate USS HAWES (FFG 53) underway

A port beam view of the guided missile frigate USS HAWES (FFG 53) unde...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A minesweeping float, also known as a"pig,"is towed through the water druing a training exercise. The ocean minesweeper USS FEARLESS (MSO 442) is in the background. The FEARLESS is one of three minesweepers being towed to the Persian Gulf by the salvage ship USS GRAPPLE (ARS 53) to support US Navy escort operations

A minesweeping float, also known as a"pig,"is towed through the water ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 C. Duvall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Timothy B. Stark, commanding officer of the salvage ship USS GRAPPLE (ARS 53), plays a hand of cribbage with a crew member. The GRAPPLE is towing three minesweepers to the Persian Gulf to support US Navy escort operations

Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Timothy B. Stark, commanding officer of th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Grapple (ARS 53) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 C. Duvall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Electronics Technician 1ST Class Karen Roberts cuts Interior Communications Technician 2nd Class Lori Richard's hair while acting as the barber aboard the salvage ship USS GRAPPLE (ARS-53). The Grapple is towing three minesweepers to the Persian Gulf to support U.S. Navy escort operations

Electronics Technician 1ST Class Karen Roberts cuts Interior Communica...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 C. Duvall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Interior Communications Technician 2nd Class Lori Richards works at the automated monitoring system console in damage control central aboard the salvage ship USS GRAPPLE (ARS-53). The GRAPPLE is towing three minesweepers to the Persian Gulf to support U.S. Navy escort operations

Interior Communications Technician 2nd Class Lori Richards works at th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 C. Duvall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Persian Gulf. A crew member jogs along the aft edge of the deck of the amphibious transport dock USS RALEIGH (LPD 1) as it leads the guided missile frigate USS HAWES (FFG 53) and the reflagged tanker GAS KING through the gulf. The ships are part of the tanker convoy No. 12

Persian Gulf. A crew member jogs along the aft edge of the deck of th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Raleigh (LPD 1) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Sw) J. Elliott Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Persian Gulf. A yeoman stands lookout watch next to an M2.50-caliber machine gun aboard the dock landing ship USS MOUNT VERNON (LSD 39)

Persian Gulf. A yeoman stands lookout watch next to an M2.50-caliber m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Mount Vernon (LSD 39) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Sw) Jeffrey A. Elliott Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

Persian Gulf. A yeoman scans the horizon with binoculars while standing lookout watch aboard the dock landing ship USS MOUNT VERNON (LSD 39)

Persian Gulf. A yeoman scans the horizon with binoculars while standin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Mount Vernon (LSD 39) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Sw) Jeffrey A. Elliott Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital ... More

A starboard quarter view of the ocean minesweeper USS ENHANCE (MSO 437)

A starboard quarter view of the ocean minesweeper USS ENHANCE (MSO 437...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Chuck Mussi Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crew members prepare to deploy sweep gear from the stern of the ocean minesweeper USS INFLICIT (MSO 456)

Crew members prepare to deploy sweep gear from the stern of the ocean ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Chuck Mussi Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A flight deck crewman signals a helicopter pilot during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS GUADALCANAL (LPH 7)

A flight deck crewman signals a helicopter pilot during flight operati...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Elliott Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Persian Gulf. Armed sailors wearing flak jackets and helmets stand watch on the bow of the guided missile frigate USS THACH (FFG 43)

Persian Gulf. Armed sailors wearing flak jackets and helmets stand wa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Thach (FFG 43) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Chuck Mussi Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS GALLERY (FFG 26) underway

A port bow view of the guided missile frigate USS GALLERY (FFG 26) und...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Sw) Jeffrey Elliott Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Persian Gulf. A crew member is silhouetted by the setting sun as he stands watch at a .50-cal. machine gun position on the fantail of the amphibious assault ship USS OKINAWA (LPH 3)

Persian Gulf. A crew member is silhouetted by the setting sun as he s...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Okinawa (LPH 3) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 (Sw) Jeff Elliott Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

CHIEF Boatswain's Mate (BMC) Armand Capaldi, left, and a fellow crewman pose for a photo by the gangplank of the guided missile frigate USS JACK WILLIAMS (FFG 24)

CHIEF Boatswain's Mate (BMC) Armand Capaldi, left, and a fellow crewma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Alexander C. Hicks Jr. Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port bow view of the ocean minesweeper USS INFLICIT (MSO 456) at anchor while a Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 (HM 14) RH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter practices minesweeping techniques over the gulf

A port bow view of the ocean minesweeper USS INFLICIT (MSO 456) at anc...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeffrey A. Elliott Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Persian Gulf. Senator Edward Kennedy, Democrat-Massachusetts, talks with crew members aboard the amphibious assault ship USS OKINAWA (LPH 3)

Persian Gulf. Senator Edward Kennedy, Democrat-Massachusetts, talks w...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Okinawa (LPH 3) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Elliott Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

SEAMAN (SN) Raymond Cunnikin maintains his post as lookout on the command ship USS LA SALLE (AGF 3). An M2 50-caliber machine gun is close at hand. The LA SALLE, which functions as the flagship of the commander, US Middle East Force, is departing Bahrain for routine repairs in Japan

SEAMAN (SN) Raymond Cunnikin maintains his post as lookout on the comm...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Persian Gulf Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Alexander C. Hicks Jr. Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Servic... More

A close-up view of the Super Sea Rover, a romote control mine-seeking system, on the deck of the ocean minesweeper USS CONQUEST (MSO 488) in the Persian Gulf

A close-up view of the Super Sea Rover, a romote control mine-seeking ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Conquest (MSO 488) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Alexander C. Hicks Jr., USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

A plane director signals to the pilot of a UH-46 Sea Knight helicopter as the helicopter prepares to deliver supplies to the guided missile frigate USS SIMPSON (FFG 56) during underway replenishment operations in the Persian Gulf

A plane director signals to the pilot of a UH-46 Sea Knight helicopter...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Simpson (FFG 56) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Alexander C. Hicks Jr., USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More

Crew members deploy a minesweeping cable from the fantail of the ocean minesweeper USS ILLUSIVE (MSO 448) in the Persian Gulf

Crew members deploy a minesweeping cable from the fantail of the ocean...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Illusive (MSO 448) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Alex Hicks Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crew members sun themselves on deck during their off-duty hours aboard the guided missile frigate USS SIMPSON (FFG 56) in the Persian Gulf

Crew members sun themselves on deck during their off-duty hours aboard...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Simpson (FFG 56) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Alex Hicks Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Francis N. Smith, commander, Naval Reserve Force, visits with crew members aboard the ocean minesweeper USS ESTEEM (MSO 438) during his tour of the Persian Gulf

Rear Admiral (RADM) (upper half) Francis N. Smith, commander, Naval Re...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Esteem (MSO 438) Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P... More

Crew members stand by on deck during minesweeping operations aboard the ocean minesweeper USS ILLUSIVE (MSO 448) in the Persian Gulf

Crew members stand by on deck during minesweeping operations aboard th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Illusive (MSO 448) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Alex Hicks Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A crewman sits on a capstan on the stern of the guided missile frigate USS JOHN A. MOORE (FFG 19)

A crewman sits on a capstan on the stern of the guided missile frigate...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Alex Hicks Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

MAJ. Beard and SGT. Vandenberg, members of the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, apply burn medication to SEAMAN Apprentice Wayne Smith aboard a 438th Military Airlift Wing C-141B Starlifter aircraft which is transporting the sailor to Germany for further treatment. Smith was one of four crewmen who were seriously injured when the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) struck a mine while operating in the Persian Gulf

MAJ. Beard and SGT. Vandenberg, members of the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuat...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Douglas K. Lingefelt Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

MAJ. Beard, a member of the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, and MAJ Gilliam, a member of the Wiesbaden Hospital staff, change dressings for PETTY Officer 3rd Class David Burbine. The sailor, who is being transported to Germany aboard a 438th Military Airlift Win g C-141B Starlifter aircraft for further treatment, was one of four crewmen en who were seriously injured when the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) struck a mine while operating in the Persian Gulf

MAJ. Beard, a member of the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, and M...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Douglas K. Lingefelt Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Members of the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and the 63rd Medical Evacuation Squadron remove injured sailors from a UH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopter. The men will be flown to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., and then to Brooke Army Medical Center in Texas for treatment of burns they received when their ship, the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58), struck a mine while on escort duty in the Persian Gulf

Members of the 2nd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and the 63rd Medica...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Rhein-Main Air Base Country: Deutschland / Germany (DEU) Scene Camera Operator: Patrick Nugent Release Status: Released to Public Combined Milita... More

A seaman relaxes by his fishing pole and an M2 .50-caliber machine gun mount on the dock landing ship USS MOUNT VERNON (LSD 39)

A seaman relaxes by his fishing pole and an M2 .50-caliber machine gun...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Chuck Mussi Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of an engineering space of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) damaged when the ship struck a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf on April 14, 1988. The ship is in dry dock undergoing temporary repairs

A view of an engineering space of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bahrain Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Rudy D. Pahoyo Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Pho... More

General (GEN) George B. Crist, commander in chief, US Central Command, conducts an interview with Associated Press writer Richard Pyle, on his right, and other members of the Persian Gulf media pool onboard the miscellaneous flagship USS CORONADO (AGF 11)

General (GEN) George B. Crist, commander in chief, US Central Command,...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Coronado (AGF 11) Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael A. Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Larry J. Andrews, left, and Captain (CAPT) Harry J. Miller exchange salutes during the change of command ceremony for Mine Countermeasures Group for Commander, Joint Task Force, Middle East, on board the ocean minesweeper USS ESTEEM (MSO 438) in the Persian Gulf. Andrews is being relieved as commander of the group by Miller

Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Larry J. Andrews, left, and Captain (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Esteem (MSO 438) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael A. Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Larry J. Andrews speaks during the change of command ceremony for Mine Countermeasures Group for Commander, Joint Task Force, Middle East, on board the ocean minesweeper USS ESTEEM (MSO 438) in the Persian Gulf. Andrews is being relieved as commander of the group by Captain (CAPT) Harry J. Miller, seated on the right. The ESTEEM's commanding officer, Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Bruce T. Van Belle, is seated on the left

Rear Admiral (RDML) (lower half) Larry J. Andrews speaks during the ch...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Esteem (MSO 438) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael A. Harnar Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Commander (CDR) John W. Townes III, commanding officer of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), in the Persian Gulf, and another officer aboard the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II. The SAMUEL B. ROBERTS, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, will be transported to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI) by the MIGHTY SERVANT

Commander (CDR) John W. Townes III, commanding officer of the guided m...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG 58) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

A worker welds a hull support on the deck of the Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II. The MIGHTY SERVANT will transport the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), in the Persian Gulf, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI)

A worker welds a hull support on the deck of the Dutch heavy-lift ship...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mighty Servant Ii Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

The Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II and a motorized whaleboat are silhouetted by the sunset. The MIGHTY SERVANT is transporting the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58), in the Persian Gulf, which was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine on April 14, 1988, to its home port in Newport, Rhode Island (RI)

The Dutch heavy-lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II and a motorized whaleboat ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Michael Harnar, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) being offloaded from the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II upon its arrival at Newport, R.I. The frigate was damaged when it struck a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A starboard bow view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBER...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Narragansett Bay State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Elliott Release Status: Released to... More

A bow view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) offloading from the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II. The frigate was damaged when it struck a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A bow view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Narragansett Bay State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Elliott Release Status: Released to... More

An aerial starboard view of the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II transporting the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58). The frigate was damaged when it struck an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

An aerial starboard view of the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT I...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crew members muster on the stern of the damaged guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) as the ship prepares for mooring. The ship returned to the United States via the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II after striking an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

Crew members muster on the stern of the damaged guided missile frigate...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Elliott Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A silhouetted port bow view of the damaged guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG 58) as the Dutch heavy lift ship MIGHTY SERVANT II floods its decks prior to releasing the frigate. The SAMUEL B. ROBERTS was struck by an Iranian mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A silhouetted port bow view of the damaged guided missile frigate USS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Newport State: Rhode Island (RI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Jeff Elliott, USN Release Status: Released t... More

A sailor inspects the SPS-49 air-research radar antenna aboard the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) while the ship is in dry dock for temporary repairs. The frigate was damaged when it struck a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A sailor inspects the SPS-49 air-research radar antenna aboard the gui...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bahrain Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mussi Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) in dry dock for temporary repairs. The frigate was damaged when it struck a mine while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A view of the guided missile frigate USS SAMUEL B. ROBERTS (FFG-58) in...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Bahrain Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Mussi Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Crewmen take part in an arm wrestling competition during Sports Day activities aboard the command ship USS CORONADO (AGF 11) in the Persian Gulf

Crewmen take part in an arm wrestling competition during Sports Day ac...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Coronado (AGF 11) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 C. Duvall Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A port view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) underway during sea trials. The STARK was damaged when it was struck by two Iraqi-launched Exocet missiles while on patrol in the Persian Gulf

A port view of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) underway ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: LCDR Lynn Howell, Usnr-R Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Family and friends of the crew of the guided missile frigate USS STARK (FFG 31) crowd the pier as the STARK returns to its home port. The STARK has just completed sea trials that followed a stay at the Ingalls Shipbuilding facility in Pascagoula, Mississippi, for repairs to the extensive damage caused by two Iraqi-launched Exocet anti-ship missiles that struck the ship while it was on patrol in the Persian Gulf in May 1987. Thirty-seven crewmen were killed in the explosion and fires

Family and friends of the crew of the guided missile frigate USS STARK...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Jim Bryant Release Status: Released to... More

Location: Persian Gulf. A Marine instructor gives some pointers to sailors preparing to fire M60 machine guns from the stern of the amphibious transport dock USS RALEIGH (LPD 1) during a weapons familiarization class. The RALEIGH and other Navy ships are in the gulf to provide security for US-flagged shipping

Location: Persian Gulf. A Marine instructor gives some pointers to sai...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Raleigh (LPD 1) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A catapult officer gives the signal to launch a Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 139 (VAQ-139) EA-6B Prowler aircraft during flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62). The INDEPENDENCE is one of the U.S. Navy ships sent to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

A catapult officer gives the signal to launch a Tactical Electronic Wa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/STORM Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: JO2(Sw) Joe Bartlett Release Status: Released to Publi... More

A lieutenant talks on a telephone on the bridge of the guided missile cruiser USS TICONDEROGA (CG-47). The TICONDEROGA is on station in the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

A lieutenant talks on a telephone on the bridge of the guided missile ...

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

F/A-18C Hornet aircraft of Strike Fighter Squadron 113 (VFA-113) sit armed and ready on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62). The INDEPENDENCE is one of the U.S. Navy ships sent to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

F/A-18C Hornet aircraft of Strike Fighter Squadron 113 (VFA-113) sit a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/STORM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2(Sw) Joe Bartlett Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

A rear admiral briefs members of the media aboard the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62). The INDEPENDENCE is one of the U.S. Navy ships sent to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

A rear admiral briefs members of the media aboard the aircraft carrier...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: JO2(Sw) Joe Bartlett Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Underway north of Diego Garcia are, from left to right, the frigate USS BREWTON (FF-1086), the guided missile cruiser USS JOUETT (CG-29), the frigate USS REASONER (FF-1063) and the guided missile cruiser USS ANTIETAM (CG-54). The ships are en route to the Persian Gulf after the invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi forces

Underway north of Diego Garcia are, from left to right, the frigate US...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Indian Ocean(IOC) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 Bouvia Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Underway north of Diego Garcia are the frigates USS REASONER (FF-1063), background, and USS BREWTON (FF-1086). The ships are en route to the Persian Gulf after the invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi forces

Underway north of Diego Garcia are the frigates USS REASONER (FF-1063)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD/STORM Country: Indian Ocean(IOC) Scene Camera Operator: OS2 Bouvia Release Status: Released to Public Combined ... More

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

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

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

A crewman maneuvers a work boat near the mine countermeasure ship USS AVENGER (CMC-1), positioned alongside the ocean minesweeper USS ADROIT (MSO-509) on the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The SUPER SERVANT 3 is transporting the vessels, along with other minesweepers, to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

A crewman maneuvers a work boat near the mine countermeasure ship USS ...

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 tug boat moves the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) over the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 3. The ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) is at right. The AVENGER, the leader and two other ocean minesweepers are being loaded aboard the SUPER SERVANT 3 for transportation to the Persian Gulf, where they will support U.S. forces sent to the region in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

A tug boat moves the mine countermeasures ship USS AVENGER (MCM-1) ove...

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

Sailors board the dock landing ship USS PENSACOLA (LSD-38) as they prepare for deployment to the Persian Gulf in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

Sailors board the dock landing ship USS PENSACOLA (LSD-38) as they pre...

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 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

CAPT. D.S. Bill III, commanding officer of the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64), raises the winner's arm after a boxing match. The match is part of the ship's holiday sports festival, which drew participants from the WISCONSIN and several other ships on station in the area for Operation Desert Shield

CAPT. D.S. Bill III, commanding officer of the battleship USS WISCONSI...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: Cw02 Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

The battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) launches a BGM-109 Tomahawk missile against a target in Iraq during Operation Desert Storm

The battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) launches a BGM-109 Tomahawk missi...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 crewman scans the waters ahead while standing watch as a mine lookout in the forecastle of the amphibious assault ship USS NEW ORLEANS (LPH-11). The NEW ORLEANS is serving as a platform for mine-clearing operations in the gulf following Operation Desert Storm

A crewman scans the waters ahead while standing watch as a mine lookou...

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

An officer sits in flight deck control aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NEW ORLEANS (LPH-11) during a break in flight operations. The NEW ORLEANS is serving as a platform for mine-clearing operations in the gulf following Operation Desert Storm

An officer sits in flight deck control aboard the amphibious assault s...

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

Family members gather in the rain to welcome their loved ones returning home aboard the combat store ship USS SYLVANIA (AFS-2). The vessel had been deployed to the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

Family members gather in the rain to welcome their loved ones returnin...

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

A sailor 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

The large harbor tug ANTIGO (YTB-792) maneuvers the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) into port as the vessel approaches Naval Station, Charleston. The ship is returning from service in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

The large harbor tug ANTIGO (YTB-792) maneuvers the guided missile des...

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

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

Family and friends of crew members aboard the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) and the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) gather to welcome their loved ones as the ships return from deployment to 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: Naval Station, Mayport State: Florida (FL) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator:... More

Family and friends of crew members aboard the combat store ship USS SYLVANIA (AFS-2) stand in the rain as they prepare to welcome their loved ones upon return from deployment to the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Storm

Family and friends of crew members aboard the combat store ship USS SY...

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 landing signal enlisted man stands by as an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter waits to pick up passengers on 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

A landing signal enlisted man stands by as an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopt...

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

The large harbor tug ANTIGO (YTB-792) maneuvers the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39) into port as the vessel approaches Naval Station, Charleston. The ship is returning from service in the Persian Gulf area during Operation Desert Storm

The large harbor tug ANTIGO (YTB-792) maneuvers the guided missile des...

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

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

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

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

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