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A U. S. Marine aboard the amphibious transport dock USS AUSTIN (LPD-4) scans the horizon with binoculars while participating in OPERATION SOLID SHIELD, underway off the coast of North Carolina

A U. S. Marine aboard the amphibious transport dock USS AUSTIN (LPD-4)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Robert K. Hamilton Release Status: Released to Public C... More

A Mark 8 mechanized landing craft (LCM), right, and the utility landing craft LCU 1643 come ashore during Exercise SOLID SHIELD '83. In the background is the Newport class tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST 1180)

A Mark 8 mechanized landing craft (LCM), right, and the utility landin...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD '83 Base: Onslow Beach, Mcb, Camp Lejeune State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Sc... More

A TEREX 72-31 rought terrain forklift is driven aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS SHREVEPORT (LPD 12) during Exercise Solid Shield '85

A TEREX 72-31 rought terrain forklift is driven aboard the amphibious ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT T.K. Burch Release Status: Released ... More

Captain William J. Mitchell, commanding officer of Maritime Prepositioning Ships Squadron 1 (MPSRON-1), talks to members of the press aboard the SS PFC. EUGENE A. OBREGON. The ship is participating in the first in-stream offload exercise of a maritime prepositioning ship in the open ocean. Equipment and supplies are being unloaded from the ship by the 6th Marine Amphibious Brigade and shuttled to shore by lighter as part of exercise Solid Shield '87

Captain William J. Mitchell, commanding officer of Maritime Prepositio...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD '87 Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT. Hugh Hawthorne Release Status: Released to Public... More

An LVTP7 tracked landing vehicle approaches Onslow Beach, North Carolina, during the field training Exercise SOLID SHIELD'87

An LVTP7 tracked landing vehicle approaches Onslow Beach, North Caroli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Ed Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

Utility land craft 1664 (LCU 1664) transports two M109A1 155 mm self-propelled Howitzers to the amphibious transport dock USS TRENTON (LPD 14) during field training Exercise SOLID SHIELD'87

Utility land craft 1664 (LCU 1664) transports two M109A1 155 mm self-p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Ed Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

An LVTP7 tracked landing vehicle approaches Onslow Beach, North Carolina, during the field training Exercise SOLID SHIELD'87

An LVTP7 tracked landing vehicle approaches Onslow Beach, North Caroli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Ed Bailey Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters are parked on the deck of the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH 2) as the ship prepares to leave in support of the field training Exercise SOLID SHIELD'87

CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters are parked on the deck of the amphibious ...

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

Marines load a Howitzer aboard the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH 9) during Exercise SOLID SHIELD '87

Marines load a Howitzer aboard the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (L...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD '87 Base: USS Guam (LPH 9) Scene Camera Operator: Unknown Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

Location: Persian Gulf. Other workers shield their eyes as a welder puts together a metal framework on board the barge HERCULES. The barge is operating in support of Navy efforts to provide security for US-flagged shipping in the gulf. The stern of a PB Mark III patrol boat can be seen behind the workers

Location: Persian Gulf. Other workers shield their eyes as a welder pu...

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

The miscellaneous flagship USS LA SALLE (AGF-3) lies tied up in port during Operation Desert Shield. The LA SALLE is the flagship of the commander, Middle East Force

The miscellaneous flagship USS LA SALLE (AGF-3) lies tied up in port d...

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

An M-1 Abrams main battle tank is loaded aboard the rapid-response vehicle cargo ship USNS REGULUS (T-AKR-292) for transportation to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield

An M-1 Abrams main battle tank is loaded aboard the rapid-response veh...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Savannah State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Allen Re... More

Equipment is lined on the pier in preparation for loading aboard the rapid-response vehicle cargo ship USNS BELLATRIX (T-AKR-288). The equipment is being transported to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield

Equipment is lined on the pier in preparation for loading aboard the r...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Savannah State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Allen R... More

U.S. Army personnel take a break aboard the rapid-response vehicle cargo ship USNS REGULUS (T-AKR-292) as the Island-class patrol boat USCGC LARGO (WPB-1324) escorts the REGULUS off the coast of Georgia. The REGULUS is transporting vehicles and other equipment to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield

U.S. Army personnel take a break aboard the rapid-response vehicle car...

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

A U.S. Army M-1 Abrams main battle tank is loaded aboard the rapid-response vehicle cargo ship USNS REGULUS (T-AKR-292). The REGULUS is transporting equipment to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield

A U.S. Army M-1 Abrams main battle tank is loaded aboard the rapid-res...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Savannah State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Allen R... More

A soldier aboard the rapid-response vehicle cargo ship USNS REGULUS (T-AKR-292) waves to well wishers on the pier as the vessel prepares to transport equipment to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield. The rapid-response vehicle cargo ship USNS ALGOL (T-AKR-287), docked at the pier, will also be departing for the Gulf

A soldier aboard the rapid-response vehicle cargo ship USNS REGULUS (T...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Savannah State: Georgia (GA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Allen R... More

A soldier on the rapid-response vehicle cargo ship USNS REGULUS (T-AKR-292) watches as the ship transits the Suez Canal en route to Saudi Arabia. The REGULUS is transporting Army vehicles to the Gulf in support of Operation Desert Shield

A soldier on the rapid-response vehicle cargo ship USNS REGULUS (T-AKR...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Egypt (EGY) Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Allen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Serv... More

Medical personnel listen to a lecture aboard the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH-20), en route to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield

Medical personnel listen to a lecture aboard the hospital ship USNS CO...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Allen Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More

A commercial harbor tug escorts the amphibious transport dock USS TRENTON (LPD-14) out to sea as the vessel departs for the Middle East in support of Operation Desert Shield

A commercial harbor tug escorts the amphibious transport dock USS TREN...

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

A port bow view of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) moored at Manama. The BLUE RIDGE is serving as command ship of U.S. Naval Forces, Central Command, during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. Exact Date Shot Unknown

A port bow view of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19)...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Manama Country: Bahrain(BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 John Gay Release Status: Released to... More

A starboard bow view of the combat stores ship USS NIAGARA FALLS (AFS-3) underway during Operation Desert Shield.

A starboard bow view of the combat stores ship USS NIAGARA FALLS (AFS-...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Northern Arabian Sea Scene Camera Operator: OS2 Bouvia Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

Vice Adm. Stanley R. Arthur speaks as Vice Adm. Henry H. Mauz stands by during the change of command ceremony at which Arthur assumes the position of commander, Seventh Fleet, from Mauz. The ceremony is taking place aboard the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19), which is among the U.S. Navy ships deployed to the region in support of Operation Desert Shield

Vice Adm. Stanley R. Arthur speaks as Vice Adm. Henry H. Mauz stands b...

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

Doctors perform surgery aboard the hospital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH-19) which is in the region in support of Operation Desert Shield

Doctors perform surgery aboard the hospital ship USNS MERCY (T-AH-19) ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Oriez Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service ... More

A landing signal enlisted man (LSE) directs a Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 263 (HMM-263) CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter departing from the amphibious transport dock USS RALEIGH (LPD-1). The RALEIGH and its embarked Marines are at sea in support of Operation Desert Shield

A landing signal enlisted man (LSE) directs a Marine Medium Helicopter...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Northern Arabian Sea Scene Camera Operator: CAPT. Rick Mullen Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

An aerial view of, from left, the guided missile cruiser USS SAN JACINTO (CG-56), left, and the aircraft carriers USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) and USS SARATOGA (CV-60) and the guided missile cruiser USS BIDDLE (CG-34) underway. The ships are in the Red Sea to support Operation Desert Shield

An aerial view of, from left, the guided missile cruiser USS SAN JACIN...

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

Tug boats escort the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) as it arrives for a port call. The IWO JIMA is among the U.S. Navy ships deployed to the region in support of Operation Desert Shield

Tug boats escort the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) as i...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN C.T. Bolden Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

Members of several news organizations crowd together as they document the departure of President George Bush and his party for the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4). The president is paying Thanksgiving Day visits to U.S. military personnel deployed to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

Members of several news organizations crowd together as they document ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: CAPT. Michael Edrington Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mil... More

U.S. Navy LT. Kevin Andahl films comedian Jay Leno, left, during a United Service Organizations (USO) show for the servicemen and women assigned to the Administrative Support Unit (ASU), Bahrain, as part of Operation Desert Shield

U.S. Navy LT. Kevin Andahl films comedian Jay Leno, left, during a Uni...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Bahrain (BHR) Scene Camera Operator: JO3 Gerald Johnson Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

Flight deck crew members conduct a preflight check of an E-2C Hawkeye aircraft aboard the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) as the vessel is underway in support of Operation Desert Shield

Flight deck crew members conduct a preflight check of an E-2C Hawkeye ...

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

The national ensign flies from the stern of the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449) as the ship lies tied up during Operation Desert Shield. The aircraft carrier USS MIDWAY (CV-41) is in the background

The national ensign flies from the stern of the ocean minesweeper USS ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Abu Dhabi Country: United Arab Emerites (UAE) Scene Camera Operator: JO1 Joe Gawlowicz Release Status: R... More

A Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 139 (VAQ-139) EA-6B Prowler aircraft is launched from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the vessel is underway during Operation Desert Shield

A Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 139 (VAQ-139) EA-6B Prowler air...

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

A projectile is fired off the port side from one of the Mark 7 16-inch/50-caliber guns in the No. 1 turret aboard the battleship USS WISCONSIN (BB-64) during a gunnery exercise. The ship is deployed in the gulf to support Operation Desert Shield

A projectile is fired off the port side from one of the Mark 7 16-inch...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Bruce Morris Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S... More

Several U.S. Navy ships lie tied up during Operation Desert Shield. The ships are, from left: the guided missile destroyer USS MACDONOUGH (DDG-39), the command ship USS LA SALLE (AGF-3), the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) and the combat stores ship USS SAN JOSE (AFS-7)

Several U.S. Navy ships lie tied up during Operation Desert Shield. Th...

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

An M-998 multi-purpose wheeled vehicle is loaded aboard the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH 9) as equipment of the 2nd Marine Division is readied for transport to the Middle East in support of Operation DESERT SHIELD

An M-998 multi-purpose wheeled vehicle is loaded aboard the amphibious...

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 starboard quarter view of the guided missile cruiser USS WORDEN (CG-18) underway during Operation Desert Shield

A starboard quarter view of the guided missile cruiser USS WORDEN (CG-...

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

A view from atop the island structure aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) of F-14A Tomcat aircraft from Fighter Squadron 14 (VF-14) and Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) on the ship's flight deck. The KENNEDY is deployed to the Red Sea in support of Operation Desert Shield

A view from atop the island structure aboard the aircraft carrier USS ...

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

A landing signal officer and his assistant aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) stand ready with their cut light/waveoff light pickle switches as they monitor the approach of an incoming aircraft during Operation Desert Shield

A landing signal officer and his assistant aboard the aircraft carrier...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: LCDR Dave Parsons Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

A Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) F-14A Tomcat aircraft, foreground, flies alongside a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft while waiting to conduct an in-flight refueling with a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft during Operation Desert Shield. VF-32 is based aboard the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67), which is operating in the Red Sea

A Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) F-14A Tomcat aircraft, foreground, flies...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: LCDR Dave Parsons Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

Rear Adm. Riley D. Mixson, commander, Task Force 155, and CAPT. John P. Gay, commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67), greet Vice President J. Danforth Quayle upon his arrival aboard the Kennedy. LT. GEN. Calvin A.H. Waller stands by in the background. Quayle is aboard the ship during a three-day visit with military forces deployed to the Middle East in support of Operation Desert Shield

Rear Adm. Riley D. Mixson, commander, Task Force 155, and CAPT. John P...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Jiddah Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Leo J. Latasiewicz Release Status: Release... More

A smiling sailor stands behind a heap of mail bags on the hangar deck of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) during Operation Desert Shield. More than 40,000 pounds of mail was delivered in this one shipment

A smiling sailor stands behind a heap of mail bags on the hangar deck ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Red Sea Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Dan Estep Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Ser... More

Two Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) F-14A Tomcat aircraft bank into a turn while on a training flight off of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) during Operation Desert Shield

Two Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) F-14A Tomcat aircraft bank into a turn...

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

Personnel aboard the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH-20) unlock wheels of a 45th Medical Company prepares to board a UH-60 Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopter after loading of a simulated casualty during a drill in support of Operation Desert Shield

Personnel aboard the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH-20) unlock wheel...

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

A view of the sign over the port's main gate. The port is being used as a departure point for some of the Marine units deploying to the Persian Gulf region aboard U.S. Navy ships for Operation Desert Shield

A view of the sign over the port's main gate. The port is being used a...

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 tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST 1180) prepares to deploy its bow ramp after tying up at a landing. The MANITOWOC is arriving to embark the Marine Corps units that it will carry to the Persian Gulf region for Operation DESERT SHIELD

The tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST 1180) prepares to deploy its ...

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 view of a recovery ward aboard the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH-20) as the vessel is en route to the Middle East during Operation Desert Shield

A view of a recovery ward aboard the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH-...

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

Sailors and Marines line the railing of the tank landing ship USS SCHENECTADY (LAST 1185) as the vessel deploys to the Middle East to take part in Operation DESERT SHIELD

Sailors and Marines line the railing of the tank landing ship USS SCHE...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHCS S. Smith Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

An M-41 5-ton truck is loaded onto a utility landing craft for transportation to a U.S. Navy ship. Marine Corps personnel and equipment are being loaded for deployment to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield

An M-41 5-ton truck is loaded onto a utility landing craft for transpo...

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

An M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), left, and a 5-ton truck stand on the pier prior to loading aboard a utility landing craft. The craft will transport the U.S. Marine Corps equipment to a Navy ship which, in turn, will transport it to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield

An M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), left, and ...

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

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II and his aide walk across the flight deck of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) to board a Helicopter Light Anti-submarine Squadron 36 (HSL-36) SH-2F Sea Sprite helicopter after Kelsos visit to the ship. The NICHOLAS is returning to its home port of Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II and his aide walk acr...

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

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

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

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

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

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II presents a Navy Comme...

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

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

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

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

A commercial tug boat comes alongside the guided missile cruiser USS PHILIPPINE SEA (CG-58) as the ship arrives at the naval station. The PHILIPPINE SEA and other ships of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group are returning to Mayport after being deployed in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A commercial tug boat comes alongside the guided missile cruiser USS P...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Crew members aboard the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS MISSISSIPPI (CGN-40) line the rails to look out over the crowd gathered on the pier to meet them. The MISSISSIPPI is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Crew members aboard the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS MIS...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A crew member aboard the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) sits beside an M-2 .50-caliber machine gun as he watches the combat stores ship USS NIAGARA FALLS (AFS-3) arrive in port. The two U.S. Navy ships have been deployed to the Persian Gulf during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm. An M-2 .50-caliber machine gun aboard the BLUE RIDGE is in the foreground

A crew member aboard the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-1...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Manama Country: Bahrain(BHR) Scene Camera Operator: ENSIGN Jeff Hilton Release Status: Relea... More

A RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missile is loaded into a Mark 25 launcher aboard the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19). The vessels have been deployed to the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm

A RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missile is loaded into a Mark 25 launcher aboard t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Bahrain(BHR) Scene Camera Operator: ENSIGN Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public ... More

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marines from the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (4th MEB) crowd along the railings aboard the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) upon its arrival at the pier. The Marines, who were deployed aboard the Iwo Jima in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, will disembark at Morehead City to return to Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C

Marines from the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (4th MEB) crowd alon...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LT. CMDR. Jim Hillan, Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33), is reunited with his wife, Sylvia, and son, John James, upon his squadron's return to the station with other squadrons of Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1). The wing was deployed in the Persian Gulf area aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm

LT. CMDR. Jim Hillan, Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33), is reunited with hi...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A pilot from Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) is reunited with his wife and son on the flight line. VF-33, part of Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1), is returning to Oceana following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A pilot from Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) is reunited with his wife and...

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

Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) look out over the crowd from their vantage point beside a lifeboat station following the ship's arrival 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 aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) look out over ...

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

Officers and enlisted men aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) look out over the crowd on the pier as they stand behind the state flags hanging from the railings around the ship's bridge. The AMERICA is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Officers and enlisted men aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-...

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

Crew members aboard the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH-9) brave the rain to watch from the flight deck as the ship approaches its berth at the naval station. The GUAM is returning to Naval Station, Norfolk, Va., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Crew members aboard the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH-9) brave...

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

A line handler watches from the pier as a commercial tug guides the destroyer tender USS ACADIA (AD-42) toward its berth. The ACADIA is returning to San Diego following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A line handler watches from the pier as a commercial tug guides the de...

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

The fast combat support ship USS SACRAMENTO (AOE-1) makes its way through the channel as it departs following a visit to the naval station. The SACRAMENTO is en route to its home port of Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Wash., after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.

The fast combat support ship USS SACRAMENTO (AOE-1) makes its way thro...

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

A starboard bow view of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) moored at Alava Wharf during a port visit. The BLUE RIDGE is returning to its home port at Naval Station, Yokosuka, Japan following deployment in the Persian Gulf during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm

A starboard bow view of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LC...

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: ENSIG... More

Crew members paint the hull of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) as the ship is docked in port. The BLUE RIDGE has just returned from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm

Crew members paint the hull of the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RI...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Bahrain(BHR) Scene Camera Operator: ENSIGN Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public ... More

A sailor from the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) enjoys a soda as his fellow crew member paints the ship's hull while the vessel lies in port. The BLUE RIDGE has just returned from deployment in the Persian Gulf area where it was deployed during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm

A sailor from the amphibious command ship USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC-19) enjo...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Country: Bahrain(BHR) Scene Camera Operator: ENSIGN Jeff Hilton Release Status: Released to Public ... More

Large harbor tugs approach the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) in the Elizabeth River as it approaches a berth a Norfolk Naval Shipyard. The vessel will be overhauled following its 7-month deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm.

Large harbor tugs approach the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (C...

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

Large harbor tugs maneuver the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) along the Elizabeth River as it heads toward a berth at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. The vessel will be overhauled following its 7-month deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm

Large harbor tugs maneuver the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (C...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Hopwood Release... More

Large harbor tugs maneuvers the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) along in the Elizabeth River as it heads toward a berth at Norfolk Naval Shipyard. The vessel will be overhauled following its 7-month deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm

Large harbor tugs maneuvers the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: Portsmouth State: Virginia(VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator... More

Several Marine Corps OV-10 Bronco aircraft sit 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.

Several Marine Corps OV-10 Bronco aircraft sit on the flight deck of t...

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

Streamers and confetti fall from the windows above on a group of U.S. Navy officers marching in the city's victory parade for the returning veterans of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.

Streamers and confetti fall from the windows above on a group of U.S. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM Base: New York State: New York(NY) Country: United States Of America(USA) Scene Camera Operator: C... More

Members of a U.S. Navy band march along a confetti-covered street as they take part in a ticker tape parade welcoming U.S. military personnel home from deployment in the Persian Gulf area during Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm

Members of a U.S. Navy band march along a confetti-covered street as t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM State: New York(NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LT. Emmett Franc... More

Crew members manning the rails aboard the nuclear-powered guided missile cruiser USS VIRGINIA (CGN-138) salute as their ship comes alongside the pier. The Virginia has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Crew members manning the rails aboard the nuclear-powered guided missi...

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

Sailors man the rails aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (LPH-10) as it departs from the naval station after a visit. The TRIPOLI is 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.

Sailors man the rails aboard the amphibious assault ship USS TRIPOLI (...

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

Tug boats move the ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) clear of the submerged deck of the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 4 as the ocean minesweeper USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449)), foreground, waits to be moved. The IMPERVIOUS, the ADROIT and a third ocean minesweeper, the USS LEADER (MSO-490), have returned to Norfolk after being deployed for 14 months in the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Tug boats move the ocean minesweeper USS LEADER (MSO-490) clear of the...

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

The ocean minesweepers USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449), foreground, and USS ADROIT (MSO-509) and USS LEADER (MSO-490), right, sit aboard the Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 4 as its deck is submerged to permit minesweepers to be unloaded. The minesweepers have returned to Norfolk after being deployed for 14 months in the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

The ocean minesweepers USS IMPERVIOUS (MSO-449), foreground, and USS A...

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

A port view of the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) underway during Operation Desert Shield

A port view of the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) underway...

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

An Air Cushion Landing Craft (LCAC) from the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) heads for the beach during an amphibious beach assault exercise by the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade during Operation Desert Shield

An Air Cushion Landing Craft (LCAC) from the amphibious assault ship U...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: PH1 Ken Mark O'Connell Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

An SH-3H Sea King helicopter from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 3 (HS-3) loaded with mail lands on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) during Operation Desert Shield. In the foreground is an E-2C Hawkeye airborne early warning aircraft.

An SH-3H Sea King helicopter from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 3...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: USS Saratoga(CV 60) Scene Camera Operator: TECH. SGT. Rose Reynolds Release Status: Released to Public Co... More

The crew mans the rails as the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) prepares to depart for the Persian Gulf in support of Operation Desert Shield

The crew mans the rails as the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) pr...

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 Oper... More

Operation UNITED SHIELD. A US Navy CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter lifts a load of supplies from the flight deck of the ammunition ship USS KISKA (AE 35) off the coast of Kenya. The KISKA is bringing in materiel and equipment to support the operation which is the withdrawal of United Nations' peacekeepers from Mogadishu, Somalia. The helicopter will ferry the supplies and materiel between the KISKA, other ships and the operations ashore

Operation UNITED SHIELD. A US Navy CH-46 Sea Knight helicopter lifts a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: UNITED SHIELD Base: USS Kiska (AE 35) Country: Indian Ocean (IOC) Scene Camera Operator: A1C R. S. Mallard Release Status: R... More

A Navy fire fighter, with Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) wearing a Navy Firefighter Helmet with face shield and head lamp, keeps watch over a possible explosive device during a drill onboard the USS TARAWA (LHA 1) during Exercise KERNEL BLITZ '97. KERNEL BLITZ is taking place off the coast of Southern California to train Navy and Marine Corps personnel in amphibious operations

A Navy fire fighter, with Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) we...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: KERNEL BLITZ '97 Base: Uss Tarawa (LHA 1) Scene Major Command Shown: USS Tarawa Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Nac) Stephen Batiz... More

F/A-18 "Hornet Strike/fighter launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) on Aug. 7, 2000. The Norfolk, Virginia-based ship and its embarked air wing are currently operating in the Arabian Gulf in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH (OSW). August 7th marks the date signifying the Navys 10th year of sustained operations in the region beginning with Operation Desert Shield in 1990. OSW is the mission that enforces the coalition imposed southern "no-fly zone" over Iraq

F/A-18 "Hornet Strike/fighter launches from the flight deck of the air...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOUTHERN WATCH Base: USS George Washington (CVN 73) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Nick Magdaleno, USN Release Status: Released t... More

An F/A-18 Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron One Nine Two (VFA 192), part of Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW 5), waits in front of a Mark 7 blast shield prior to being launched from the aircraft carrier USS KITTY HAWK (CV 63). CVW 5 is conducting flight operations from KITTY HAWK in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

An F/A-18 Hornet aircraft from Strike Fighter Squadron One Nine Two (V...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Uss Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Scene Major Command Shown: CV-63 Scene Camera Operator: PH3 John E. Woods, USN ... More

A rolling crane is used to load a bridge erection boat aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS SHREVEPORT (LPD 12) during Exercise Solid Shield '85

A rolling crane is used to load a bridge erection boat aboard the amph...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT T.K. Burch Release Status: Released ... More

A rolling crane is used to load the bow section of a bridge erection boat aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS SHREVEPORT (LPD 12) during Exercise Solid Shield '85

A rolling crane is used to load the bow section of a bridge erection b...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SGT T.K. Burch Release Status: Released ... More

Soldiers steady a loading ramp as it is moved away from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Shreveport (LPD-12) during exercise Solid Shield '85

Soldiers steady a loading ramp as it is moved away from the amphibious...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: EXERCISE SOLID SHIELD '85 Base: Morehead City State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camer... More

LCM 8 mechanized landing craft assigned to Assault Craft Unit 2 (ACU 2) deliver M60 main battle tanks to the amphibious transport dock USS TRENTON (LPD 14) during the field training Exercise SOLID SHIELD'87

LCM 8 mechanized landing craft assigned to Assault Craft Unit 2 (ACU 2...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: SOLID SHIELD Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: PHC Ed Bailey, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combi... More

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