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

Commandant of the Marine Corps General Alfred M. Gray, listens to a briefing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA 4). The NASSAU is anchored off the coast of North Carolina near Morehead City as it embarks Marine units that it will carry to the Persian Gulf region for Operation DESERT SHIELD

Flight deck crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) refuel two Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier aircraft as a third Harrier comes in to land. The NASSAU is in the gulf as part of Operation Desert Shield

Commandant of the Marine Corps General Alfred M. Gray, seated at center, and other senior Marine Corps and Navy officers listen to a briefing aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA 4). The NASSAU is anchored off the coast of North Carolina near Morehead City as it embarks Marine units that it will carry to the Persian Gulf region for Operation DESERT SHIELD

As seen from a departing helicopter, the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) lies at anchor off the coast of North Carolina. The Marine units that had been embarked aboard the NASSAU are departing the ship after nearly eight months on deployment. During that time, the sailors and Marines of the NASSAU were involved in Operation Sharp Edge in Liberia and Operation Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf region

Commandant of the Marine Corps General Alfred M. Gray speaks during a conference aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA 4). The NASSAU is anchored off the coast of North Carolina near Morehead City as it embarks Marine units that it will carry to the Persian Gulf region for Operation DESERT SHIELD

Commandant of the Marine Corps General Alfred M. Gray makes a point while speaking during a conference aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA 4). The NASSAU is anchored off the coast of North Carolina near Morehead City as it embarks Marine units that it will carry to the Persian Gulf region for Operation DESERT SHIELD

A utility landing craft loaded with Marines backs out of the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) as the ship lies at anchor off the coast of North Carolina. The Marines are departing the NASSAU after being deployed aboard the ship for nearly eight months. During that time, the sailors and Marines of the NASSAU were involved in Operation Sharp Edge in Liberia and Operation Desert Storm in the Persian Gulf region

Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) crowd onto the edge of the flight deck as the ship arrives at the pier. The AMERICA is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Personnel depart from two Marine UH-1N Iroquois helicopters on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) as it lies anchored off the coast of North Carolina near Morehead City. The NASSAU is embarking Marine units that it will carry to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

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Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD

Base: USS Nassau (LHA 4)

Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC)

Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Kissling

Release Status: Released to Public

Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

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Sailors embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) remove a fallen tree inside the Galveston Flight Museum.

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Ammunition is loaded into the back of a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter by Weapons Department personnel on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4).

A flight deck crewman observes an AV-8 Harrier aircraft after its takeoff from the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4)

The crew of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV-66) mans the rails as the ship is escorted to the pier by U.S. Navy large harbor tugs (YTBs) and commercial tugs. The AMERICA is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

USNS Patuxent (T-AO 201) pulls alongside to refuel

Nine F/A-18C Hornet aircraft of Strike Fighter Squadron 83 (VFA-83) park in a row upon their arrival at the air station. The aircraft of Carrier Air Wing 17 (CVW-17), of which VFA-83 is a part, and Carrier Air Wing 3, (CVW-3) are returning to their home fields after being deployed aboard the aircraft carriers USS SARATOGA (CV-60) and USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67), respectively, in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

An air crewman conducts a final check on a helicopter before a damage control drill aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4).

Line handlers stand by on the pier as a commercial tug boat guides the fleet oiler USS PLATTE (AO-186) into its berth at the pier. The PLATTE has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A US Navy (USN) F-14D Tomcat, Fighter Squadron 213 (VF-213), Blacklions, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), prepares to connect and refuel from a US Air Force (USAF) KC-10 Extender cargo tanker, 60th Air Mobility Wing (AMW), Travis Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA), during a mission over the Persian Gulf region. Two USN F/A-18C Hornet fighters, Strike Fighter Squadron 87 (VFA-87), Golden Warriors, Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia (VA), wait their turn to slide in for aerial fueling. The VF-213 and VFA-87 are assigned to Carrier Air Wing 8 (CVW-8), currently embarked aboard the Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT (CVN 71)

A left side view of an AV-8 Harrier aircraft taking off from the deck of the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4)

Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (24th MEU) share a moment with Sailors as they prepare to disembark from the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4).

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