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A sailor assigned to the amphibious transport dock USS NASHVILLE (LPD-13) is reunited with his wife on the pier. The NASHVILLE has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

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

Following the arrival of the amphibious transport docks USS SHREVEPORT (LPD-12) and USS TRENTON (LPD-14), family members and friends line up to go aboard one of the ships. The two ships have returned to Norfolk after their deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Following the arrival of the amphibious transport docks USS SHREVEPORT (LPD-12) and USS TRENTON (LPD-14), several crew members and a dependent look out over the pier from an open hatch aboard one of the ships. The two ships have returned to Norfolk after their 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, Norfolk, VA., as it returns from its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A sailor assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS INCHON (LPH-12) embraces a loved one as they are reunited aboard the ship. The INCHON has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A petty officer and his wife are reunited aboard the amphibious assault ship USS INCHON (LPH-12). The INCHON has returned to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A chief petty officer assigned to the amphibious transport dock USS NASHVILLE (LPD-13) embraces his wife as they are reunited on the pier. The NASHVILLE 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 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

Several sailors wave from aboard the amphibious transport dock USS NASHVILLE (LPD-13) upon the ship's return to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

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Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM

Base: Naval Air Station, Norfolk

State: Virginia (VA)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Dolores L. Anglin

Release Status: Released to Public

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04/03/1991
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A sailor stands by on the pier near the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV 67) which is bedecked with bunting for the change of command ceremony during which Admiral Frank B. Kelso relinquishes his position as Commander in CHIEF, United States Atlantic Command, to Admiral Leon A. Edney. Kelso will be replacing Admiral Carlisle A.H. Trost as CHIEF of Naval Operations

The Dutch heavy lift ship SUPER SERVANT 4 lies tied up at Pier 12 North. The ship's deck aft of its bridge has been submerged to permit the unloading of three U.S. Navy ocean minesweepers. 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

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Representatives of the General Dynamics Corp. ride on a trailer with a BGM-109 Tomahawk cruise missile during the "San Diego Salutes the Troops" parade. The parade is being held to honor all veterans, with special recognition being given to units that took part in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

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Well-wishers standing on a pier to view the arrival of the aircraft carrier USS SARATOGA (CV-60) battle group watch as the guided missile destroyer USS SAMPSON (DDG-10) passes by. The battle group is returning to Mayport after being deployed in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

CHIEF of Naval Operations Adm. Frank B. Kelso II, speaks to the crew of the guided missile frigate USS NICHOLAS (FFG-47) as the ship nears Naval Station, Charleston, S.C., following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A woman holds a child on her shoulders as she waits for the arrival of the fleet oiler USS PLATTE (AO-186). The PLATTE is returning to Norfolk following its deployment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

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