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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 US Navy (USN) F-14D Tomcat, Fighter Squadron 213 (VF-213), Blacklion...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Persian Gulf Scene Camera Operator: LTJG Scott Timmester, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

Onboard the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Carrier, USS RONALD REAGAN (CVN 76), Hospital Corpsmen respond during a mass casualty training drill. The REAGAN and embarked carrier Air Wing 14 (CVW-14) is currently on its maiden deployment conducting Maritime Security Operations (MSO) in the Persian Gulf region while participating in the global war on terrorism

Onboard the flight deck of the US Navy (USN) Nimitz Class Aircraft Car...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Scene Camera Operator: PHAA Benjamin Brossard, USN Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital... More

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter, Strike Fighter Squadron 14 (VFA-14), Tophatters, Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, California (CA), conducts a mission over e Persian Gulf region. The Hornet is armed wi an AIM-9 Sidewinder missile on e wingtip and a couple of GBU-12 500-pound bombs, plus an AGM-65 Maverick missile on e pylon. Tucked under e intake is an AAQ-14 LANTIRN (Low-Altitude Navigation and Targeting InfraRed for Night) pod. Also under e fuselage, a 370-gallon External Fuel Tank. The VFA-14 is currently embarked aboard e USN Aircraft Carrier USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is currently on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of...

A US Navy (USN) F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter, Strike Fighter Squadron ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: A US Navy (USN) F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter, Strike Fighter Squadron 14 (VFA-14), Tophatters, Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore, ... More

A photograph of Marine Sergeant Michael Zigabarra sits on a table near Diane and Nancy Zigabarra as they sew red, white and blue ribbons to show their support for the troops in the Persian Gulf region for Operation DESERT SHIELD

A photograph of Marine Sergeant Michael Zigabarra sits on a table near...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: GYSGT Robert Torres Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar... More

Air Force vehicles with desert camouflage paint schemes await delivery to units deployed in the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

Air Force vehicles with desert camouflage paint schemes await delivery...

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

Commercial tugs assist the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH-20) as the ship departs for the Persian Gulf region, where it will remain on station in support of Operation Desert Shield

Commercial tugs assist the hospital ship USNS COMFORT (T-AH-20) as the...

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 Marine takes a break while helping to unload a maritime pre-positioning ship. Some of the U.S. forces sent to the Persian Gulf region in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait will be provided with pre-positioned equipment

A Marine takes a break while helping to unload a maritime pre-position...

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

AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicles, along with forklifts and construction equipment, sit on the pier after being unloaded from the maritime pre-positioning ship PFC DEWAYNE T. WILLIAMS (T-AK-3008). Some of the U.S. forces sent to the Persian Gulf region in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait will be provided with pre-positioned equipment

AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicles, along with forklifts and constru...

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

A Marine drives an AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicle down the stern ramp of the maritime pre-positioning ship 1ST LT. BALDOMERO LOPEZ (T-AK-3009). Some of the U.S. forces sent to the Persian Gulf region in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait will be provided with pre-positioned equipment

A Marine drives an AAVP-7A1 amphibious assault vehicle down the stern ...

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

A U.S. Navy Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser fires its forward Mark 45 5-inch/54-caliber gun during a gunnery exercise while en route to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

A U.S. Navy Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser fires its forward...

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

Air Force personnel hook up an antenna on the roof of a communications van as preparations are made to deploy to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

Air Force personnel hook up an antenna on the roof of a communications...

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

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

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

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

Sailors and Marines gather on the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) as the ship departs for the Persian Gulf region to support Operation Desert Shield

Sailors and Marines gather on the bow of the amphibious assault ship U...

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

The large harbor tugs WAPAKONETA (YTB-766), left, and WATHENA (YTB-825) push on the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) as the ship departs for the Persian Gulf region to support Operation Desert Shield. Two Marine Corps OV-10 Bronco aircraft are on the IWO JIMA's flight deck

The large harbor tugs WAPAKONETA (YTB-766), left, and WATHENA (YTB-825...

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 crewman works on the landing gear of an SH-3H Sea King helicopter. The Navy helicopter is operating in support of U.S. forces sent to the Persian Gulf region in response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait

A crewman works on the landing gear of an SH-3H Sea King helicopter. T...

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

The large harbor tugs WAPAKONETA (YTB-766) and WATHENA (YTB-825) push on the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) as the ship departs for the Persian Gulf region to support Operation Desert Shield. Two Marine Corps OV-10 Bronco aircraft are on the IWO JIMA's flight deck

The large harbor tugs WAPAKONETA (YTB-766) and WATHENA (YTB-825) push ...

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

The large harbor tugs WAPAKONETA (YTB-766), left, and WATHENA (YTB-825) push on the bow of the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) as the ship departs for the Persian Gulf region to support Operation Desert Shield. Two Marine Corps OV-10 Bronco aircraft are on the IWO JIMA's flight deck

The large harbor tugs WAPAKONETA (YTB-766), left, and WATHENA (YTB-825...

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

The large harbor tugs MENOMINEE (YTB-790), WAPAKONETA (YTB-766) and DAHLONEGA (YTB-770) push on the bow of the aircraft carrier USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) as the ship departs for the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

The large harbor tugs MENOMINEE (YTB-790), WAPAKONETA (YTB-766) and DA...

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

ADM Leon A. Edney, left, commander in chief, U.S. Atlantic Command, and MGEN Richard D. Hearney, center commanding general, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2nd MAW), talk with a Marine helicopter pilot before his unit's departure to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

ADM Leon A. Edney, left, commander in chief, U.S. Atlantic Command, an...

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

GEN Colin L. Powell, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, talks to Marines from the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wind (2nd MAW) before their departure to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield. Also present are LGEN Ernest T. Cook Jr., second from left, commanding general, Marine Corps Combat Development command (MCCDC), and MGEN Richard D. Hearney, commanding general, 2nd MAW, who is behind Powell at right

GEN Colin L. Powell, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, talks to M...

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

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

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

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

Soldiers of the 1181st Transportation Terminal Unit help push a UH-1H Iroquois helicopter onto the Saudi Arabian roll-on/roll-off cargo ship SAUDI HAIL during loading operations at Blount Island Terminal. Helicopters and support equipment of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) are being loaded aboard the SAUDI HAIL for transport to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

Soldiers of the 1181st Transportation Terminal Unit help push a UH-1H ...

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

A close-up view of the starboard side of the island structure aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65). Painted on the panel in the center are symbols denoting four hostile surface combatants sunk by the ENTERPRISE's air wing during deployments in the Persian Gulf region. The ENTERPRISE is beginning a 44-month service life extension program (SLEP) yard period

A close-up view of the starboard side of the island structure aboard t...

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: Montgomery, Don, S./USN(Retired) ... More

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

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

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

A starboard view of the Military Sealift Command-chartered cargo ship CAPE NOME (T-AK-1014) underway as it departs Naval Station, Norfolk, Va., for the Persian Gulf region. The stern of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65) is in the right foreground

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

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Hampton Roads, Norfolk State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Don S. Montgomery Release Status: Rel... More

Harvey Howell of the base maintenance division paints an M-35 2.5-ton cargo truck with a chemical agent resistant coating in preparation for its shipment to the Persian Gulf region for use in Operation Desert Shield

Harvey Howell of the base maintenance division paints an M-35 2.5-ton ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Fort Jackson State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: N... More

Jerry Bagley of the base maintenance division paints an M-923 5-ton cargo truck with a chemical agent resistant coating in preparation for its shipment to the Persian Gulf region for use in Operation Desert Shield. The truck is a decontamination vehicle assigned to the 314th Chemical Company

Jerry Bagley of the base maintenance division paints an M-923 5-ton ca...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Fort Jackson State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: N... More

A partial view of two M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) of the 132nd Military Police Company. The HMMWV at left has been painted tan in preparation for its shipment to the Persian Gulf region for use in Operation Desert Shield; the HHHMV at right retains its woodland camouflage paint scheme

A partial view of two M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Fort Jackson State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: N... More

A postal clerk cancels a letter in the post office 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 cancels a letter in the post office aboard the amphibio...

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

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 platoon leader conducts a roll call in a hangar before his soldiers board an aircraft bound for the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

A platoon leader conducts a roll call in a hangar before his soldiers ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Westover Air Force Base State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera O... More

An Army reservist stands in line with other members of her unit as they wait to board an aircraft bound for the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

An Army reservist stands in line with other members of her unit as the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Westover Air Force Base State: Massachusetts (MA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera O... More

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

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

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

A Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter lifts an M998 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) from the deck of an amphibious ship during exercise Imminent Thunder, a readiness exercise conducted by forces operating in the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

A Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter lifts an M998 High-Mob...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IMMINENT THUNDERDESERT SHIELD Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Scene Camera Operator: PH1(Ac) Scott M. Allen Release Status: Relea... More

President George Bush, fourth from left, attends a prayer service during his visit to the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4). Among those accompanying the president is his wife, Barbara, fourth from right. The president and his wife are paying Thanksgiving Day visits to U.S. military personnel deployed to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Storm

President George Bush, fourth from left, attends a prayer service duri...

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

President George Bush stands at the podium as he makes some remarks during his visit to 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. Sen. Robert Dole of Kansas is on the platform at right

President George Bush stands at the podium as he makes some remarks du...

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

President George Bush looks in the cockpit of a Marine Attack Squadron 331 (VMA-331) AV-8B Harrier aircraft during his visit to 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

President George Bush looks in the cockpit of a Marine Attack Squadron...

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

President George Bush, fourth from left, attends a prayer service during his visit to the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4). Among those accompanying the president are his wife, Barbara, seventh from left, and GEN. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, sixth from left, commander in chief, U.S. Central Command. The president and his party are paying Thanksgiving Day visits to U.S. military personnel deployed to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

President George Bush, fourth from left, attends a prayer service duri...

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

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

President George Bush speaks to the crowd assembled on the flight deck...

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

President George Bush, center, waves as he and his wife, Barbara, second from left, arrive aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4). Among those accompanying President and Mrs. Bush is GEN. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, third from left, commander in chief, U.S. central Command. The president and his wife are paying Thanksgiving Day visits to U.S. military personnel deployed to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

President George Bush, center, waves as he and his wife, Barbara, seco...

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

Flight deck crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) stand by as a Marine Helicopter Squadron 1 (HMX-1) VH-60D Black Hawk (Blackhawk) helicopter carrying President George Bush and his party arrives aboard the ship. The president is paying Thanksgiving Day visits to U.S. military personnel deployed to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

Flight deck crewmen aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA...

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

President George Bush and his wife, Barbara, are piped aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) as the ship's commanding officer stands ready to greet them. The president and his wife are paying Thanksgiving Day visits to U.S. military personnel deployed to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

President George Bush and his wife, Barbara, are piped aboard the amph...

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

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

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

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

Flight deck crewmen acting as side boys stand at attention as President George Bush and his wife, Barbara, arrive aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4). The president and his wife are paying Thanksgiving Day visits to U.S. military personnel deployed to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

Flight deck crewmen acting as side boys stand at attention as Presiden...

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

Military and civilian journalists arrive aboard the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4) to cover the visit to the ship by President George Bush and his party. The president is paying Thanksgiving Day visits to U.S. military personnel deployed to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

Military and civilian journalists arrive aboard the amphibious assault...

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

President George Bush, third from left, attends a prayer service during his visit to the amphibious assault ship USS NASSAU (LHA-4). Among those accompanying the president are his wife, Barbara, third from right, and GEN. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, fourth from right, commander in chief, U.S. Central Command. The president and his party are paying Thanksgiving Day visits to U.S. military personnel deployed to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

President George Bush, third from left, attends a prayer service durin...

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

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

President George Bush waves to the applauding crowd after making some remarks during his visit to 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. Sen. Robert Dole of Kansas is on the platform at right

President George Bush waves to the applauding crowd after making some ...

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

President Georger Bush makes some remarks during his visit to 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. Sen. Robert Dole of Kansas is on the platform at right

President Georger Bush makes some remarks during his visit to the amph...

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

A postal clerk fills an outgoing mail bag while working in the post office 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 fills an outgoing mail bag while working in the post of...

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

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

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

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

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

An A-6E Intruder aircraft prepares to catch the arresting wire on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) as the vessel returns to the United States after serving in the Persian Gulf region during Operation Desert Shield

An A-6E Intruder aircraft prepares to catch the arresting wire on the ...

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

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

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

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

Three M-1008 1.25-ton cargo vehicles (CUCVs) and other vehicles that are being sent to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield sit in a parking lot where they will be inspected before being loaded aboard a ship

Three M-1008 1.25-ton cargo vehicles (CUCVs) and other vehicles that a...

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

A Marine Observation Squadron 1 (VMO-1) OV-10 Bronco aircraft takes off from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) as the ship passes Rota, Spain, while en route to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield. The six VMO-1 aircraft that were carried across the Atlantic Ocean aboard the America will stop in Rota before continuing on to Saudi Arabia.

A Marine Observation Squadron 1 (VMO-1) OV-10 Bronco aircraft takes of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED) Scene Camera Operator: LCDR Ken Neubauer Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

Sixteen aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1) fly in fromation over the aircraft carrier USS AMERICA (CV 66) as the ship travels to the persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield. The aircraft include F-14A Tomcats, left; F/A-18C Hornets, upper center; A-6E Intruders, right; and an E-2C Hawkeye, an EA-6B Prowler, and two S-3B Vikings, lower center.

Sixteen aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 1 (CVW-1) fly in fromation over...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Country: Mediterranean Sea(MED) Scene Camera Operator: LCDR Ken Neubauer Release Status: Released to Public Com... More

A petty officer embraces his wife and daughter as the three are reunited upon the sailor's return from duty in the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

A petty officer embraces his wife and daughter as the three are reunit...

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

Navy reservists and their families pass the time as they wait for their processing to be completed by the Naval Reserve Readiness Command 20 (REDCOM-20) personnel support detachment. The reservists have just returned from duty in the Persian Gulf region following Operation Desert Storm

Navy reservists and their families pass the time as they wait for thei...

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

Soldiers secure a small emplacement excavator (SEE) to a rail car as a shipment of vehicles is prepared for transport to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

Soldiers secure a small emplacement excavator (SEE) to a rail car as a...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Fort Mccoy State: Wisconsin (WI) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Rob Schu... More

Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) watch as the ship moves away from the pier. The IWO JIMA is deploying to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

Sailors and Marines aboard the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (L...

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 commerical tug boat pushes the tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST 1180) closer to a row of pilings as the ship prepares to tie 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

A commerical tug boat pushes the tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST ...

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

An airman places a sign in the back window of her automobile to show her support for U.S. forces deployed to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

An airman places a sign in the back window of her automobile to show h...

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

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

Commandant of the Marine Corps General Alfred M. Gray makes a point wh...

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

A member of the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit works on a 1ST Special Operations Wing MH-53J Pave Low III helicopter that is being prepared for shipment to the Persian Gulf region to support Operation Desert Shield

A member of the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Unit works on a 1ST Special ...

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

MASTER SGT. Larry Coleman, left, non-commissioned officer in charge of combat crew communications, talks to 1ST LT. Bob Dittus, center, and 1ST LT. Robert Miller in base operations prior to their flight to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

MASTER SGT. Larry Coleman, left, non-commissioned officer in charge of...

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

TECH. SGT. John DeLorenzo, right, operates the video camera as retired SENIOR MASTER SGT. Robert G. Cole, center, and his family record a "video post card" message for base personnel deployed to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

TECH. SGT. John DeLorenzo, right, operates the video camera as retired...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Plattsburgh Air Force Base State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

Marines arrange the lifting cables attached to a vehicle ramp as preparations are made to load elements of a Marine unit aboard a U.S. Navy ship. The Marines will be deployed to the Persian Gulf region to support Operation Desert Shield

Marines arrange the lifting cables attached to a vehicle ramp as prepa...

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 rough terrain container handler is used to move a shelter on the pier during the loading of elements of a Marine unit aboard U.S. Navy ships. The Marines are being deployed to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

A rough terrain container handler is used to move a shelter on the pie...

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) lies tied up in front of a pier prior to bringing aboard elements of a Marine unit bound for the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

The tank landing ship USS MANITOWOC (LST-1180) lies tied up in front o...

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

1ST LT. Robert Miller, left, CAPT. Michael Stahr, center, 1ST LT. Bob Dittus, second from right, and another air crew member review their mission in base operations prior to a flight to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

1ST LT. Robert Miller, left, CAPT. Michael Stahr, center, 1ST LT. Bob ...

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

TECH. SGT. John DeLorenzo, right, operates the video camera as retired SENIOR MASTER SGT. Robert G. Cole, center, and his family record a "video post card" message for base personnel deployed to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

TECH. SGT. John DeLorenzo, right, operates the video camera as retired...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Plattsburgh Air Force Base State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

A starboard view of the amphibious transport dock USS RALEIGH (LPD-1) as it arrives to pick up Marines and their equipment. The ship will be deployed to the Persian Gulf region to support Operation Desert Shield

A starboard view of the amphibious transport dock USS RALEIGH (LPD-1) ...

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

Bags of nuclear-biological-chemical (NBC) protection gear are unloaded from a truck for issue to personnel deploying to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

Bags of nuclear-biological-chemical (NBC) protection gear are unloaded...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Commandant of the Marine Corps General Alfred M. Gray, seated at cente...

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

Marines board the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) for transportation to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

Marines board the amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) for tra...

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

LT. Robert Miller, the navigator aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, programs his navigational equipment prior to a flight to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

LT. Robert Miller, the navigator aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft...

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

AIRMAN Thomas Owings, the assistant crew chief for a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, cleans the aircraft's windscreen prior to a flight to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

AIRMAN Thomas Owings, the assistant crew chief for a KC-135 Stratotank...

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

Flight crewmen sign for bags of nuclear-biological-chemical (NBC) protection gear that is being issued to personnel deploying to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

Flight crewmen sign for bags of nuclear-biological-chemical (NBC) prot...

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

Several Marines carry a crate down a landing as they prepare to board the ship that will carry their unit to the Persian Gulf region for Operation DESERT SHIELD

Several Marines carry a crate down a landing as they prepare to board ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Commandant of the Marine Corps General Alfred M. Gray, listens to a br...

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

Marines and sailors wait on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock USS RALEIGH (LPD-1) as the ship is loaded. The RALEIGH will transport the Marines and their equipment to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

Marines and sailors wait on the flight deck of the amphibious transpor...

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

Marines gather up their gear after receiving the word to board the ship that will transport their unit to the Persian Gulf region for Operation DESERT SHIELD

Marines gather up their gear after receiving the word to board the shi...

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 sign outside the base recreation center lists the times of operation for a "video post card" program. The program, co-sponsored by a local cable television company, allows family members and friends to send videotaped messages to base personnel deployed to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

A sign outside the base recreation center lists the times of operation...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Plattsburgh Air Force Base State: New York (NY) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Ope... More

A Marine sergeant plays his guitar as he and the members of his unit wait on the pier. The Marines will be boarding U.S. Navy ships for transportation to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

A Marine sergeant plays his guitar as he and the members of his unit w...

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

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 speaks during a ...

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

The amphibious assault ship USS IWO JIMA (LPH-2) heads out to sea after embarking the Marine units that it will carry to the Persian Gulf region for Operation Desert Shield

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

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

LT. Bob Dittus, the pilot of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, runs through a preflight checklist with his cockpit crew prior to a flight to the Persian Gulf region in support of Operation Desert Shield

LT. Bob Dittus, the pilot of a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft, runs thro...

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

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