The Japanese flag flies from the stern of the Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweeper support ship HAYASE (MST-462) as it lies tied up in front of the coastal minehunters/sweepers AWASHA (MSC-670), left and SAKUKSHIMA (MSC-671). Three Japanese minesweepers and two support ships are stopping in the Philippines while en route to Kuwait to assist in the multinational effort to clear Iraqi mines from the Persian Gulf following Operation Desert Storm. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Station, Subic Bay State: Luzon Country: Philippines (PHL)

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