980119-N-1350W-598 On board the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (January 19th, 1998) Persian Gulf--Crew members from Air Department stand by as a Carrier Early Warning E-2C ÒHawkeyeÓ aircraft launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), during on-going intense flight operations. Nimitz and CVW 9 continue to support UN sanctions against Iraq under Operation Southern Watch. Tensions in the gulf have recently increased following Saddam Hussein's public announcement that he will suspend cooperation with UN weapons inspection teams, if sanctions are not


980119-N-1350W-598 On board the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS NIMITZ (January 19th, 1998) Persian Gulf--Crew members from Air Department stand by as a Carrier Early Warning E-2C ÒHawkeyeÓ aircraft launches from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), during on-going intense flight operations. Nimitz and CVW 9 continue to support UN sanctions against Iraq under Operation Southern Watch. Tensions in the gulf have recently increased following Saddam Hussein's public announcement that he will suspend cooperation with UN weapons inspection teams, if sanctions are not lifted. Navy photo by PhotographerÕs Mate 2nd Class James H. Watson (Released) Digital Film Scan 980119-N-1350W-598 by navalsafetycenter


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