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. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELD Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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