Navy photographers stand by as Rear Adm. (lower half) Paul W. Parcells, commander, Tactical Wings, Atlantic, prepares to escort LT. Robert Wetzel, LT. Lawrence Slade, and LT. Jeffrey Zaun down the red carpet following their arrival by Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 56 (VR-56) C-9 Nightingale aircraft. The three Navy pilots' aircraft were shot down over Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and the men held as prisoners of war until their release on March 4th. Subject Operation/Series: DESERT STORM Base: Naval Air Station, Oceana State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

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