Caption:
The USS Port Royal (CG 73) steams in the Persian Gulf as it conducts
surface and air defense operations for the USS Nimitz (CVN 68) battle
group on Nov. 7, 1997. The Ticonderoga class cruiser is equipped
with AEGIS combat systems, and Tomahawk anti-ship and land attack
missiles. The USS Nimitz (CVN 68) battle group is operating in
the Persian Gulf in support of the U.S. and coalition enforcement of
the no-fly-zone over Southern Iraq. DoD photo by Petty Officer
3rd Class Christopher Mobley, U.S. Navy. (RELEASED)
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