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USS Kauffman (FFG 59) and USS Thomas S. Gates (CG 51) Russian Port Visit

Kauffman Visits Sevastopol, The Ukraine, USSR
4 - 8 August 1989



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Kauffman
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173k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - US Navy personnel manning the rail on guided missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG-59) watch as a Soviet Tarantul III class missile corvette, its three inch gun prominent on the forward section, pulls alongside. Kauffman and the the Aegis guided missile cruiser USS Thomas S. Gates (CG-51) are on the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port by American naval vessels since World War II.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-89-10303 by PH2 (AC) Mark Kettenhofen)
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Kauffman
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148k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - United States Navy personnel standing near an OE-82 UHF SATCOMM antenna on the guided missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG-59) watch as sailors on their Soviet escort, a Tarantul III class missile corvette, take in a line from the American ship.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-89-10302 by PH2 (AC) Mark Kettenhofen)
Kauffman
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134k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - Rotors folded, an SH-60B Seahawk helicopter sits on the deck of the guided missile frigate USS Kauffman (FFG-59), while sailors manning the rails observe their counterparts on the Soviet guided missile cruiser Slava.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-90-00769 by PH2 Mark Kettenhofen)
Kauffman
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159k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - Kauffman and the Soviet guided missile cruiser Slava tied up in the harbor. Thomas S. Gates and Kauffman are making the second goodwill visit to a Soviet port since World War II.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-90-00333 by JO1 Kip Burke)
Kauffman
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151k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - A Soviet Naval infantryman (marine) sits on a small craft. Moored behind it is the Soviet guided missile cruiser Azov, fully dressed for the goodwill visit of Thomas S. Gates and Kauffman.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-90-00311 by PH1 Scott Allen)
Kauffman
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194k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - Kauffman lies Med-moored in Sevastopol harbor.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-90-00334 by JO1 Kip Burke)
Kauffman
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119k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - The flags of the United States and the Soviet Union hang side by side above two Marines on Kauffman during the visit of Kauffman and Thomas S. Gates.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-89-10331 by PH1 Scott Allen)
Kauffman
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124k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - A Sailor's cap twirled from Thomas S. Gates sails past Kauffman toward the crowd on the waterfront.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-89-10364 by PH1 Scott Allen)
Kauffman
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109k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - In the throng assembled to greet two visiting U. S. Navy vessels, a Soviet citizen uses his hat and his hand to express his sentiments.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-89-10330 by PH1 Scott Allen)
Kauffman
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000k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - Captain Robert Sutton, commanding officer of Thomas S. Gates shakes hands with Admiral Mikhail Khronopulo, commander-in-chief of the Soviet Black Sea Fleet, while other officers wait in line.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-89-10366 by PH1 Scott Allen)
Kauffman
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146k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - Two young Ukrainian women in traditional costume bring bread and roses in honor of the American naval visit.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-89-10335 by PH1 Scott Allen)
Kauffman
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125k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - A young Ukrainian woman gets a kiss on the cheek from Vice Admiral R. Paul Ilg, deputy commander-in-chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe, after presenting him with the traditional gift of a loaf of bread.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-89-10337 by PH1 Scott Allen)
Kauffman
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113k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - Vice Adm. Paul Ilg, deputy commander-in-chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe, talks with Black Sea Fleet Commander-in-Chief Adm. Mikhail Khronopulo during the goodwill visit of the Aegis guided missile cruiser Thomas S. Gates and the guided missile frigate Kauffman.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-89-10324 by PH1 Scott Allen)
Kauffman
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142k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - Captain Robert Sutton, commanding officer of Thomas S. Gates reenlists three of his crew members on the Soviet guided missile cruiser Slava.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-89-10358 by PH1 Scott Allen)
Kauffman
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94k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - A Soviet officer is followed by two US Marines carrying a wreath in a procession to the port's war memorial.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-90-00326 by JO1 Kip Burke)
Kauffman
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114k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - A Soviet officer is followed by two US Marines carrying a wreath to the port's war memorial.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-90-00327 by JO1 Kip Burke)
Kauffman
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143k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - Two US Marines salute after laying a wreath at the monument for the port's war heroes.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-90-00328 by JO1 Kip Burke)
Kauffman
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145k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - "Back in the USSR" is played by a US Navy rock band for the audience filling Sevastopol's main plaza.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-90-00329 by JO1 Kip Burke)
Kauffman
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104k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - Soviet and American naval personnel converse.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-90-00775 by PH2 Mark Kettenhofen)
Kauffman
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129k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - Petty Officer 3rd Class Thomaston signs souvenirs for Soviet children.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-90-00325 by JO1 Kip Burke)
Kauffman
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162k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - Members of the Soviet Black Sea Fleet band and the US Sixth Fleet band form up.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-89-10368 by PH1 Scott Allen)
Kauffman
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192k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - The US Sixth Fleet Band gives a concert for the local population.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-90-00320 by JO1 Kip Burke)
Kauffman
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95k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - A young Soviet woman hands a bouquet to a Sixth Fleet band singer.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-89-10291 by JO1 Kip Burke)
Kauffman
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147k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - An American Sailor shares a Pepsi and the shade of a park bench with friends during the goodwill visit.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-89-10350 by PH1 Scott Allen)
Kauffman
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147k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - A local artist makes a sketch of an American Sailor.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-89-10354 by PH1 Scott Allen)
Kauffman
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96k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - American sailors inspect a model of a Soviet cruiser during the visit of Thomas S. Gates and Kauffman.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-90-00308 by PH1 Scott Allen)
Kauffman
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134k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - A Soviet Chaika automobile stands on the beach in front of a Pomornik class air cushion vehicle, on display during the visit of Thomas S. Gates and Kauffman.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-90-00770 by PH2 Mark Kettenhofen)
Kauffman
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101k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - Soviet naval infantrymen (marines) man a line of BTR-60PB amphibious armored personnel carriers, in front of a Pomornik class air cushion landing craft on the beach, during a demonstration for visiting Americans.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-90-00771 by PH2 Mark Kettenhofen)
Kauffman
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103k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - A Soviet naval infantryman stands with an arm on his PT-76 light amphibious tank, on display for visiting Americans.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-90-00772 by PH2 Mark Kettenhofen)
Kauffman
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119k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - Soviet naval infantry personnel talk shop with their American counterparts.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-89-10298 by JO1 Kip Burke)
Kauffman
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126k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - Sailors aboard Kauffman demonstrate firefighting equipment for their Soviet hosts.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-90-00776 by PH2 Mark Kettenhofen)
Kauffman
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110k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - A group of Soviet Sailors look at the Mark 141 quad Harpoon missile canisters conspicuous on the fantail of Thomas S. Gates.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-89-10292 by JO1 Kip Burke)
Kauffman
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106k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - Soviet Naval personnel and others pass under an American flag on Thomas S. Gates.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-89-10294 by JO1 Kip Burke)
Kauffman
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131k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - A Soviet Sailor salutes the American flag as he disembarks after a tour of an American warship.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-89-10295 by JO1 Kip Burke)
Kauffman
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167k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - Two Soviet dancers perform on the helicopter deck of Thomas S. Gates.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-90-00316 by PH1 Scott Allen)
Kauffman
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107k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - Soviet women enjoy Pepsi and hot dogs with a sailor and the captain of Thomas S. Gates.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-90-00318 by JO1 Kip Burke)
Kauffman
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86k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - An American and a Soviet sailor exchange hats and a handshake.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-89-10362 by PH1 Scott Allen)
Kauffman
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75k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - A young Ukrainian woman wears a sailor's whitehat given to her by an American visitor.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-89-10338 by PH1 Scott Allen)
Kauffman
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100k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - Sailors on an American warship serve hot dogs and soft drinks to Soviet visitors young and old.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-89-10353 by PH1 Scott Allen)
Kauffman
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65k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - An American Sailor puts an enameled pin on the uniform of a Soviet counterpart during the goodwill visit.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-89-10288 by JO1 Kip Burke)
Kauffman
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131k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - A Soviet navy officer bites into a hot dog courtesy of the Americans during the goodwill visit of Thomas S. Gates and Kauffman.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-89-10290 by JO1 Kip Burke)
Kauffman
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120k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - Vice Admiral R. Paul Ilg, Deputy Commander-In-Chief, United States Naval Forces Europe, bids farewell to his host, Black Sea Fleet Commander-In-Chief Admiral Mikhail Khronopulo.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-89-10284 by JO1 Kip Burke)
Kauffman
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71k August 1989: Sevastopol USSR - An American Sailor says good-bye to a young Soviet woman with a bouquet.
(U.S. Navy photo DVID #DN-ST-89-10313 by PH2 Mark Kettenhofen)

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