(November 16th, 1997) On board the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). . . .As seen from the aft of the USS George Washington the ticonderoga class Cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) underway in the Suez Canal. Following a Presidential order to head for the Arabian Gulf region, elements of the George Washington battle group led by the carrier immediately left their regularly scheduled station in the Mediterranean and began the 7 day passage to the Gulf, which starts with a Suez Canal transit. George Washington will join the USS Nimitz battle group already on station. Both will enforce UN sanctions against Iraq by patrolling the "No-Fly Zone" under Operation Southern Watch.

U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class James Westfall - Digital Film Scan (971116-N-1067W-002).

The Ticonderoga class cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) underway in the Arabian Sea while heading for the Persian Gulf on 19 NOV 1997. Normandy is part of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) battle group. Normandy is armed with a number of defensive and offensive weapons that include Tomahawk cruise missiles. Following a Presidential order to head for the Persian Gulf region, elements of the George Washington battle group led by the carrier left their regularly scheduled station in the Mediterranean and began a 7 day passage to the Gulf. George Washington will join the USS Nimitz battle group already on station. Both will enforce UN sanctions against Iraq by patrolling the "No-Fly Zone" under Operation Southern Watch.

U.S. Navy Photo by PH2 Robert Catalano.

The guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) fires her aft MK 45 5-inch/54 caliber lightweight gun mount at Vieques Island during training held in the Puerto Rico operating area on 26 JUN 2000.

U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Shane McCoy.

At sea aboard the USS George Washington (CVN 73) 22 JUN 2002. USS Normandy (CG 60) comes alongside USNS John Lenthall (T-AO 189) to conduct a underway replenishment (UNREP)

US Navy photo by JO2 R. David Valdez.

USS George Washington (CVN 73) and USS Normandy (CG 60) conduct an underway replenishment (UNREP) with the Military Sealift Command (MSC) ship USNS Supply (T-AOE 6) on 9 SEP 2002.

U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class David C. Lloyd. (020909-N-1348L-006).

4 AUG 2002 -- An SH-60B Seahawk helicopter assigned to carrier airwing one seven ( CVW-17 ) and the " Red Lions " of anti-submarine squadron one five (HS-15) departs the guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) for its return flight to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). USS Normandy is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of operation Enduring Freedom.

US Navy Photo by Photographers mate 3rd class T.J. Talarico.

The guided missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) underway prior to conducting replenishment at sea with the USS George Washington (CVN 73) on 19 SEP 2002. US Navy guided missile cruisers perform primarily in a Battle force role. These ships are multi-mission surface combatants capable of supporting carrier battle groups, amphibious forces, or operating independently as flagship of surface action groups. Normandy home port is Norfolk, VA

US Navy photo by photographers mate airman Jason B. Zalasky.

At sea with the Guided Missile Cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) 19 SEP 2002 is on a regulary scheduled deployment with the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) Battle Group conducting operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

US Navy photo by photographer's mate Airman Mathew Keane.

USS Normandy (CG 60) and its crew stand range guard, while members of George Washington battle group's special warfare liaison team and explosive ordnance disposal mobil unit two, remove a navigation hazard in International waters with explosives. 17 NOV 2002

US Navy photo by Journalist 2nd class David Valdez.

26 May 2007 - The guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan (DDG 72), left, and the guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) are moored together pier side in Gdynia, Poland. Mahan transferred over duties to Normandy as the acting flagship for the Commanding Officer of Standing NATO Maritime Group One Rear Adm. Michael K. Mahon.

U.S. Navy photo #070526-N-5459S-006 by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Vincent J. Street.

Victoria, Seychelles, 17 September 007, Guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) and guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) are moored together during a port visit to Seychelles. Normandy is transferring duties as flagship to Bainbridge for commander Standing NATO Maritime Group (SNMG) 1, Rear Admiral Michael K. Mahon. SNMG1 is one of four joint NATO maritime task forces.

U.S. Navy photo By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vincent J. Street (070917-N-5459S-002)

INDIAN OCEAN, 18 September 2007 - Guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) approaches guided-missile destroyer USS Bainbridge (DDG 96) for a sail pass in the Indian Ocean. Bainbridge recently relieved Normandy as flagship for Rear Adm. Michael K. Mahon, commander of Standing NATO Maritime Group 1.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vincent J. Street (070918-N-5459S-017 )