UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters

UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters prepare to takeoff as the 82nd Aviation Brigade relocates in the desert during Operation Desert Shield.

C-5 Galaxy

1990's -- A C-5 Galaxy transport aircraft from the 709th Military Airlift Squadron, Dover Air Force Base, Del., sits in the dense Saudi fog as maintenance crews make repairs and systems checks during Operation Desert Shield.

F-15E Eagle aircraft takes off

1990's -- A 336TH Tactical Fighter Squadron F-15E Eagle aircraft takes off on a mission during Operation Desert Shield.

KC-135R Stratotanker

1990's -- Several KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft sit parked along the flight line during Operation Desert Shield.

C-130 Hercules transport aircraft

1990's -- Troops of the U.S. Army's XVIII Airborne Corps wait to board a C-130 Hercules transport aircraft of the 1630th Tactical Airlift Wing for a transit to Fort Bragg, N.C., following the liberation of Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. Behind the troops is another C-130 Hercules aircraft.

Troops of the U.S. Army's XVIII Airborne Corps wait to board a C-130 Hercules

1990's -- Troops of the U.S. Army's XVIII Airborne Corps wait to board a C-130 Hercules transport aircraft of the 1630th Tactical Airlift Wing for a transit to Fort Bragg, N.C., following the liberation of Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. Behind the troops is another C-130 Hercules aircraft.