Richmond K. Turner
In response to the crisis in the Persian Gulf caused by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, "Richmond K. Turner" deployed early as a primary AAW unit in the battle group, which arrived in the theater just before hostilities broke out. During 60 days in the Persian Gulf, "Richmond K. Turner" provided protection to four carriers and served as an advance picket ship in the mine-infested waters off Kuwait. Following the cease fire, "Richmond K. Turner" relocated to the Red Sea where she participated in the continuing maritime interception operations in support of United Nations sanctions against Iraq.