A Moment in the Life of America's Navy
On October 7, 2001, after the September 11 al Qaeda terrorist attacks, Operation Enduring Freedom begins with Tomahawk and carrier air strikes on targets in Afghanistan. Later at sea, Navy amphibious forces establish a 750 mile supply line through Pakistan to Marines in Afghanistan. January 16, 1991. U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Apprentice Lance H. Mayhew Jr.