Operation Desert Shield: 1st Marines HQ Comm Platoon Arriving in Saudi Arabia

OPERATION DESERT SHIELD
On 2 August 1990, the oil rich country of Kuwait was invaded by its neighbor, Iraq.  Iraq also threatened Saudi Arabia.  The United States and other members of the United Nations quickly responded by deploying military forces to deter further aggression by the Iraqis.  Headquarters First Marine Regiment, as part of the President's reinforcement plan, arrived in Southwest Asia on 23 December 1990.

Arriving in Saudi Arabia

On the flight to Saudi Arabia - LCpl Graves

Wearing newly issued desert camoflauge uniforms

Arriving in Saudi Arabia

Major Helgeson in his new uniform

Last Day of Duty in the White House: Farewell with President Reagan

Ronald Reagan and Captain Mark Helgeson, USMC

Thanks and Farewell Handshake

White House Ceremonial Duty: State Dinner for the President of Austria

The President of Austria and his wife visit the White House and are greeted by the Reagan's at the Front Door of the White House

Hail To The Chief

The Reagan's and their guests are presented to those invited to attend this State Dinner 

March On The Colors

The Joint Ceremonial Flag Team brings the Colors from President Reagan's Private Quarters upstairs down to Grand Staircase to the Main Floor of the White House

Captain Helgeson requests permission from President Reagan to "Secure The Colors" from the President's Private Quarters

White House Social Aide: Escorting President Reagan After Meetings

President Reagan & Secretary of State George Schultz 

Reagan, Ford, Carter, Nixon

Escorting out President Reagan after a speech in the East Room.

Vice President Bush follows.

Note the two Secret Service Agents watching the man greeting President Reagan.

White House Christmas Party with Mr. T.

White House Military Social Aides with Mr. T. who gave each aide a Mr. T. poster and doll.

Mr. T. takes the stage at Christmas Party for children of embassy diplomats.

White House Military Social Aide: Rose Garden Ceremony for New Stamp

New Stamp Honoring Military

Rose Garden Ceremony

President Reagan greets children. 

New Stamp Honoring Military

Rose Garden Ceremony

Standing in the background.

White House Military Social Aide: Receiving Line Duty

Receiving Line pull-off aide.

Keep the line of guests moving!

Receiving Line Pull-off Aide.

Smile, but keep the line moving quickly.

No time for chit chat. 

Receiving Line Introduction Aide.

Mr. President, meet some lady! 

Receiving Line Introduction Aide.

We have no idea who these people are. 

Receiving Line Pull-off Aide.

Don't block the shot of the photographer.

Receiving Line Introduction Aide.

No time to chat, lady.  Keep it moving!

Receiving Line Pull-off Aide.

Right this way, please.  Smile for the camera. 

Receiving Line Introduction Aide.

Pull-off Aide whispers to Mrs. Reagan the name I just announced to President Reagan.