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The 13th Signal Battalion served as the First Cavalry Division's organic signal battalion during Operation Desert Shield. Here are some images of the 13th Signal in action in Saudi Arabia from September 1990 to January 1991, courtesy of Norman Jarvis (CW2, U.S. Army retired), the 13th Signal Battalion maintenance technician during the deployment.

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The "Desert Hilton"

Typical living conditions for the U. S. Army in Saudi Arabia during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

Recreation in the Desert

13th Signal Battalion soldiers relaxing after a hard day of training. We did not have much free time, but what free time we had needed to be filled with recreational activities to keep our minds off of the stresses of the deployment. Typical recreational activities included card playing, reading, listening to music, and, of course, mail call.

CW2 Charlie Steward in AA Horse

CW2 Charlie Steward in Assembly Area Horse. Notice the HMMWVs behind him covered with camouflage nets. These nets are used to conceal vehicles and equipment from aerial observation.