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

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FAA

The 13th Signal Battalion's Forward Assembly Area in the Ruqi Pocket, Saudi Arabia, January 1991.

"Antenna Farm"

The 13th Signal Battalion's "antenna farm" in the Ruqi pocket January-February 1991. One of the 13th Signal's responsibilities was to set up and maintain a reliable communications network for the 1st Cavalry Division.

CW2 Norman Jarvis

Chief Warrant Officer Norman "C.J." Jarvis, Battalion Maintenance Technician of the First Cavalry Division's 13th Signal Battalion. A good friend and one hell of a soldier. This photo was taken the day before the ground attack into Iraq.

"Comrades in Arms"

Some of C.J. Jarvis' "comrades in arms" relaxing before the ground campaign.

The Ground Campaign

The 13th Signal Battalion moving out toward the 1st Infantry Division breach on February 26, 1991.

Destroyed Iraqi Tank

A destroyed Iraqi tank.

A destroyed Iraqi APC

A destroyed Iraqi APC.