In response to aggressive Iraqi troop movements south towards Kuwait, the George Washington Battle Group transited the Suez Canal at maximum speed. Persian Gulf Operations Vigilant and Southern Watch were resumed on 15 October 1994.
Following Iraq's swift military advances southward towards Kuwait, the George Washington Battle Group rapidly navigated the Suez Canal at maximum velocity. On October 15, 1994, Persian Gulf Operations Vigilant and Southern Watch were reinstated.