USS Blue Ridge (LLC-19)

The 1991 Pro-Set Desert Storm series stands as a landmark non-sports card release, documenting Operation Desert Storm through detailed military subjects and photography. Card #176 features the USS Blue Ridge (LLC-19), the flagship of the U.S. Seventh Fleet and command center during the Gulf War conflict. Pro-Set's Desert Storm set became a significant collectible for military history enthusiasts, hobbyists, and investors seeking tangible documentation of this defining geopolitical event. The USS Blue Ridge card represents a key subject within the series—a vessel integral to coalition operations. Desert Storm cards from 1991 appeal to collectors interested in military memorabilia, historical documentation, and the broader non-sports card market. The series captures an era when trading cards extended beyond sports into news-driven, real-world events. Collectors value these cards for their historical significance, educational content, and the unique window they provide into early 1990s card design. Whether completing the full Desert Storm set or building a military-themed collection, the USS Blue Ridge card offers both nostalgic and investment appeal for serious hobbyists.