Buuxi weedha soo socota: Bishii Juun 1990, Markabka ayaa mar kale u dhoofiyay Galbeedka Badweynta Pacific, isagoo saarnaa markabka "Independence". Ka dib markii
Duulaankii Ciraaq ee Kuweyt 2dii Agoosto 1990, USS "Independence" waxaa lagu amray Gacanka Cumaan, isagoo noqday diyaaradii ugu horreysay ee diyaaradaha qaada. VFA-113 waxay fulisay howlgalka Desert Shield ee Waqooyiga Gacanka Faaris iyo Sacuudi Carabiya. 3-tii iyo 4-tii Oktoobar 1990, VFA-113 waxay ka duushay USS "Independence" iyadoo ka hawlgasha Gacanka Faaris, taasoo calaamadeynaysa markii ugu horreysay ee diyaaradaha xambaara ay ka hawlgalaan Gacanka tan iyo 1974. Ciidanka ayaa ka soo laabtay howlgalkan 20-kii Diseembar 1990.