The Gulf War consisted of (1) Operation Desert Shield (August 2, 1990 - January 17, 1991) which was the buildup of troops and defense of Saudi Arabia and (2) Operation Desert Storm (January 17, 1991 - February 28, 1991) in its combat phase. Forces were included from 35 nations that were led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.
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Allied Coalition: A group of over 35 nations which took part in the liberation of Kuwait after invasion by Iraqi military forces under Saddam Hussein. Colin Powell: Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs...
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Allied Coalition Logo Saddam Hussein, the President of Iraq during the Persian Gulf War President George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the U.S. Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah - Emir of Kuwait King...
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"N" is for National Guard. The South Carolina National Guard evolved out of the state’s militia. In 1905 the organized militia was renamed the South Carolina National Guard and in 1916 all state...
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Mike Gartland continues to relay the history of Shaw Air Force Base. In World War II, the mission was to teach pilots to fly airplanes. The first aircraft that the 20th used there was the P51 Mustang...
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The strength of the South Carolina Air National Guard has always been its people. And what has given these people their best opportunity to excel is great aircraft. It started with the P-51 Mustang...
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In December 1990, Iraq became the new battleground. More than 700 members of the S.C. Air National Gaurd were deployed for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. The 240th Combat...