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The Persian Gulf War begins - Jan 16, 1991 - HISTORY.com

Alan K.

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Pretty much have been there for 26 years now........?

The Persian Gulf War begins - Jan 16, 1991 - HISTORY.com

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Posted 8 y ago

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MAJ Alvin B.

Posted 8 y ago

As the saying goes, technically it began in August. However, the main part of the offensive engagement did indeed start 26 years ago today. i salute all who served. Semper Gumbi!

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I did sir. And the sand storms were murder! I was 24 year of age in 91'.

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MAJ Alvin B.

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SSG (Join to see) - Indeed they were. I was a 34 year old Captain during the war.

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SP5 Mark Kuzinski

Posted 8 y ago

It's been that long ago!!

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SP5 Mark Kuzinski

8 y

Alan K. - We lost much of what was settled by us.

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SSG (Join to see)

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Yes! I was shocked myself! I 24 years old!

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SSG (Join to see)

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Alan K. - Your 100% right! We were told to do advance to Baghdad! We were 25k out of the city limits. I knew that it would be a part 2!!

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SP5 Mark Kuzinski - I was a warning to Saddam Hussein, to keep his money in petro dollars. You see what happened next....

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SGT John Flint

Posted 8 y ago

Seems like a long time ago but reasons for it continue have changed

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