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Iraq invades Kuwait
The Iraqi invasion of Kuwait was an operation conducted by Iraq on 2 August 1990, whereby it invaded the neighboring State of Kuwait, consequently resulting in a seven-month-long Iraqi military occupation of the country. -
U.S. Air Force arrives in Saudi Arabia
More than 500,000 American troops deployed to Saudi Arabia as part of Operation Desert Shield, in case Iraqi troops attacked Saudi Arabia. -
UN Security Council authorizes use of force to eject Iraq from Kuwait
It was under Chapter VII that in 1990 the Security Council by Resolution 678 authorized all "necessary means" to eject Iraq from Kuwait and to restore international peace and security in the area. -
Operation Desert Storm commences as U.S. warplanes attack military targets in Iraq and Kuwait
During air and ground operations, U.S. and allied forces destroyed over 3,000 tanks, 1,400 armored personnel carriers, 2,200 artillery pieces, and countless other vehicles. Ninety-six service members were killed in action; an estimated 30,000 Iraqi troops were killed. -
first hostile fire
first hostile shot fired -
First Oil Well Started in Kuwait
Oil Well fires were started as a tactic to hurt the U.S. economy -
Last Tomahawk Missiles are launched in attach on Bhagdad airfield
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Ground War Begins
the ground war began with U.S. and allied forces penetrating deep into Kuwait and Iraq before the end of the day. The advance was so swift that masses of Iraqi troops began surrendering within hours. -
Cease-fire takes effect and offensive operations end
President of the United States George H.W. Bush announces the ceasefire, declaring that Kuwait is free and the Iraqi Army is defeated. Iraq announces that it will accept all UN resolutions regarding the conflict. -
Victory Parade in Washinton
As troops returned a parade was held in Washington to celebrate the end of the war. -
Last U.S. ground troops return to the United States
The last U.S troops return home to the U.S -
Persian Gulf Veterans Coordinating Board established
An interagency board - the Persian Gulf Veterans Coordinating Board - was established
in January 1994 to work to resolve the health concerns of Persian Gulf veterans,
including active duty personnel and reservists with Gulf service. The board, headed by
the Secretaries of the Departments of Defense (DOD), Veterans Affairs (VA), and Health
and Human Services (HHS), is overseeing and coordinating working groups focusing on
research, clinical issues and disability compensation. -
Congressional hearings held on "Status of Efforts to Identify Persian Gulf War Syndrome Part I
Known as a cluster of once inexplicable symptoms, Gulf War illness —sometimes called Gulf War syndrome— can include muscle aches, joint pain, dizziness, memory lapses, headaches, fatigue and insomnia. For more than 30 years, federal efforts have come up short in deciphering the root causes of these puzzling symptoms. -
CIA releases report on Intelligence Related to Gulf War Illness
The cia released a report on illnesses related to the war