Kenner in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Gulf War United States Air Force

926th Tactical Fighter Group

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 2, 2016

1. Gulf War United States Air Force Marker

Inscription. The 1990-91 Gulf War, known as "Operation Desert Storm" is considered one of the greatest military deployments and victories since World War II. Over 680,000 coalition troops fought in this operation of which the United States Air Force played a significant role. The Air Force contributed greatly to the victory by executing countless offensive, air assault and reconnaissance missions with minimal losses. The 926th Tactical Fighter Group flew A-10 Thunderbolt II fighter aircraft in 900 combat missions. Based at the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, the 926th TFG is south Louisiana's only Air Force Reserve unit and the only fighter unit to be called up for active duty in "Operation Desert Storm", and active duty in any situation. Over 500 men and women of the 926th TFG fought in this historic call-up of Reserve forces, playing a pivotal role in the destruction of Iraqi Scud missile launchers, artillery, batteries, armored vehicles and tanks, bunkers and command centers.

Erected 1996 by Sheriff Harry Lee.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • Patriots & Patriotism

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• War, 1st Iraq & Desert Storm.

Location. 29° 59.43′ N, 90° 14.607′ W. Memorial is in Kenner, Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish. It can be reached from the intersection of Minor Street and 18th. Street, on the left when traveling north. Located behind the Kenner City Governmental Complex. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 1803 Minor St, Kenner LA 70062, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in one of the River Parishes

and in Greater New Orleans.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Vietnam War U.S. Marine Corps (here, next to this marker); World War II U.S. Navy Seaman

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 2, 2016

2. Gulf War United States Air Force Marker

(here, next to this marker); Korean War U.S. Navy Nurse Corps (a few steps from this marker); Restored Navy A-4 Skyhawk (a few steps from this marker); Douglas A-4 Skyhawk (a few steps from this marker); Purple Heart (a few steps from this marker); World War I U.S. Army Doughboy (a few steps from this marker); United States Field Infantry World War II (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kenner.

Kenner Veterans walkway image. Click for full size.

April 2, 2016

3. Kenner Veterans walkway

Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2016. This page has been viewed 547 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 8, 2016, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. 3. submitted on May 8, 2016. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.