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1st Iraq & Desert Storm War Topic

 
By Mark Hilton, August 22, 2018
All Gave Some - Some Gave All Monument (reverse)
1 ► Alabama, Baldwin County, Stockton — All Gave Some - Some Gave All — The Fallen Soldier — Lest We Forget —
Near Alabama Route 225, on the left when traveling north.
Don't weep for me O' Land of the free When it was my time to fall 'Twas for my country's call 'Twas for the land that I loved That I gave my all And for the land that I loved, I did freely give And in her freedom And . . . — — Map (db m122607) WM
2 ► Alabama, Butler County, Greenville — Operation Desert Storm —
On East Commerce Street (Alabama Route 10) at North Conecuh Street (County Route 45), on the left when traveling west on East Commerce Street.
1990—1991 With gratitude for the faithful service of our men and women and for God's care and guidance. — — Map (db m70770) WM
3 ► Alabama, Colbert County, Tuscumbia — Colbert County Gulf War Memorial —
On North Main Street at West 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
In honor of these Gulf War veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice — — Map (db m192060) WM
4 ► Alabama, Colbert County, Tuscumbia — Colbert County Persian Gulf War Memorial —
On North Main Street at West 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on North Main Street.
Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm Persian Gulf War 1990-1991 In honor of Major Barry Keith Henderson • Senior Airman Ramono Levias Poole "There is no one more elevated, more committed to hard work of freedom, than every . . . — — Map (db m192072) WM
5 ► Alabama, Cullman County, Cullman — Operation Iraqi Freedom - Afghanistan Memorial —
Near Sportsman Lake Road NW 0.4 miles west of 2nd Avenue NW (Route 31).
. . . — — Map (db m101103) WM
6 ► Alabama, Jackson County, Scottsboro — W13 — Gulf War — (1990-1991) —
On Heroes Drive west of Jefferson Dr.
What Started It? On August 2, 1990, the Iraqi Army invaded and quickly overwhelmed Kuwait and declared it Iraq's nineteenth province. The Result: Coalition forces from 34 countries, led by the US, began building up in . . . — — Map (db m268145) HM
7 ► Alabama, Lauderdale County, Florence — The Phantom —
On Veterans Park Drive 0.2 miles east of South Cox Creek Parkway ( Route 133), on the left when traveling east.
The Phantom The F-4 Phantom was the U.S. Air Force’s fastest, highest-flying and longest-range fighter. It first flew May 27, 1958, and entered United States Air Force service in 1963. It was named Phantom II on July 3, 1959, during a . . . — — Map (db m69636) HM
8 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Gulf War-1991 / War on Terrorism —
Near Monroe Street Northwest at Jefferson Street North, on the left when traveling east.
Gulf War-1991 I am Nathan Oscar Pardner, a M1A1 Tank Gunner. I came into the Army in 1988 after a year in Junior College. I was assigned to the 2nd Battalion 33rd Armor of the 3rd Armored Division in Germany. I qualified as a Master Gunner . . . — — Map (db m85531) HM WM
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9 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Memorial Fountains — Huntsville Madison County Veterans Memorial —
On Monroe Street Northwest at Jefferson Street North, on the right when traveling west on Monroe Street Northwest.
The Memorial Fountain System begins with a flow of water cascading over the continuous weir, which is punctuated by 8 Black Granite Markers. This flow symbolizes the blood which has been spilled defending our nation's freedom and flows into the . . . — — Map (db m68728) WM
10 ► Alabama, Madison County, Huntsville — Persian Gulf War — Huntsville Madison County Veterans Memorial —
On Monroe Street Northwest at Washington Street Northwest, on the left when traveling east on Monroe Street Northwest.
Following Iraq’s invasion of its neighbor Kuwait on 2 August 1990, the United States rushed troops to the Middle East to defend Saudi Arabia and liberate Kuwait. After a build-up of forces, and the expiration of a UN Mandate ordering Iraq to leave . . . — — Map (db m85548) WM
11 ► Alabama, Montgomery County, Maxwell Air Force Base — Sikorsky MH-53M 'Pave Low IV' Helicopter —
On Twining Street north of Ash Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Sikorsky MH-53 is a variant of the USAF's HH-53 'Super Jolly Green Giant' air rescue helicopter, which was developed in turn from the US Navy's CH-53 'Sea Stallion' heavy lift helicopter. The MH-53 has been optimized for long-range . . . — — Map (db m64451) HM
12 ► Alabama, Pike County, Brundidge — ZPU-4 Antiaircraft Gun —
On U.S. 231 near Route 125, on the right when traveling north.
Captured 20 Feb 91 during armed reconnaissance by the 2-229th Attack Helicopter Regiment "Flying Tigers" during Operation Desert Storm — — Map (db m267740) WM
13 ► Alabama, Wilcox County, Camden — Veterans Monument —
On Broad Street at Claiborne Street ( Route 41), on the left when traveling north on Broad Street.
A Monument Committee, consisting of Susan Baggett, Chairman; Gladys Mason, Clara Blackmon, Jane Shelton Dale, Tommy McNeece, Bill Albritton and Mayor Henrietta Blackmon, was established on February 12, 2004. Their plan was to build a monument to . . . — — Map (db m68158) HM WM
14 ► Alaska, Anchorage, Elmendorf Air Force Base — McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle —
On Sijan Avenue north of 32nd Street, on the left when traveling north.
Designed as an air-superiority fighter, the McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle first flew in 1972 and entered operational service in 1974. The F-15 has become the longest-serving fighter in aviation history and has seen extensive combat action. . . . — — Map (db m254408) HM WM
15 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Eielson Air Force Base — F-4C "Phantom II" —
On Central Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
The F-4C Phantom II" entered the Air Force inventory in 1963 and continued to be produced through 1979. Phantoms were used at Eielson for alert duty between 1970 and 1982. The 43 Tactical Fighter Squadron and the 18 Fighter Squadron from . . . — — Map (db m256126) HM WM
16 ► Alaska, Fairbanks North Star Borough, Eielson Air Force Base — Fairchild-Republic A-10A "Thunderbolt II" —
On Central Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Length: 53 Feet, 4 Inches Height: 17 Feet, 8 Inches Wingspan: 57 Feet, 6 Inches Maximum Weight: 50,000 Lbs Cruising Speed: 345 MPH Maximum Speed: 518 MPH Ceiling: 44,200 Feet The A/OA10 "Thunderbolt II" has been in service . . . — — Map (db m256127) HM WM
17 ► Alaska, Juneau Borough, Juneau, Downtown Juneau — Bishop Michael H. Kenny —
On 3rd Street at Seward Street, on the right when traveling west on 3rd Street.
"I love this country and the ideals upon which it was founded…More than anything else, I care about the men and women who make up our military forces…I do not want to see them either kill or be killed in a war that is not moral or . . . — — Map (db m181757) HM
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18 ► Arizona, Pinal County, Sacaton — Honoring Native American Women Veterans —
On Sacaton Road (Arizona Route 87) at Casa Blanca Road, on the right when traveling east on Sacaton Road.
Honoring Native American Women Veterans Dedicated February 22, 2003 American Legion Post 84 Sacaton, AZ Sculptor: Oscar Urrea Artist: Jim Covarrubias — — Map (db m32844) WM
19 ► Arkansas, Benton County, Bella Vista — Persian Gulf War —
Near Veterans Way.
In 1961 and again in 1973, Iraq had claimed that the nation of Kuwait was part of Iraq. On August 2, 1990, Iraq troops invaded the disputed area claimed by Kuwait. Iraqi invaders looted Kuwait, then headed toward Saudi Arabia. For several months, . . . — — Map (db m92241) HM WM
20 ► Arkansas, Benton County, Bentonville — 1st/142nd Field Artillery Memorial —
Near 6800 Southwest Minuteman Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Headquarters & Headquarters Battery 1st Battalion 142nd Field Artillery November 21, 1990 - September 17, 1991 In honor of those who served in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm — — Map (db m242844) WM
21 ► Arkansas, Benton County, Siloam Springs — Gulf War Memorial — Battery B 2nd Battalion 142nd Field Artillery —
On East Main Street at South Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street.
Battery B 2d Battalion 142d Field Artillery Honoring those who served in Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm Nov. 1990 - May 2001 Commander Cpt. Commerford, J. B. Executive Officer 1Lt. Huey, Eddie G. Fire Direction Officer 2Lt. . . . — — Map (db m309919) WM
22 ► Arkansas, Franklin County, Ozark — Charlie Battery 2/142 Field Artillery —
Near West Commercial Street (Highway 64) west of S 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east.
Front Side: Battery C 2/142 F. A. Arkansas Army National Guard and many others from Franklin County went They all returned Right Side: Dedicated to those who served and the community for support . . . — — Map (db m310723) WM
23 ► Arkansas, Franklin County, Ozark — In Memory of our Friends Lost in Korea, Vietnam & Iraq —
On West Commercial Street (U.S. 64) at South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on West Commercial Street.
Korea 1950 – 1953 Garlande Darter Charles McCartney Otis E. Hutchinson Vietnam 1965-1975 Rickey Pyle Otis E. Hutchinson, Jr. John F. Schaffer Wayne J. Sanders Iraq 1990 – 1991 Charleston's . . . — — Map (db m120873) WM
24 ► Arkansas, Greene County, Paragould — Desert Storm Memorial — Honoring Those Who Served —
On W. Court Street at N Third Street, on the left when traveling west on W. Court Street.
In memory of SPC. Steven Glen Mason Sept. 27,1967 - Feb. 25, 1991 SFC. Earnest F. Mitchen Jr. Sept. 14, 1949 - Apr. 13, 1991 "It is a worthy thing to fight for one's freedom. It is another sight finer to fight for another . . . — — Map (db m227816) WM
25 ► Arkansas, Lawrence County, Walnut Ridge — We the residents of Lawrence Co. —
On West Main Street (U.S. 412) at Northwest 4th Street (Business U.S. 67), on the right when traveling west on West Main Street.
We, the residence of Lawrence Co., erect this memorial to express our love and most sincere appreciation for the distinguished service displayed by our troops in protecting and preserving our freedoms During the Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, . . . — — Map (db m169765) WM
26 ► Arkansas, Logan County, Paris — Paris War Memorial —
On East Walnut Street (Arkansas Route 22) at North Express Street, on the left when traveling east on East Walnut Street.
In Honor of those Who Served and Died WW I Baldwin, Herbert · Cabe, Floyd · Carpenter, James · Cummens, Forrest · Miller, Walter · Moore, August · Richardson, James · Rogers, Lee, · Turner, Don · Weaver, Clayton WW . . . — — Map (db m310063) WM
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27 ► Arkansas, Ouachita County, Camden — Ouachita County Desert Storm Memorial —
On Jackson Street NW west of South Adams Avenue (State Route 7), on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to the men and women who answered the call — — Map (db m201088) WM
28 ► Arkansas, Saline County, Benton — Persian Gulf War Memorial — 1991 —
On West Conway Street at North Main Street, on the left when traveling west on West Conway Street.
Dedicated to the men and women of Saline County who served for the cause of freedom We sent our best — — Map (db m172523) WM
29 ► Arkansas, Union County, El Dorado — For Service in Iraq and Afghanistan —
On North Jefferson Avenue south of East Elm Street, on the right when traveling south.
In honor of the brave Americans who served and those that gave their lives on behalf of a grateful nation Reverse Gulf War August 2, 1990 — February 28, 1991 Iraq War March 20, 2003 — December . . . — — Map (db m121766) WM
30 ► California, Amador County, Sutter Creek — In Memory of the Heros of Amador County —
On Airport Road at Golden Chain Highway (California Route 49), on the left when traveling west on Airport Road.
Who Died in World War I G. Bulaich • J.A. Cuneo • F.S. Ferrari • B.L Flitcraft • B.F. Forbes • LT. Griesabach • P.W. Hamm • J.R. Hyland • A. Kretcher • G. Koprivica • R.E. Noce • R. Pew • W.H. Pritchard • S.C. Quirollo • R. Rugne • C.P. Sevey • . . . — — Map (db m85621) WM
31 ► California, El Dorado County, Placerville — Sgt. J. Scott Lindsay —
Near Main Street (State Highway 49) near Pacific Street (State Highway 49), on the left when traveling east.
Dedicated to the memory of all those veterans, down through the years, who fought so valiantly for their country.. Those who returned.. and those that did not. From one who did not return from “Desert Storm” Sgt. J. Scott . . . — — Map (db m35524) WM
32 ► California, Kern County, Ridgecrest — Naval Ordnance Test Station, China Lake — AIAA Historic Aerospace Site —
On Las Flores Avenue east of China Lake Boulevard, on the left when traveling east.
China Lake is one of the nation’s premier weapons laboratories. Established in 1943, China Lake supports Naval aviation and warfighter requirements, and will continue to arm the Fleet into the future. The Station conceived of and developed rockets . . . — — Map (db m168225) HM
33 ► California, Los Angeles County, Lancaster — F-4 Phantom II — Boeing Plaza - Aerospace Walk of Honor —
On West Lancaster Boulevard at Sierra Highway, on the right when traveling west on West Lancaster Boulevard.
Panel 1: On loan from the United States Air Force, this F-4 Phantom II was acquired on November 7, 2001 from Edwards Air Force Base and transported to the Boeing Company facility at USAF Plant 42. Boeing volunteers worked many hours to . . . — — Map (db m51280) HM
34 ► California, Los Angeles County, Long Beach, Old Lakewood City — Veterans Memorial — United Aerospace Workers — McDonnell Douglas Corporation —
On East Carson Street, on the right when traveling east.
[Panel #3] This Veterans Memorial is Dedicated by the Employees of McDonnell Douglas Corporation to Honor the Sacrifices of the Men and Women who Have Served Our Nation in War and Peace. More than 12,000 McDonnell Douglas Corporation . . . — — Map (db m101481) HM
35 ► California, Los Angeles County, Santa Clarita, Newhall — Persian Gulf War — 1991 —
On Walnut Street at Newhall Avenue on Walnut Street.
At the break of dawn on August 2, 1990, Iraqi troops under the leadership of Saddam Hussein invaded the tiny neighboring nation of Kuwait, occupying strategic posts throughout the country. The Kuwaiti army was quickly overwhelmed, though they . . . — — Map (db m250170) HM WM
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36 ► California, Monterey County, Monterey, Naval Postgraduate School — Ingersoll Memorial —
Near Cottage Way.
To Honor the Ingersoll Family and all who served aboard the two USS Ingersolls: DD-652 1943-1946--WWII 1951-1970--Korea and Vietnam DD-990 1980-1998—Desert Storm — — Map (db m234805) WM
37 ► California, Napa County, Napa — Napa County Iraq and Afghanistan War Memorial —
On Main Street at Third Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Fallen But Not Forgotten In honor of our military fallen, those who have served and those still serving, we salute your sacrifices and will never forget This memorial is dedicated in memory of the men and women of Napa County who lost . . . — — Map (db m153419) WM
38 ► California, Orange County, Fountain Valley — Thomas Hittesdorf — "Red" — 'Can Do' —
On Mount Herrmann Street north of Young River Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Sept. 27, 1943 - June 26, 2003 U.S. Navy "Seabee" Active Duty 11-1-62 to 11-1-72 U.S. Navy "Seabee" Reserve 11-1-72 to 11-1-92 Served in Operation Desert Storm Jan. - July 1991 City of Fountain Valley 5-22-1973 to 6-26-2003 Tom was an . . . — — Map (db m193464) WM
39 ► California, Orange County, Huntington Beach — Ode to Desert Storm —
On Park Street south of Yorktown Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
My God we are proud Mr. President, Mr. Cheney and Colin and Norm. For you and our troops in the Persian Gulf, For your accomplishments in Desert Storm. We're also proud of Reagan and Cap, Who knew what had to be done. On their . . . — — Map (db m217554) HM WM
40 ► California, Orange County, Irvine — Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial — A story of community, compassion and collaboration —
On Yale Avenue at Yale Ave. / Bryan Ave., on the right when traveling south on Yale Avenue.
In 2003, a group of Irvine residents came together at Northwood Community Park, recognizing military personnel for their service and honoring individuals who died in the line of duty while serving in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. The passionate and . . . — — Map (db m195049) HM WM
41 ► California, Orange County, Mission Viejo — Daniel J. Santee —
Near Civic Center.
The city of Mission Viejo honors Daniel J. Santee who died April 14, 2007 during Operation Iraqi Freedom while serving in the United States Marine Corps, II MarineExpeditionary Forces. He will be remembered as a hometown hero who made the ultimate . . . — — Map (db m215664) HM WM
42 ► California, Orange County, Mission Viejo — Jason D. Peto —
Near Civic Center.
The City of Mission Viejo honors Jason D. Peto who died December 7, 2010 during Operation Enduring Freedom while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force. He will . . . — — Map (db m215655) WM
43 ► California, Orange County, Mission Viejo — Megan M. McClung —
Near Civic Center.
The city of Mission Viejo honors Megan M. McClung who died December 6, 2006 during Operation Iraqi Freedom while serving in the United States Marine Corps, I Marine Expeditionary Forces Headquarters Group. She will be remembered as a hometown hero . . . — — Map (db m215665) HM WM
44 ► California, Orange County, Mission Viejo — Quoc Binh "Bo" Tran —
Near Civic Center.
The city of Mission Viejo honors Quoc Binh 'Bo' Tran who died November 7, 2004 during Operation Iraqi Freedom while serving in the California Army National Guard, 181st Support Battalion. He will be remembered as a hometown hero who made the . . . — — Map (db m215662) HM WM
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45 ► California, Riverside County, March Air Reserve Base — 3rd Infantry Division —
On Lemay Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated to the memory of those who served honorably in the Third Infantry Division United States Army "Rock of the Marne" "Nous restepons la" World War I *Aisne *Champagne-Marne *Aisne-Marne *St Mihiel *Meuse-Argonne *Champagne 2 . . . — — Map (db m226428) WM
46 ► California, Riverside County, Riverside — National POW MIA Memorial —
On Van Buren Boulevard, on the left when traveling west.
We honor here the sacrifice of hundreds of thousands of Americans held prisoner of war, and those still listed as Missing In Action since the time of the American Revolution. Some died from disease and starvation, some perished in death marches, . . . — — Map (db m54380) WM
47 ► California, Sacramento County, McClellan Park — McClellan Air Force Base —
On Arnold Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
[Panel 1a:] The 1930s With war clouds gathering over the Pacific, in 1936 Congress authorized the construction of the Sacramento Air Depot. The Army Air Corp envisioned that the new depot would support operations on the West Coast, . . . — — Map (db m57199) WM
48 ► California, San Bernardino County, Victorville — Old Town Victorville Veterans Memorial — City of Victorville —
On 7th Street (U.S. 158) at Forrest Street, on the right when traveling north on 7th Street.
We Remember That smile, that twinkle or tear in your eye, that laugh; We remember when you were growing up on the streets, the grocery stores, the soda fountains, pharmacies and shops; We remember When you attended our . . . — — Map (db m63923) WM
49 ► California, San Diego County, Camp Pendleton South — AH-1 —
On Administration Road 0.1 miles east of Teamwork Street, on the right when traveling east.
For decades the distinctive sound of the AH-1 has struck fear in those in opposition to Marines around the world. It has flown in conflict over the skies of Vietnam, Grenada, Iraq and Afghanistan. With primary missions of close air support and . . . — — Map (db m308260) HM WM
50 ► California, San Diego County, Camp Pendleton South — AH-1W "Super Cobra" —
On Vandegrift Boulevard just west of Administration Road, on the right when traveling west.
Developed from the venerable AH-1J "Sea Cobra", the AH-1W "Super Cobra" retained the familiar twin bladed sound that bolstered Marine Resolve and incited terror in those they faced. Since 1986 the AH-1W has participated in a wide variety of . . . — — Map (db m243694) HM
51 ► California, San Diego County, Camp Pendleton South — CH-46 —
On Administration Road 0.1 miles east of Teamwork Street, on the right when traveling east.
The iconic CH-46, with its unique tandem rotor design, has been flown by generations of Marine Aviators. First taking flight in August of 1962, it has seen extensive action from the rice paddies of Vietnam to the deserts and mountains of Iraq and . . . — — Map (db m308262) HM WM
52 ► California, San Diego County, Camp Pendleton South — UH-1 —
On Administration Road 0.1 miles east of Teamwork Street.
From the roof of the U.S. Embassy in Saigon in 1975, to the deserts of Iraq and Afghanistan the UH-1 has been critical to Marine Corps operations around the world. First flown in October of 1956, it was adopted by the Marine Corps in 1963. Since . . . — — Map (db m308261) HM WM
53 ► California, San Mateo County, San Carlos — City of San Carlos Veterans Memorial —
On Aberdeen Drive near Melendy Drive.
Dedicated to the lasting memory of those from the City of San Carlos and San Carlos High School who gave their lives while serving with the Armed Forces of the United States of America during the Vietnam War and in the Persian Gulf. They fought . . . — — Map (db m18337) WM
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54 ► California, San Mateo County, San Mateo — Central Park Veterans Memorial - Screaming Eagles Grove —
Near South El Camino Real (State Highway 82).
In honor of San Mateos adopted sons of the 101st. Airborne Division and native sons and daughters who served proudly in Vietnam and the Persian Gulf. — — Map (db m29184) WM
55 ► California, Stanislaus County, Ceres — Ceres War Memorial —
On North Street at El Camino Street, on the right when traveling east on North Street.
Remember those who Remembered us. The Living – The Dead The POW – The MIA They Will Not Be Forgotten. Dedicated November 11. 1989 Founder Glen R. Perales Vietnam Vet W.W. I Sterling Pack • H. . . . — — Map (db m19462) WM
56 ► California, Tuolumne County, Sonora — Veterans Memorial Building — Dedicated 1933 — Tuolumne County War Memorials —
On North Washington Street (State Highway 49) at East Jackson Street, on the right when traveling north on North Washington Street.
[ First Marker - See Photo #1 ] Veterans Memorial Building American Legion Post 58 & Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3154 & Auxiliary Disabled American Veterans Chapter 119 & . . . — — Map (db m31933) WM
57 ► California, Yolo County, West Sacramento — Veterans Plaza —
Near 2nd Street.
[First Marker] SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR 1898 The Spanish-American War was a turning point in American history. It marked the first time that we sent troops overseas to defend freedom. Whether at San Juan Hill or Manila Bay, these founders of . . . — — Map (db m15707) WM
58 ► California, Yolo County, Woodland — Yolo County War Memorial —
Near Court Street, on the right when traveling west.
"From these honored dead, we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave their last full measure of devotion, that we highly resolve that the dead shall not have died in vain." World War I Virgil W. . . . — — Map (db m57595) WM
59 ► Colorado, Alamosa County, Alamosa — In Memory of Maj. Paul J. Weaver III — September 2, 1956 — January 31, 1991 — 16th Special Operations Squadron —
On First Street just east of Victoria Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
First Lieutenant Thomas C. Bland — Co-Pilot Captain William T. Grimm — Navigator Captain Arthur Galvin — Fire Control Officer Captain Dixon L. Walters — Electronic Warfare Officer Staff Sergeant Damon V. Kanuha — Flight Engineer Staff Sergeant Mark . . . — — Map (db m295632) HM WM
60 ► Colorado, Eagle County, Leadville — A History of the 10th Mountain Division — Post War: 1945-Present —
On 10th Mountain Division Memorial Highway (U.S. 24) at Tennessee Pass Road, on the right when traveling north on 10th Mountain Division Memorial Highway.
The 10th did not fade away after being deactivated following victory in World War II. Many of its veterans accomplished significant achievements in business, sports, and other endeavors. Some, like Bob Dole, (left below), 1988 GOP presidential . . . — — Map (db m289996) HM
61 ► Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — "That Others May Live" 1976 — 2000 —
Near Stadium Boulevard at North Gate Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
After Southeast Asia, the ARS modified nine of its HH-53s with a night/all-weather capability. However, after the failure of the Iranian rescue mission in April 1980, these aircraft were transferred from the ARS to Air Force Special Operations . . . — — Map (db m232052) HM
62 ► Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron — (12th Aero/Observation Squadron) —
Near Cemetery Road.
Activated June 3, 1917 - Kelly Fld, Tex. Deactivated Aug. 28, 1992 - Bergstrom AFB, Tex. Served with distinction and honor in: World War I • World War II • Korea Vietnam • Desert Storm In Dedication Dedication to all those men who . . . — — Map (db m163088) WM
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63 ► Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 33rd Fighter Squadron — GHQ Air Force • 8th Pursuit Group • Iceland Base Command — Air Force Combat Command —
Near Parade Loop.
33rd Aero Sq 1917-1918 • 33rd Pursuit Sq (F & I) 1932-42 33rd Fighter Sq 1942-45 • 33rd Tactical Fighter Sq 1985- Persian Gulf - 1990 In loving memory and eternal gratitude to those whose sacrifices have made our cherished freedom so . . . — — Map (db m163734) WM
64 ► Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 36th Tactical Fighter Wing — Bitburg Air Base, Germany — 1953-1994 —
Near Cemetery Road.
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65 ► Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 69th Fighter/Fighter-Bomber/Tactical Fighter Squadron — 5th Air Force —
Near Cemetery Road.
69th Fighter Squadron Asiatic Pacific Campaign Nov. 1943 - Sept. 1945 69th Fighter-Bomber Squadron Korea, July 1952 - July 1953 69th Tactical Fighter Squadron Persian Gulf, Jan. 1991 - Feb. . . . — — Map (db m162754) WM
66 ► Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — 71st Fighter Squadron —
Near Parade Loop.
In Memory of those who served, those who gave their lives and those who now serve defending our precious gift of Freedom. 71st Fighter Squadron 1 Jan. 1941 - 30 June 1971 71st Tactical Fighter Squadron 1 July 1971 - 31 . . . — — Map (db m162170) WM
67 ► Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — Fairchild-Republic A-10A — Thunderbolt II — S/N 77-0205 "Chopper Popper" —
On South Gate Boulevard 1.4 miles north of the South Gate, on the right when traveling north.
On 6 February, 1991, while assigned to the 706th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 926th Tactical Fighter Group, Capt. Robert R. Swain, USAFA ‘79, scored the first ever air-to-air victory in an A-10 aircraft. Capt. Swain shot down an Iraqi Bo . . . — — Map (db m255124) HM
68 ► Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — The 49th Fighter Group/Wing —
Near Cemetery Road.
50 Aces • 678 Enemy Aircraft Destroyed • 20 Battle Streamers • 10 Presidential Unit Citations Deployed January 1942, the first air force to leave the U.S. at the start of WWII, engaged in campaigns spanning the Pacific as the leading group . . . — — Map (db m162956) HM WM
69 ► Colorado, El Paso County, United States Air Force Academy — The Persian Gulf War — 1990-1991 — Air Warrior Combat Memorial —
Near Stadium Boulevard at North Gate Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
By the end of the 1980s, military focus began to shift away from the waning Soviet threat and toward other emerging threats around the globe. One of the most significant examples of these threats was Saddam Hussein in Iraq. In August 1990, . . . — — Map (db m232289) HM
70 ► Colorado, Gunnison County, Gunnison — Middle East [Desert Storm] War Memorial —
On Tomichi Avenue (U.S. 50) at Loveland Street, on the right when traveling west on Tomichi Avenue.
Though our land be continually tried & hallowed, freedom does still ring We are forever grateful and proud of you... our country's service personnel in the Middle East war PFC Sean A. Ray • 1st Lt. James S. Sammons • Lt. NIck Starika . . . — — Map (db m158557) WM
71 ► Colorado, Larimer County, Fort Collins, Parkwood East — Persian Gulf War Memorial Grove —
On East Stuart Street.
These trees were planted April 27, 1991 to honor those who served our country in the Persian Gulf War 1990 - 1991. — — Map (db m222016) HM WM
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72 ► Colorado, Montezuma County, Cortez — Veterans Memorial — God • Duty • Honor • Country —
On Main Street (U.S. 160) at Mildred Road, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
In honor and memory of all men and women who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America [State Seals of the] Four Corners U.S.A. Dedicated July 4, 1991 — — Map (db m160176) WM
73 ► Connecticut, Capitol Region, Plainville — Plainville Persian Gulf War Monument —
On Maple Street at Whiting Street, on the left when traveling west on Maple Street.
Persian Gulf War In Honor Of The Men And Women Who Served In The Armed Forces Of The United States To Preserve Freedom And Liberty For All Dedicated May 27, 1991 — — Map (db m32901) WM
74 ► Connecticut, Greater Bridgeport Region, Fairfield — Fairfield Honor Roll —
On Old Post Road at Beach Road, on the left when traveling south on Old Post Road.
Fairfield Honor Roll In Honor of the Men and Women who Have Served In World War I   World War II   Korea   Vietnam   Persian Gulf [ far left panel ] Korea   [ 559 names listed] [ left panel ] World War I   [ . . . — — Map (db m27370) WM
75 ► Connecticut, Lower Connecticut River Valley Region, East Haddam, Moodus — East Haddam Persian Gulf War Monument —
On Moodus Leesville Road (Route 149) at Plains Road (Connecticut Route 151), on the right when traveling north on Moodus Leesville Road.
Town of East Haddam Conn Roll of Honor Steven E. Adams • Donnie Bartunek • Charles A. Brandt • George S. Heil • John M. Kananowicz • John R. McGhie • Douglas Smith • Edward Ramsdell • William J. Rose • Gary A. Soja • John S. Wadsworth • Robert . . . — — Map (db m84009) WM
76 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Bristol — Bristol Persian Gulf War Monument —
On Memorial Boulevard 0.2 miles east of East Street, on the right when traveling west.
August 7, 1994 This plaque is in recognition of all the men and women from Bristol and Forestville who served their country with pride during the Persian Gulf War, Operation Desert Storm. — — Map (db m33520) WM
77 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Cheshire, Cheshire Village — Town of Cheshire Memorial Plaza —
On South Main Street (Connecticut Route 110) at Wallingford Road, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
Honoring Our Veterans 1754 French and Indian War 1763 Reuben Hitchcock • Edward Parker • Ephraim Parker 1775 Revolutionary War 1783 Asa Bellamy • Justus Bellamy • Reuben Bellamy • Silas Bellamy • Asa Bronson • Elisha Cowles • Amos Parker . . . — — Map (db m22406) WM
78 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Naugatuck — Naugatuck Veterans Monument —
On Church Street at Division Street, on the right when traveling south on Church Street.
Naugatuck Honors the Men and Women who Served Their Country in Time of Need [ Center panel ] Vietnam Alho, Antonio L. • Brewer, Samuel A. • Carney, James P. • Fabrisi, Pail E. • Holland, Joseph P. • Schultz, John P. . . . — — Map (db m23918) WM
79 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Thomaston — Thomaston Veterans Monument —
On Main Street at Park Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.
Town Of Thomaston dedicated in honor of those who served [ far left tablet ] Wars And Conflicts Braucci, Andrew D.   Vietnam • Dipesa, John A.   Persian Gulf • Duffany, Lawrence F.   Vietnam • Grabherr, Edward T.   Vietnam • . . . — — Map (db m28575) WM
80 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Wolcott — Wolcott Veterans Monument —
On Center Street (Connecticut Route 322) at Kenea Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Center Street.
To Those Who Served Our Country In Time of War They Gave Their Today For Our Tomorrow World War I World War II Korean War Vietnam War Persian Gulf War Iraqi Freedom Donated by Junior Womens Club of Wolcott Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1979 . . . — — Map (db m22368) WM
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81 ► Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Region, Wolcott — Wolcott’s Pride —
On Bound Line Road at Center Street ( Route 322), on the right when traveling north on Bound Line Road.
In Honor Of The Men and WomenWho Served In The Armed Forces During Operation Desert Storm January 16, 1991 to March 6, 1991 — — Map (db m22370) WM
82 ► Connecticut, Northeastern Region, Thompson, North Grosvenor Dale — Operation Desert Storm — The Persian Gulf — Iraq • Iran • Kuwait • Saudi Arabia —
On Riverside Drive at Market Street, on the right when traveling south on Riverside Drive.
We fight not to enslave but to set a country free and to make room upon the earth for honest men to live T. Paine 1739 — 1809 The Persian Gulf Operation Desert Storm — — Map (db m195570) WM
83 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Norfolk — Norfolk Veterans Monument —
On Greenwoods Road East (U.S. 44) at Litchfield Road ( Route 272), on the left when traveling west on Greenwoods Road East.
[ left plaque ] Korea 1950     1953 Anstett, John W. • Barbour, Frederick S. • Bazzano, John C. • Beecher, Casil W., Jr. • Bennett, James A. • Blatz, William A. • Bruey, Lyle D. • Capocefalo, John A., Jr. • Colwell, Leo F. • Cook, . . . — — Map (db m30015) WM
84 ► Connecticut, Northwest Hills Region, Winchester, Winsted — Winsted Korean Conflict - Persian Gulf Monument —
On Main Street (U.S. 44) at Hinsdale Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Korean Conflict Persian Gulf To The Men And Women Who Served During The Korean Conflict And The Persian Gulf And To Those Who Gave Their Lives For Freedom Dedicated May 30, 1995 — — Map (db m29896) WM
85 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Branford — Stony Creek Civil War & Persian Gulf Memorial —
On Thimble Island Road at Halls Point Road, on the right when traveling south on Thimble Island Road.
Civil War 1861-1865 ★★★ Bradley Franklin • Bush Timothy G. • Dibble Elizur B. • Hall Roger • Hotchkins John • Howd W. Theodore • Page Henry • Paine Richard J. • Palmer W. Bradley • Tucker Lewis M. . . . — — Map (db m265540) WM
86 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Madison, Madison Center — Monument to the Citizens of Madison —
On Boston Post Road close to Island Avenue.
This monument is dedicated to the citizens of Madison who have served our nation in the Armed Services since 1975. Their dedication to service in numerous conflicts, campaigns, and operations continues to protect our liberty, freedom and way of . . . — — Map (db m243185) WM
87 ► Connecticut, South Central Region, Wallingford, Wallingford Center — Lee Post Office Building —
On South Main Street south of Center Street, on the left when traveling south.
CWO Richard R Lee Post Office Building Wallingford CT 06492 Dedicated May 2 2009 Desert Storm Operation — — Map (db m258559) WM
88 ► Connecticut, Southeastern Region, Bozrah — Bozrah Gulf War & War on Terror Monument —
On Fitchville Road (Route 608) at River Road, on the right when traveling east on Fitchville Road.
This memorial will forever honor the men and women who bravely served during the Gulf War and War on Terror eras The actions of those who answered the call to duty will be remembered for their sacrifice in defense of freedom and liberty Amy . . . — — Map (db m101742) WM
89 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Stamford, Westover — Stamford Iraq War Memorial —
On Westover Road, on the right when traveling south.
In memory of our U.S. heroes who have sacrificed their lives by fighting for freedom in the War in Iraq. May they rest in peace. Dedicated by The Happy Club of Stamford 2007 — — Map (db m53766) WM
90 ► Connecticut, Western Region, Weston — Weston Vietnam War & Persian Gulf War Monument —
On Norfield Road 0.1 miles east of Weston Road (Route 57), on the left when traveling east.
[North side] Vietnam Era Veterans 1963 – 1974 V Christopher O"Brien Ashe • Dana Graham Brayton • Timothy Gustav Bucky • William Charles Cable • John Walter Carpenter • John Paul Coniglio • V Peter Alan Cote • V Arthur Thomas . . . — — Map (db m30815) WM
91 ► Delaware, Kent County, Dover, East Dover Hundred — Afghanistan-Iraq Memorial —
On Martin Luther King Boulevard North.
Honoring the service and sacrifices of the Delaware heroes who fought and died to keep America free in the conflicts in the Middle East and Afghanistan. — — Map (db m190731) WM
92 ► Delaware, Kent County, Dover, Kent County Veterans Memorial Park — Middle East Conflict Memorial — 1979 and Forward… —
On Levy Court Lane at South Little Creek Road (County Road 67), on the right when traveling south on Levy Court Lane.
. . . — — Map (db m198948) WM
93 ► Delaware, New Castle County, Claymont, Brandywine Hundred — The Guardian of Defenders Memorial —
On Philadelphia Pike (Business U.S. 13).
. . . — — Map (db m154092) WM
94 ► Delaware, New Castle County, New Castle, New Castle Hundred — Delaware - Desert Shield / Desert Storm Memorial — by the Delaware River and Bay Authority —
Near Cherry Lane at New Castle Avenue (Delaware Route 9).
Desert Shield • Desert Storm A tribute to all members of the United States Armed Forces who gallantly and courageously performed their duties during the Desert Shield Operation and the Desert Storm War Action in Kuwait-Iraq and Saudi . . . — — Map (db m146110) WM
95 ► Delaware, New Castle County, Newark — In Memoriam —
On The Green south of East Delaware Avenue (Delaware Route 273), in the median.
To the students of the University of Delaware who died in the service of their country during Asian Conflicts Bird, Leonard A. '66 — Vietnam • Flaherty, Kevin G. '63 — Vietnam • Johnson, James R., Jr. '56 — Vietnam • . . . — — Map (db m154201) WM
96 ► Delaware, New Castle County, Wilmington, Hilltop — Cpl. James R. McCoy — 1961 - 1991 — Conspicuous Service Cross —
On West 6th Street at North Franklin Street, on the right when traveling east on West 6th Street.
Office of the Adjutant General State Armory Wilmington 20 March 1991 Permanent Orders 10-1(S) McCoy, James Robert - Corporal Troop K 2D Armored Cavalry Regiment United States Army Amberg Germany The . . . — — Map (db m240823) HM WM
97 ► Delaware, Sussex County, Lewes — Middle East Veterans Memorial —
On American Legion Road, on the left when traveling east.
The centerpiece of this memorial, a beautiful obelisk atop a structure of military sandbags, was built by the 512th Maintenance Squadron, Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, and retired Chief Master Sergeant, First Sergeant, Michael Bellerose. The . . . — — Map (db m272544) HM WM
98 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Northwest Washington, Downtown — First Division War Memorial —
On 17th Street Northwest south of New York Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
[Inscriptions on the original memorial (1924)] First Division, United States Army, American Expeditionary Forces, June 1917 - September 1919. Erected by the memorial association of the First Division and patriotic friends to . . . — — Map (db m17629) WM
99 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Southeast Washington, Barney Circle — The Fighting Falcon — [113 Wing, D.C. Air National Guard] —
On East Capitol Street Southeast west of 22nd Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east.
The F-16 became the D.C. Air National Guard alert duty aircraft on Sept. 11, 2001. For twelve years, this capable fighter has responded to more than 4,000 individual alert missions over the District of Columbia. The U.S. Air Force has flown the . . . — — Map (db m74097) HM WM
100 ► District of Columbia, Washington, Southeast Washington, Barney Circle — The Fighting Falcon — [113 Wing, D.C. Air National Guard] —
On East Capitol Street Southeast just west of 22nd Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east.
The F-16 became the D.C. Air National Guard alert duty aircraft on Sept. 11, 2001. For twelve years, this capable fighter has responded to more than 4,000 individual alert missions over the District of Columbia. The U.S. Air Force has flown the . . . — — Map (db m213155) HM

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