Operation Enduring Freedom
7 Oct. 2001
Operation Iraqi Freedom
19 Mar 2003 — 31 Aug 2010
Tomorio Burkett
Travis Rivero
Jeffrey Mattison Wershow
Raymond F. Jones, Jr.
Christopher T. Neiberger
D. Wayne Vincent
Philip . . . — — Map (db m237897) WM
The Persian Gulf War [Desert Storm] began when Iraq invaded Kuwait. In early January, 1991, the United States and United Nations forces began an offensive drive that ended when Iraq forces withdrew from Kuwait. A cease fire went into effect on . . . — — Map (db m195251) HM
Timeline
1990
Aug. 2: Iraq Invades Kuwait
Aug. 7: F-15’s Depart to Persian Gulf
Aug. 7: USS Independence to Persian Gulf
Nov. 8: 200,000 Troops Depart U.S.
Nov. 29: U.N. Authorizes Force
1991
Jan. 12: U.S. Congress . . . — — Map (db m164667) HM WM
Their valor and sacrifice took the fight to the enemy likely saving many American lives at home. They gave the Afghan people their best chance in history to be free of fear and oppression.
“All Gave Some Some Gave All” . . . — — Map (db m164673) WM
“We will not tire, we will not falter, and we will not fail.”
President George W. Bush
Since the attack against the United States on 11 September 2001, the Florida National Guard has protected our nation’s security and provided combat . . . — — Map (db m181554) WM
With America’s armed forces completely integrated, the history of Black Floridian military service to this country cannot be separated from that of other citizens.
When the country called, citizens responded in varying degrees of fervor. . . . — — Map (db m178690) HM
Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm
August 1990 – February 1991
In honor of Florida National Guard Soldiers and Airmen who served
In special recognition and remembrance of
SGT Tracey Brogdon
Florida Army National Guard . . . — — Map (db m178490) WM
Special Forces
Airborne
Dedicated To
The Members and Families
of the 3rd Battalion
20th Special Forces Group
(Airborne)
Florida Army National Guard — — Map (db m178098) WM
Dedicated July 3, 1991
by the
Northeast Florida
Leadership Council Inc.
In Honor of the
Columbia County
Desert Storm
Military Personnel — — Map (db m239707) WM
From this master jet base naval aviators have served their country in times of war and peace. It is this “Spirit of Cecil Field” which provides naval carrier forces capable of responding worldwide. In the course of this response some . . . — — Map (db m135843) WM
This F-18C Hornet is
dedicated to the men
and woman who served
their country with honor
at Naval Air Station
Cecil Field
1941-1999 — — Map (db m135834) WM
Although much of the military infrastructure and facilities still remain after the closure of NAS Cecil Field in 1999, the base chapel has come to be recognized as the physical embodiment of the “Spirit of Cecil Field” defined by . . . — — Map (db m136258) HM WM
The Freedom Tree
Unselfish dedication and devotion by preserving
universal freedom through the ultimate sacrifice
of giving one’s life so that mankind will remain
Free
This tree is dedicated to:
LCDR. M. Scott Speicher VFA-81 . . . — — Map (db m135847) WM
The Freedom Tree
Unselfish dedication and devotion by preserving
universal freedom through the ultimate sacrifice
of giving one’s life so that mankind will remain
Free
This tree is dedicated to:
LT. Robert J. Dwyer CVW-8 . . . — — Map (db m135850) WM
America’s strength lies in the men and women who prepare to defend the ideals of this great country to the fullest. The highest sacrifice anyone can make is to give one’s life so that universal freedom throughout the free world remains steadfast. . . . — — Map (db m136285) WM
In memory of
Gadsden County Veterans who gave
their lives during the Korean Conflict, Vietnam
Era, Grenada, Lebanon, Panama, Persian Gulf
Our Fallen Heroes
on renown eternal camping grounds,
their silent graves are spread, . . . — — Map (db m79719) WM
Ester Adams • Richard Adams • Tommy Alford • Willie Allen Jr • Robert Ambrose • Michael Andres • Randell Andrews • David Annis • Jeffrey Antley • Mark A. Appenzellar • Michael Aquino • Brain Arabinko • Clifford Armstrong • Charles Asbury • Samuel . . . — — Map (db m218313) WM
"I have seen in your eyes a fire of determination to get this war job done quickly. My confidence in you is total, our cause is just. Now you must be the thunder and lightning of Desert Storm."
August 2: About 100,000 Iraqi troops invaded Kuwait, initiating the Gulf War. The U.N. Security Council passed Resolution 660 demanding Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait immediately and unconditionally.
August 4: Kuwait was under Iraqi control . . . — — Map (db m194848) HM WM
January 12: U.S. Congress passed a joint resolution authorizing the use of military force to drive Iraq out of Kuwait.
January 16: First U.S. government statement of Operation Desert Storm made.
January 17: The air war commenced at . . . — — Map (db m194861) HM WM
The Gulf War, code named Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Lasted 6 Months, 3 Weeks And 5 Days. In Response to Iraq’s Invasion and annexation of Kuwait on 2 August 1990, the United States led a coalition of 34 nations which brought economic . . . — — Map (db m194184) HM WM
3 F-80 Shooting Stars Fly to Korea In February 1951, MacDill's 307th deployed to Okinawa for the Korean conflict. It was one of the first units to move its fighting forces overseas. MacDill During Vietnam During the Vietnam conflict, . . . — — Map (db m34149) HM
In reverent memory of
the men of Mount Dora
who gave their lives in
The World War
Erected by
Mount Dora Post
American Legion
July 4, 1931 — — Map (db m143759) WM
Ms. Hester is the first Army female to be awarded the Silver Star for Valor since World War II. The presentation was held at Camp Liberty, Iraq, on June 16, 2005.
Sgt. Leigh Ann Hester of the 617th Military Police Company, a National Guard . . . — — Map (db m192263) HM
The AC-130 Spectre gunship evolved into the most heavily armed aircraft
in history. It has a distinguished history and was used extensively in a
multitude of roles during the Vietnam conflict. The AC-130 also flew
combat during the USS . . . — — Map (db m99831) HM
Project Pave Spectre began in 1971 to support combat operations in Southeast Asia. Eleven C-130Es were converted to AC-130Es and modified with 7.62mm, 20mm and 40mm guns, Infared and Low Light Level Television sensors, "Black Crow" detection set, . . . — — Map (db m99912) HM
From early August 1990 to late February 1991, AFSOC participated in Operations DESERT SHIELD and DESERT STORM, the protection of Saudi Arabia and the liberation of Kuwait from Iraqi forces.
Active duty, Air Force Reserve, and Air National . . . — — Map (db m99797) HM WM
The Combat Shadow first entered service in 1964 as the HC-130P. During the Vietnam War, the aircraft performed multiple missions including combat search and rescue, command & control, and helicopter air refueling. The aircraft was designed to carry . . . — — Map (db m99869) HM
In May of 1980, the Air Force's newly operational fleet of nine HH-53H Pave Low combat search and rescue helicopters was abruptly transferred to special operations forces due to a highlighted lack of dedicated, long-range, vertical lift platforms in . . . — — Map (db m99873) HM WM
On January 31, 1991 while working a target over Kuwait
fourteen Spectre crewmembers reached out and touched
the face of God; they became true Ghostriders
Maj Paul J. Weaver • SSgt Damon V. Kanuha • TSgt Robert K. Hodges
Capt . . . — — Map (db m99798) WM
(center panel)
“To the memory of those who
gave their lives in World
War I & II”
Korea
Clarence Alderman • Donald G. Barber • Henry T. Bass Jr. • Albert Berka Jr. • William Goodwin • Vernon M King • Claude Leitner • Durward . . . — — Map (db m272956) WM
The Bell AH-1 Cobra, “Snake”, was the world’s first specifically designed armed attack helicopter. During the Vietnam War, the need for a gunship to protect unarmed helicopters quickly became apparent, when many were lost to ground fire. First . . . — — Map (db m208619) HM
“Freedom is not a
cost free product
t is paid for with
the blood
and lives
of our Veterans.”
H. Norman Schwarzkopf
General, U.S. Army
(Retired)
World War I
KIA
Arnett, Wylie • Bekeart, John G. • Boone, Raymond L. • . . . — — Map (db m216801) WM
Lest They Be Forgotten
Dedicated Memorial Day May 25, 2015
In memory of Pinellas County’s fallen
killed in action during the Gulf War era
Army SPC Brittany B. Gordon • Army CPL Frank R. Gross • Army SPC Arturo . . . — — Map (db m244412) WM
This memorial is to honor all U.S. military veterans for serving our country with honor & self sacrifice to insure the freedom of the greatest country in the world United States of America Dedicated Nov. 11, 2006 American . . . — — Map (db m57357) WM
1990 — 1991
In appreciation and memory of
all military service personnel
from Putnam County, Florida
for bravery and service to our
country during the Persian Gulf
War (Operation Desert Storm)
Erected and dedicated by the . . . — — Map (db m78109) WM
With everlasting appreciation and in tribute to the
AC-130 Spectre Crew lost near Kuwait in …
Operation Desert Storm
January 1991
Maj. Paul J. Weaver • Capt. Arthur Galvan • Capt. William D. Grimm • Capt. Dixon L. Walters, Jr. • 1st . . . — — Map (db m246567) WM
Sarasota War Memorial The Sarasota War Memorial was commissioned by American Legion Bay Post 30 and designed by architect Clare C. Hosmer. On November 11, 1928, it was dedicated at the city’s Five Points intersection in a ceremony observing . . . — — Map (db m148343) WM
The Second Seminole War was the most costly war, in lives and money, ever fought by the United States government against Native Americans. This second of three wars resulted from the Treaty of Payne's Landing in 1832 which required the Seminoles to . . . — — Map (db m57542) HM
Memorial
To Those Who Gave Their Lives
In The Service Of Their Country In
World War II
“St. Johns County, Florida”
“Through 1946”
Army
Adams, Horace H. • Babcock, Elliot C. • . . . — — Map (db m143655) WM
The Mark 8 Mod 0 SDV began replacing the Mk 7 SDVs in the early 1980s, and still remains in service today. The SDV is a “wet submersible,” and unlike a classic dry mini submarine, the boat fills with water and submerges. SEALs breath from . . . — — Map (db m186499) HM
This boat is often referred to as a HSAC [High Speed Assault Craft]. It was built by United States Marine, Inc. [USMI] and delivered to Naval Special Warfare in 1990 as the 6th of the 42 Foot Special Operations Craft being used at that time. It . . . — — Map (db m186386) HM
"Liberation of Kuwait”
January 16, 1991 - February 27, 1991
In honor of those who served
In honor of those who died
Wounded 213
Deaths 133
POW/MIA 46
Total Casualties 392 — — Map (db m229936) WM
The Persian Gulf War of 1991 was fought between Iraq and a coalition of 39 countries. The United States government called the war "Operation Desert Storm”. The coalition had formed after Iraq invaded Kuwait on Aug. 2, 1990. On November 29, 1990, The . . . — — Map (db m229913) HM WM
After the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq, U.S. and coalition military forces were deployed to liberate Kuwait and protect Saudi Arabia. Allied forces acted swiftly, driving the Iraqi forces out of Kuwait within 100 hours. Combat operations ended on . . . — — Map (db m154952) WM
The Desert Storm Support Group of the Halifax Area proudly honor our men and women who served with pride in the Persian Gulf War January 16, 1991 - February 27, 1991 — — Map (db m50563) WM
Commissioned December 5, 1970 as a multipurpose replenishment oiler, this ship became the fifth United States Navy ship to bear the name Savannah.
During underway replenishment, this “one-stop store at sea” transferred fuel, ammunition, food . . . — — Map (db m257744) HM
The M102 105 mm howitzer is used in air mobile (helicopter), attack plane, and light infantry operations. The weapon carried is lightweight welded aluminum, mounted on a variable recoil mechanism. The weapon is manually loaded and positioned, and . . . — — Map (db m285892) HM
Dedicated to the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces
Because they served freedom rings
Reverse
World War II
S/N Edward A. Brown Navy •
S/N Joseph S. Brown Navy •
Cpl. Thomas E. Brown . . . — — Map (db m286002) WM
The Gulf War was a 1990-1991 armed campaign waged by a 39-country military coalition in response to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. — — Map (db m267363) HM
"The Soldier above all other people prays for peace for he must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war." General Douglas MacArthur
Georgia remembers its citizen/soldier
Participation and sacrifices for duty, . . . — — Map (db m215905) WM
By Lockheed
During the 1950s the C-130 "Hercules" was originally designed as an assault transport, but it was adopted for a variety of missions. The C-134 primarily performs the intratheater portion of the airlift mission. The aircraft is . . . — — Map (db m249047) HM
A U.S.-led coalition defeated Iraq in Desert Storm, the Persian Gulf War of 1991 that erupted after Saddam Hussein's forces invaded an occupied Kuwait; Iraq’s neighbor to the south. The, United Nations Security Council authorized the coalition to . . . — — Map (db m249248) HM
Dedicated May 27, 1995 to those from Jackson County who died for us
World War I
Claude Borders • Jewel H. Hanson
Allen C. Doster, A •
Newton B. Dunnahoo, A •
Henry T. Gillispie, A •
Henry G. Golden •
George A. Gordon, A •
Esara . . . — — Map (db m184810) WM
In Sacred Memory of the
Men of Lincoln County
Who Made the Supreme
Sacrifice
World War I
Jesse H. Blackburn
Titus B. Booker
Richard E. Lewis
Edward W. Smalley
Ralph W. Humpreys
Talmadge Bohler
James C. Justice
Thomas . . . — — Map (db m57611) WM
Vietnam War
Sgt. John B. Gay
25 OCT 1967
PFC Robert R. White
22 APR 1968
LCLP Willie Mack
10 JUN 1969
Col. Thomas F. Case
31 May 1966
PFC Fred D. Hart
2 JAN 1967
Sgt. Harold J. Crawford
11 JUN 1969
Iraq . . . — — Map (db m87912) WM
Side 1:
In October 1918, the Infantry School of Arms was established on 80 acres of land near here. Camp Benning, later Fort Benning, was named in honor of Confederate Infantry General Lewis Benning, a Columbus resident. The camp’s first . . . — — Map (db m23176) HM
Front
In honor and memory of all
those who have defended freedom
wearing Old Hickory since 1917
Workhorse of the Western Front
World War I
Somme Offensive
Ypres-Lys
Flanders 1918
World War II
Normandy . . . — — Map (db m113788) WM
Reverse side
Combat Parachute Assaults
Nadzab
Markham Valley, New Guinea
5 September 1943
Kamiri Airfield
Noemfoor Island, Dutch New Guinea
3-4 July 1944
"Operation Topside"
Fortress Corregidor ("The Rock"), . . . — — Map (db m113723) WM
★ ★ ★
In honor of all who served with the 70th Infantry Division
especially those who made the supreme sacrifice
World War II ★ War on Terrorism
Erected and dedicated by members of the
70th Infantry . . . — — Map (db m114896) WM
Killed in Action
Korean War
PVT Donald I. Bell• CPL Thomas R. Hardy
Vietnam War
PFC Lawrence A. Stalnaker• SPC William T. Pittman• SPC John T. Walls
Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan)
1st SGT Luke . . . — — Map (db m208290) WM
The people of Williamson honor their veterans from
Civil War
Spanish American War
World War I
World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
Desert Storm
"May there be peace over the land" — — Map (db m264473) WM
(Center panel)
Dedicated to the everlasting memory of those from Pike County who gave their lives in the service of their country in World Wars I and II Korea and Vietnam
(Left panel)
World War I
Ballard, A. R. . . . — — Map (db m264479) WM
In honor of those who served Lebanon • Panama • Libya • Persian Gulf • Granada • Bosnia • Samalia • Kosovo • Afghanistan • Iraq — — Map (db m215062) WM
The M60A3 tank weighing 105,060 lbs. was designed to function as one of the main assault vehicles of an Armor/Mechanized Infantry/Infantry Division. This tank had a Continental Diesel Engine that had an allowable speed of 30 MPH. It had a cruising . . . — — Map (db m197676) HM WM
Men and Women Who Served in Desert Shield & Storm
1990 From Wilkes County 1991
Sra. M. Anderson •
Sra. R. J. Aycock •
T. D. Bell •
Sgt. L. G. Bradley •
Cpt. D. L. Burns •
S. Callaway •
Pfc. W. R. Campbell •
Ssgt. B. Carter III. •
Spec. . . . — — Map (db m288135) WM
This memorial is dedicated to all the service men & women from Idaho that served in Operation Desert Storm 1991
Including
Capt. Paul R. Eichenlaub 2nd
Capt. Douglas L. Bradt
Sgt. Nels A. Moller
Who made the ultimate sacrifice in . . . — — Map (db m267218) WM
The area that encompasses Savanna Army Depot was acquired in 1917 when the United States Congress authorized the commanding officer of Rock Island Arsenal to purchase certain lands for the test of field artillery. Savanna Proving Ground officially . . . — — Map (db m168273) HM WM
A result of the Richard S. Clare '64 Memorial Appeal
Initiated by Thomas W. Davies '64
Dedicated August 17, 2001
This athletic practice field is dedicated in recognition and honor of all St. Patrick Academy/High School alumni who served in . . . — — Map (db m255859) WM
M-60 Main Battle Tank
54 ton 105 MM. gun. 50 cal. machine gun.
750 HP diesel engine. 4 man crew.
This type used in "Desert Storm" 1991
A memorial to all of the men and women from
the East Side neighborhood who answered
our country's . . . — — Map (db m237905) WM
Due to unresolved conflicts over national debts and petroleum rights, Iraq invaded and annexed the country of Kuwait in August 1990. The United States deployed military assets to the Persian Gulf and Saudi Arabia to prevent further Iraqi expansion. . . . — — Map (db m268641) HM WM
In gratitude to those who served our country in the Middle East conflicts
The Freedom Run commemorates and honors all past and present military personnel whether during peace or conflict for their brave dedication and patriotism in keeping . . . — — Map (db m258711) WM
Dedicated to the men and women
who served in the middle east.
For all the members of the United States
Armed Forces who endured blazon skies and
scorching sand to ensure that those who
called for freedom may be able to enjoy the
same rights as . . . — — Map (db m160080) WM
When Saddam Hussein, the dictator of Iraq, invaded and seized Kuwait in August 1990, the UN and the US took it as an act of aggression. With UN sanction, a coalition of 24 nations led by President George Bush deployed half a million troops in the . . . — — Map (db m163488) HM
The Gulf War was a conflict between Iraq and a UN force led by the United States from January 17, 1991 through February 27, 1991. This conflict came about because of Iraq's invasion of neighboring Kuwait. The Iraqi forces were led by Saddam Hussein, . . . — — Map (db m272016) HM
On boulder
In Honor of our
Desert Storm Veterans
1990 1991
Dedication Plaque
May 17, 1992 - - a special dedication,
memories - - sweet n’ bitter recollections.
August 1990, U.S. troops deployed to a . . . — — Map (db m29759) WM
The M102 Howitzer fires a 33 pound projectile of semifixed ammunition and at charge 7 will fire 11,500 meters or 7 miles. A roller tire attached to the trail assembly of M102 permits the weapon to be rotated 6,400 mils around a firing platform, . . . — — Map (db m148203) WM
In dedication honor and memory of those from our community who so valiantly served our country.
They gave their today for our tomorrow.
World War I
Andrew Horrell •
John W. LaRose •
Joseph Park
Vietnam War
Howard E. . . . — — Map (db m170529) WM
(center)
Dedicated in memory of the North County area veterans who sacrificed their lives for our freedom.
(left)
Civil War
William Degener • Conrad Dunker • — Koenig • Henry Nicholson • Adam Rietz • Henry . . . — — Map (db m171489) WM
World War I Richardson, Michael Army World War II Knowles, Clifford Lee Marine Mitchell, Leonard L. Army Bynum, Quentin Army Buckner, Cecil Windel Navy . . . — — Map (db m312698) WM
In memory of Our fallen Illinois service members in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi freedom "The torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans - born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and . . . — — Map (db m57341) WM
