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34 years ago , Marines and coalition

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forces launched Operation Desert Storm ,

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one of the most decisive campaigns of

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the modern era . After Iraq invaded

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Kuwait , the US led a global coalition

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to restore stability . The 2nd Marine

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division deployed to the Gulf ready for

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whatever came next . It began a five

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week air campaign on January 17 , 1991 ,

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precision strikes that dismantled enemy

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command and control .

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Then on February 24th , the ground

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offense began . 2nd Marine Division led

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the charge . Breaching the fences ,

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clearing minefields , and driving deep

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into Iraq-held territory . In just

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100 hours , coalition forces ,

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including over 93,000 Marines ,

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liberated Kuwait . The division's speed

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and firepower were decisive .

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Operation Desert Storm stands as a

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reminder of marine readiness and the

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strength of a united coalition . Honor

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the legacy . Remember the mission .