United States European Command

By EUCOM History OfficeNov 22, 2011

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November 30, 1990 -- Official end to Operation Desert Storm

Operation Desert Storm was carried out by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from thirty-four nations led by the United States, against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of the State of Kuwait.

EUCOM and its components provided forces to CENTCOM which was the lead command for this operation.

Countries that took part in the Coalition:

United States
Saudi Arabia
United Kingdom
Egypt
France
Syria
Morocco
Kuwait
Oman
Pakistan
Canada

United Arab Emirates
Qatar
Bangladesh
Italy
Australia
Netherlands
Niger
Sweden
Argentina
Senegal
Spain

Bahrain
Belgium
Poland
South Korea
Czechoslovakia
Greece
Denmark
New Zealand
Hungary
Norway

SATORY, France (July 12, 2017) The U.S. formation marching in the Military Parade on Bastille Day in Paris, France, July 14, 2017, is reviewed as part of the final rehearsal. This year, the U.S. will lead the parade as the country of honor in commemoration of the centennial of U.S. entry into World War I – as well as the long-standing partnership between France and the U.S. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Michael McNabb/Released)

French and U.S. service members rehearse for the Military Parade on Bastille Day

FAIRFORD, United Kingdom – A Royal Air Force Westland WAH-64D Apache helicopter demonstrates its combat capabilities for spectators during the 2017 Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) located at RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, on July 16, 2017. This year commemorates the U.S. Air Force’s 70th Anniversary which was highlighted during RIAT by displaying its lineage and advancements in military aircraft. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Brian Kimball)

Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) 2017

The Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence, visited multinational service members and delivered a speech on the partnership between the U.S. and Georgia Aug. 1, 2017 in Tbilisi, Georgia. The servicemembers in attendance are currently training in Georgia for Noble Partner 2017, which is a U.S. Army Europe-led exercise hosted at Vaziani and Camp Norio training areas in Georgia, taking place from July 30 to Aug. 12, 2017.

Vice President Pence Visits US Soldiers in Georgia

A Maryland Air National Guard A-10 Thunderbolt II peels off shortly after being refueled by Master Sgt. Joseph LaPinta, 171st Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, in a Michigan Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker during Saber Strike 2015. Exercise Saber Strike 2015 has brought 14 ally and partner nations together to increase interoperability between military forces. The Michigan National Guard is a part of a Department of Defense sponsored State Partnership Program between Michigan and the Latvian government, which began in 1993. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Anthony J. Lesterson)

Airmen deploy to support Estonia FTD

Soldiers assigned to the 497th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion marched down the capital of Poland during the 97th anniversary of the Battle of Warsaw Aug. 15, 2017, in Warsaw, Poland. This national holiday in Poland, known as the Feast of the Polish Armed Forces, which included Soldiers from Canada, Estonia, Romania, United States and the United Kingdom. As part of the unified Alliance, the NATO Soldiers and their collective combat vehicles participated in the annual Polish parade to celebrate that historic victory and honor active duty services members, veterans and fallen Soldiers.

NATO Allies unite to commemorate the 97th anniversary of the Battle of Warsaw

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron takes off at Krzesiny Air Base, Poland, Sept. 12, 2017. The 480th FS is participating in bilateral training with the Polish Air Force, hosted by the 52nd Operations Group, Det. 1 in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder)

Sabers support Aviation Rotation 17-4

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