Sunday, December 23, 1990

Operation Desert Shield: 1st Marines HQ Comm Platoon Arriving in Saudi Arabia

OPERATION DESERT SHIELD
On 2 August 1990, the oil rich country of Kuwait was invaded by its neighbor, Iraq.  Iraq also threatened Saudi Arabia.  The United States and other members of the United Nations quickly responded by deploying military forces to deter further aggression by the Iraqis.  Headquarters First Marine Regiment, as part of the President's reinforcement plan, arrived in Southwest Asia on 23 December 1990.

Arriving in Saudi Arabia

On the flight to Saudi Arabia - LCpl Graves

Wearing newly issued desert camoflauge uniforms






Arriving in Saudi Arabia


Major Helgeson in his new uniform





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