“The invasion was a shock. You wake up, no country, no nothing.” Kuwaiti-born chairman of @gatehousebank , Fahed Boodai@FFBoodai ), on the Gulf War and its profound effect on his life and career
Gen. Colin Powell fought for our freedoms, from the Vietnam War to the Gulf War. As a soldier and statesman, he advocates for First Amendment freedoms. Powell is the recipient of the Global Freedom of Expression Leadership Award. #FreeExpression21
In February I told you about vets of Operation Desert Storm and Gulf War Illness. Vets told me they’ve been fighting debilitating health effects & for VA healthcare. @boston25 at 10 I speak w/ @SenatorHassan about her legislation that would change how toxic wounds are assessed.
Gen. Colin Powell fought for our freedoms, from the Vietnam War to the Gulf War. As a soldier and statesman, he advocates for First Amendment freedoms. He’ll be honored at the Free Expression Awards. Learn more: #FreeExpression21
“The invasion was a shock. You wake up, no country, no nothing” Kuwaiti-born chairman of Gatehouse Bank, Fahed Boodai, on the Gulf War and its profound effect on his life and career @FFBoodai #ArabShowcase
By 2046, Gulf War-era veterans are projected to make up a majority of those who served, and most veterans who served in the Vietnam era or earlier will have died.
U.S. put pressure on S. Korea to contribute to 1990 Gulf War: dossier
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My first day at @CNN was 30 years ago today: May 8, 1990. I was CNN’s Pentagon Correspondent. A few months later, it was Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm and the first Gulf War. Just like today, it was non-stop coverage.
Saudi Arabia is sending a delegation to Washington to urge restraint with Iran on behalf of Gulf states. The message will be: “please spare us the pain of going through another war” (aka, be careful what you wish for)
When I voted against the Gulf War in 1991, I thought I'd have a very short political career. Today, I am proud to help lead bipartisan efforts in Congress to stop endless war. Our job is to bring progressives and conservatives together to defeat the military industrial complex.
When my dad came back from serving in the gulf war I held him so tight as he walked off the coach at the base.I couldn’t let go.I remember it like it was yesterday.This brought it all back.Thoughts are with every family missing loved ones this Christmas
No one wants war. Now, please name the illegitimate pretext. Would it be Iran bombing ships in the Gulf of Oman or them shooting down an American drone?
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