Jan. 16, 1991 – Jan. 16, 2022 31 Years
>That operation to oust the Iraqis is also known as the Gulf War; it came about after Iraqi President Saddam Hussein refused to withdraw his forces from Kuwait.
>In response, the United States and partner nations began a buildup of arms and forces in Saudi Arabia. That phase, leading up to Operation Desert Storm, was known as Operation Desert Shield.
>that phase, leading up to Operation Desert Storm, was known as Operation Desert Shield
>phase leading up to Operation Desert Storm
>the calm before the storm
>ebake storm is upon us