Ten years ago, on 19 March 2003, Operation Iraqi Freedom began. A combined force of troops from the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and Poland invaded Iraq and toppled the regime of Saddam Hussein in 21 days of major combat operations.
As Air Force Space Command celebrates its 30th Anniversary we can look back at OIF and reflect …
While many have said that Operation DESERT STORM was the first “Space War,” OIF was the first time we saw the true power of space capabilities shape the battle¬field, execute combat ops, provide precision and agility, and ensure success. Former Secretary of the Air Force James G. Roche stated that “For the first time in our history, space has be¬come an equal partner to air-breathers.”
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