More than 35 years after American troops deployed to the Persian Gulf, a new memorial honoring those who served in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm officially opened Saturday on the National Mall in D.C.
The National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial, located near the Lincoln Memorial at 23rd Street and Constitution Avenue NW, honors the Americans who served in the military operations that ultimately led to the liberation of Kuwait from Iraqi forces in 1991.
For Gulf War veterans and families attending the dedication, the ceremony was a chance to reflect on their service, remember those who never returned home and reconnect with people they hadn’t seen in decades…