Operation Desert Farewell
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In the first Gulf War, Operation Desert Farewell was the name given to the return of American units and equipment to the United States in 1991 after the liberation of Kuwait. Some U.S. Marine Corps units were diverted en route to conduct humanitarian assistance in flooded Bangladesh (Sea Angel). Also called Desert Calm in some documents.
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- Military operations of the Gulf War
- Non-combat military operations involving the United States
- United States Marine Corps in the 20th century
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