188K views · 3.7K reactions | During Operation Desert Storm in 1991, U.S. Navy CH-46 Sea Knight helicopters from Squadron HC-11 performed crucial Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) missions to rearm the USS Midway at sea. These operations involved lifting live bombs and other ordnance through the open air, a challenging and necessary task to maintain the carrier's combat readiness. | History In Pictures | Facebook

1M views · 8.2K reactions | Gen. David L. Goldfein recalls his first combat experience during Desert Storm. | Airman Magazine | Facebook

67K views · 1.5K reactions | Desert Storm Marine Hero on Navy Cross Combat Action | American Veterans Center | Facebook

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the start of the ground campaign for #OperationDesertStorm that began on Feb. 24, 1991. The U.S. Military Academy honors the service and legacy of our Desert Storm Veterans and coalition partners from 31 nations. Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, Class of 1956, served as Commander of U.S. Central Command and was also the commander of coalition forces. His famous quote "The more you sweat in peace, the less you bleed in war." is captured on the stairwell in Arvin Gym