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Memorial Wreath Laying - Operation Allied Force - Kosovo

22 years ago, on March 24, 1999 NATO launched an air campaign called Operation Allied Force to halt the humanitarian devastation that was then unfolding in Kosovo.  The decision to intervene followed more than a year of fighting within the province and the failure of international efforts to resolve the conflict by diplomatic means.

 

NATO announced the suspension of the air campaign on June 10, 1999 once it had concluded a military technical agreement with the federal republic of Yugoslavia.

NATO casualties were light, and the alliance suffered no fatalities as a result of combat operations.

VFW Post 8904 and the Auxiliary will conduct a wreath laying ceremony in honor of those who served in Kosovo at the Veteran’s Memorial on the grounds of the 1885 Historic Courthouse in Center on Wednesday, March 24th at 10:00 a.m.  As always, the public is invited to honor their fellow Americans.

 

Attendees are asked to please wear a mask. Questions please contact post quartermaster Larry Hume, 936-332-0349 or email chiefhume95@gmail.com.

 

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