46K views · 2.2K reactions | With more than 69,000 sorties flown by 30 different types of aircraft, Operation Desert Storm marked the most rapid military airlift in history. Join us in the continued recognition of the historic campaign. #DesertStorm30 | United States Air Force | Facebook

On this day 35 years ago, Operation Desert Shield began. In response to Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait, U.S. troops were deployed to the Persian Gulf. This operation laid the foundation for what would become Operation Desert Storm, a turning point in modern military history. To the Veterans who answered the call, we honor your courage, your commitment, and your sacrifice. | U.S. Army

On January 17, 1991, Lt. Cmdr. Mark “MRT” Fox launched from the USS Saratoga in his F/A-18 Hornet, just hours into the opening strikes of Operation Desert Storm. What started as a strike mission to strike Iraq’s H-3 airfield turned into a high-stakes air-to-air duel. Fox would fire both an AIM-9 Sidewinder and an AIM-7 Sparrow missile, ultimately scoring the first aerial victory in F/A-18 Hornet history by downing a MiG-21. Admiral Mark Fox Ep 1: https://youtu.be/30IOTrkOoKA?si=y9wmHh3MLvqwfIyS