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SOUTHWEST ASIA ERA 1958 - 2017
The development of an introduction to this Contemporary relationship between the United States and Israel, similarly, it
Veterans Project for the physicians who served in the Southwest Asia (SWA) theater, as well as those who served on active duty in other locations during the time
period, was a challenge. All military service during this period was important to maintain the security of the United States. Turmoil in this area has roots in biblical times and in the European empires determining the boundaries of many of these countries following defeat of the Ottoman Empire after World War I.
As noted in the Vietnam War Era, American military presence there began with advisors in 1955 and ended with withdrawal in 1975. Notwithstanding the longstanding
appears that advisors may have been introduced in SWA as early as 1958. The major deployment of American military forces
to the area was the operation for the liberation of Kuwait and Operation Desert Storm in January 1991.

other military service medals have been established: Southwest Asia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq, Global War on Terrorism, Humanitarian, and most recently ISIS. The scope of the research necessary for this paper began in 2014 and closed December
31, 2017. However, American military involvement continues throughout this area today.
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