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A formation of armored vehicles, manned by U.S. soldiers and Marines, stand ready to lead a convoy of coalition forces through the parade grounds established for the 50/20 celebration in Kuwait City, Kuwait, Feb. 21, 2011. The celebration commemorates the 20th anniversary of the U.S.-led liberation of Kuwait during the first Gulf War and the 50th anniversary of Kuwait’s independence from Great Britain. It also honors the veterans of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm and recognizes the long standing and successful partnership that is indicative of U.S. friendships in the region. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. M. Benjamin Gable

A formation of armored vehicles, manned by U.S. soldiers and Marines, stand ready to lead a convoy of coalition forces through the parade grounds established for the 50/20 celebration in Kuwait City, Kuwait, Feb. 21, 2011. The celebration commemorates the 20th anniversary of the U.S.-led liberation of Kuwait during the first Gulf War and the 50th anniversary of Kuwait’s independence from Great Britain. It also honors the veterans of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm and recognizes the long standing and successful partnership that is indicative of U.S. friendships in the region. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. M. Benjamin Gable

A formation of armored vehicles, manned by U.S. soldiers and Marines, stand ready to lead a convoy of coalition forces through the parade grounds established for the 50/20 celebration in Kuwait City, Kuwait, Feb. 21, 2011. The celebration commemorates the 20th anniversary of the U.S.-led liberation of Kuwait during the first Gulf War and the 50th anniversary of Kuwait’s independence from Great Britain. It also honors the veterans of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm and recognizes the long standing and successful partnership that is indicative of U.S. friendships in the region. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. M. Benjamin Gable

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