An entry in Wednesday’s Daily Report included the incorrect date for the F-22 Raptor’s combat debut. The fifth generation fighter was first used in combat against ISIS in September 2014. The original entry has been updated.
30th Anniversary of Desert Storm
Jan. 14, 2021
Operation Desert Storm, the six-week conflict that redefined modern warfare and introduced elements such as stealth, large-scale use of precision weapons, and space support, began 30 years ago Sunday. The operation shaped the world's militaries, which underwent a “revolution in military affairs” in its aftermath.