timeline
east timor- 2000
East Timor is a country located in Southern Asia and was in need of help due to the fact that communism was threatening to take over the country. In response, American troops were sent to the country by the UN to stop the violence going on in East Timor.
Map of East Timor. Digital image. Map of East Timor. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2014
war in Afghanistan-2001
The US went to Afghanistan to eliminate the threat of terrorists from the 9/11 attack. Their goal was to eliminate the al-Queda threats from Bin Laden and kill him.
to find more information on this topic: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_in_Afghanistan_(2001%E2%80%93present)
first picture: QuakerRanter Archive. Digital image. QuakerRanter Archive. N.p., n.d. Web. 21 Sept. 2014.
second picture: Glover, Julian. Do People like You Support the War in Afghanistan. Digital image. The Gaurdian. N.p., 13 July 2009. Web. 22 Sept. 2014. <http://www.theguardian.com/news/datablog/2009/jul/13/afghanistan-polls>.
yemen-2002
The USS Cole was bombed by al-Queda terrorist in 2000. The CIA sent operatives to find those responsible. They were found two years later in Yemen and were quickly killed with air strikes sent to their compound.
Kouri, Jim. "Al-Qaida Terrorists Killed during US-Yemen Operation on Easter Weekend." Examiner.com. N.p., 21 Apr. 2014. Web. 22 Sept. 2014. <http://www.examiner.com/article/al-qaida-terrorists-killed-during-us-yemen-operation-on-easter-weekend>.
Liberian civil war-2003
The second Liberian civil War lasted from 1999-2003. It began when a rebel group that was being supported by the neighboring country Guinea attacked Northern Liberia. Then, the second rebel group came into Southern Liberia and began to fight the other rebel group to gain control of all of Liberia.
"Health Information for Travelers to LiberiaTraveler View." Health Information for Travelers to Liberia. Usa.gov, 01 Aug. 2014. Web. 22 Sept. 2014. <http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/Liberia>.
war in Iraq-2004
In an effort to find weapons of mass destruction in Iraq, the US formed a coalition to find these weapons and stop the production of them. Although there were no weapons found, the US found evidence of al-Queda and other terrorist organizations in the country.
to find more information on this topic: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iraq_War (copy and paste to google!)
picture one: Iranian journalists exit by jumping from an Islamic Republic of Iran ArmyAviation Bell 214 helicopter in the Western front (Kermanshah and neighbouring provinces) of the Iran-Iraq War.
picture two: В Косово арестованы 40 подозреваемых в боевых действиях в Сирии и Ираке - IPress.ua. Digital image. Ipress.ua. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Sept. 2014. <http://ipress.ua/ru/news/v_kosovo_arestovani_40_podozrevaemih_v_boevih_deystvyyah_v_syryy_y_yrake_79275.html>.
us deploys in Pakistan-2005
Due to the earthquake of 2005 in Pakistan, President Bush sent in humanitarian relief to the remote villages in the Kashmir Mountains of Pakistan.
Health Information for Travelers to PakistanTraveler View. Digital image.Health Information for Travelers to Pakistan. Usa.gov, n.d. Web. 23 Sept. 2014. <http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/pakistan>
lebanon Us marine detachment-2006
At the time US Marines were sent to Israel to protect any US citizens living there from the Palestinian terrorist in the area. They also sent in weapons and ammo to the Israeli army.
Lyman, Matt. 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Digital image. 24th MEU Marines Return in Peace Article Display Page. Marine Corp, 26 July 2006. Web. 24 Sept. 2014. <http://www.24thmeu.marines.mil/News/ArticleDisplayPage/tabid/374/Article/13640/24th-meu-marines-return-in-peace.aspx>.
somalia battle of ras kamboni-2007
The battle of Ras Kamboni was fought by the Islamic courts Union and the federal government. The battle was fought in a town near the border in a training camp for the the Islamist group. To stop the fighting the US launched airstrikes at suspected al Queda terrorists.
KON. KEYDMEDIA. Digital image. RSS. KEYDMEDIA, 26 Apr. 2014. Web. 24 Sept. 2014. <http://www.keydmedia.net/en/article/article/somalia_warlord_ahmed_madobe_targeting_non-ogaden_clans_in_kismay>
SOUTH OSSETIA, GEORGIA-2008
The Russo-Georgian war (5 day war) was a conflict between the Russians and the country of Georgia they began fighting because of the land between Georgia and Russia originally belonged to Russia so both countries went to war and air strikes were launched to achieve control of this land.
University Library. Digital image. Home. University Library, 18 Apr. 2012. Web. 24 Sept. 2014. <http://uiuc.libguides.com/georgian_language>.
war in Iraq, operation new dawn-2010
Operation New Dawn was stage two of the War in Iraq. This time the UN forces were there not only to inspect for weapons of mass destruction, but also to eliminate terrorist threats in the area.
Lamothe, Dan. Battle Rattle » Operation New Dawn? Where Have We Heard That Name Before? Digital image. Battle Rattle RSS. Battle Attle, 31 Aug. 2010. Web. 24 Sept. 2014. <http://blogs.militarytimes.com/battle-rattle/2010/08/31/operation-new-dawn-where-have-we-heard-that-name-before/>.
osama bin laden's death-2011
On the night of May 2, 2011 in Abbottabad, Pakistan the Navy SEALS were sent to infiltrate Osama's compound. An attack force consisting of multiple Chinook attack helicopters and two Black Hawks were sent to achieve the mission of killing Osama . Once above the compound at 1:00 am SEALS fast roped onto the compounds perimeter and secured the area. After securing the perimeter buildings the group of SEALS moved to Osama's building and found him in his bedroom and quickly killed him.
to find more info on this topic: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Osama_bin_Laden
first pic: Roberts, Paul. 9/11 After 13 Years. Digital image. Oriental Review. Global Surveilance, 12 Sept. 2014. Web. 25 Sept. 2014. <http://orientalreview.org/2014/09/12/911-after-13-years/>.
second pic: Roberts, Paul. 9/11 After 13 Years. Digital image. Oriental Review. Global Surveilance, 12 Sept. 2014. Web. 25 Sept. 2014. <http://orientalreview.org/2014/09/12/911-after-13-years/>.
Isis american intervention-2014
ISIS an Islamic Radical group from the ashes of al-Queda formed in 2013 and began ISIS. ISIS claims to have thousand of members in Europe North America and Asia. This group poses a threat to all neighboring countries such as Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Syria. ISIS claims to have military success against the Iraqi government and is quickly taking over Iraq.
for more on this topic: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isis
first pic: ISIS' Scud a Dud? Missile Likely Not Operational, US Officials Say - NBC News. Digital image. NBC News. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Sept. 2014. <http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/iraq-turmoil/isis-scud-dud-missile-likely-not-operational-us-officials-say-n145916>.
second pic: "Rising Star of ISIS Has Chechen Background and Fierce Reputation - NBC News." NBC News. N.p., n.d. Web. 25 Sept. 2014. <http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/iraq-turmoil/rising-star-isis-has-chechen-background-fierce-reputation-n146466>.