In which conflict did Marine aviation play a significant role along with a ground invasion to liberate Kuwait?

• A. Gulf War
• B. Korean War
• C. Vietnam War
• D. World War II

Answer: (A)

Joint air-ground warfare is shown here through Marine aviation providing combat air support and interdiction in tandem with a ground invasion to liberate Kuwait. In the Gulf War, a massive air campaign preceded and supported the ground assault, enabling coalition forces to rapidly push Iraqi troops out of Kuwait. Marine aviation operated from sea- and land-based airfields, delivering close air support to advancing ground units, striking armor and concentrations, and suppressing defenses to keep the ground offensive moving. The other listed conflicts occurred in different theaters and did not involve a Kuwait liberation with this level of integrated air-ground operation.