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Operation Eagle Assist

Law enforcement; Terrorism

NATO's first ever deployment of assets in direct support of operations in the continental U.S. Foreign fighter jets patrolled the skies over U.S. soil.Operation lasted from ...

Operation Enduring Freedom

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Name for the US-led counter-attack on terrorism. The original name, Operation Infinite Justice, was changed after Muslim clerics objected to the name on the grounds that infinite ...

Operation Infinite Justice

Law enforcement; Terrorism

The short-lived original name of the U.S. military response to the September 11, 2001 attack. The Defense Department quickly abandoned it upon learning that the phrase is ...

Operation Iraqi Freedom

Law enforcement; Terrorism

US-led coalition war aims to effect a regine change and free the Iraqi people. Operation lasted from March 19 to May 1, 2003.

Operation Liberty Shield

Law enforcement; Terrorism

This operation was announced by Tom Ridge, Homeland Security director, on March 18, 2003. The mission is to heighten security at the nation's airports, seaports, railways, ...

Operation Noble Eagle

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Operation given to the rapid deployment of troops and air caps soon after the attacks.

Operation Peninsula Strike

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Led by the 4th Infantry Division, this six-day assault in Northern Iraq bore down on pro-Saddam fighters. Operation egan June 14, 2003.

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