The legacy of the 1991 Gulf War and the Americans who carried out the mission

WYPR - 88.1 FM Baltimore | By Scott Maucione

Published November 11, 2026 at 4:24 PM EST

35 years since the Gulf War ended, veterans reflect on the conflict and its ongoing impact.

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