Members of the unit come from the surrounding metropolitan area and include our own staffs and the Congressional Research Service. The outstanding accomplishments of the 354th Civil Affairs Brigade in the gulf war earned them the coveted Joint Meritorious Unit Citation and numerous other commendations. The brigade had major roles and responsibilities during the defense of Saudi Arabia in Operation Desert Shield and the liberation and restoration of Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. and in providing humanitarian assistance to Kurdish refugees in Iraq and Turkey during Operation Provide Comfort. Beginning In December 1. 1990. brigade members began working with Kuwaiti ministry officials in Washington. DC. as part of the Kuwait Task Force in planning for the provision of emergency and restoration services following the liberation Kuwait.
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