3 JAN--This Day in US Military History

2015-01-03T11:18:58-05:00

2003 – The USCGC Boutwell departed Alameda in preparation for supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

She began operations in the Arabian Gulf on 14 February 2003. Prior to the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom, her crew conducted maritime interception boardings to enforce U.N. sanctions against Iraq. At the outbreak of hostilities and throughout the conflict, she operated in the strategically critical and politically sensitive Khawr Abd Allah and Shaat Al Arab Waterways, providing force protection to the massive coalition fleet, securing Iraqi oil terminals, and preventing the movement of weapons, personnel or equipment by Saddam Hussein’s regime or other guerilla or terrorist forces.

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January 3

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Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2015 11:25 AM

2015-01-03T11:25:06-05:00

Thank You for today's history lesson.

I do not believe people realize how much the USCG does for the effort.

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 3 at 2015 11:30 AM

2015-01-03T11:30:19-05:00

I remember reading about their efforts there. Unfortunately a couple of them paid the ultimate sacrifice for their service.