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Major General John L. Tilelli Jr., Commanding General 1ST Cavalry Division (left), and Lieutenant General H. G. Taylor, Commanding General III Corps and Fort Hood (right) unveiling the "Victory Corner" monument that was placed at the entrance to West Fort Hood and Texas Highway 190, to commemorate the citizens who gathered at the corner to welcome home the returning of 26,000 soldiers to Fort Hood from Desert Shield and Desert Storm

Sailors pick their way through the confetti-covered streets as they march in the city's victory parade for the returning veterans of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Spectators lining the edge of the parade route wave and cheer as they watch the city's victory parade for the returning veterans of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

United States coalition forces from Desert Storm marching over the Arlington Memorial Bridge during the National Victory Celebration parade

Contracted workers assemble the frame of a huge stage for the Tribute to Our Heroes" celebration held at Fort Hood, Texas. The tribute honors US Army (USA) Soldiers who have recently returned from the War on Terrorism, is sponsored by the Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Department, and will consist of nine hours of live music and entertainment

Cheering spectators wave flags as they stand along the parade route during the city's victory parade for the returning veterans of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

III Corps Soldiers return home to Fort Hood, Texas,

The 169th Postal Detachment, Fort Hood, Texas, works hard to maintain a 24-hour delivery rate of US soldiers mail

Local community members, veterans and US Military personnel gather at the Beaufort National Cemetery to honor those fallen heroes of past and present during the Memorial Day Ceremony at Beaufort, South Carolina (SC)

The "Victory Corner" monument was placed at the corner of the West Fort Hood entrance and Texas Highway 190, to commemorate the citizens who gathered at the corner all hours of the day and night to welcome home the 26,000 soldiers returning from Desert Shield and Desert Storm

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Subject Operation/Series: DESERT SHIELDDESERT STORM

Base: Fort Hood

State: Texas (TX)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: Unknown

Release Status: Released to Public

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17/10/1992

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Sailors pick their way through the confetti-covered streets as they march in the city's victory parade for the returning veterans of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

Spectators lining the edge of the parade route wave and cheer as they watch the city's victory parade for the returning veterans of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

United States coalition forces from Desert Storm marching over the Arlington Memorial Bridge during the National Victory Celebration parade

Cheering spectators wave flags as they stand along the parade route during the city's victory parade for the returning veterans of Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm

III Corps Soldiers return home to Fort Hood, Texas,

The 169th Postal Detachment, Fort Hood, Texas, works hard to maintain a 24-hour delivery rate of US soldiers mail

Local community members, veterans and US Military personnel gather at the Beaufort National Cemetery to honor those fallen heroes of past and present during the Memorial Day Ceremony at Beaufort, South Carolina (SC)

The "Victory Corner" monument was placed at the corner of the West Fort Hood entrance and Texas Highway 190, to commemorate the citizens who gathered at the corner all hours of the day and night to welcome home the 26,000 soldiers returning from Desert Shield and Desert Storm

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