Operation Joint Guard On 20 December 1996, NATO transitioned its operation in support of the Dayton Peace Accords in Bosnia and Herzegovina from implementation to stabilization. As a result, Operation Joint Endeavor ended and Operation Joint Guard began. NATO's Implementation Force (IFOR) was similarly replaced by a Stabilization Force (SFOR). The US Task Force Eagle, comprised at that time of 20,000 soldiers led by elements of the 1st Infantry Division, continued to be the US component of the NATO mission. On 20 June 1998, the decision was made to scale down the size of SFOR and NATO transitioned from Operation Joint Guard to Operation Joint Forge. On 1 June 1997, the Headquarters, 16th Air Expeditionary Wing was designated and activated at Aviano Air Base, Italy. The 16th Air Expeditionary Wing provided direction, control, support, administrative control, and uniform code of military justice authority for more than 1,300 United States Air Force personnel stationed throughout Europe in support of Operation Joint Guard and then Operation Joint Forge. These units, located in Istres, France; Rimini and San Vito, Italy; Tuzla and Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina; Zagreb, Croatia; Taszar, Hungary, and Rhein Main, Germany comprised the lion's share of the USAF contingent of NATO's Stabilization Force (SFOR). Since its inception, 16th Air Expeditionary Wing worked a number of high-profile initiatives in support of the SFOR mission. These included the relocation of KC-135 operations from Pisa, Italy to Istres, France; the installation of air navigation aid equipment at Tuzla, Air Base, Bosnia-Herzegovina to support Russian and SFOR partner air operations; quality-of life-improvements for U-2 crews and support personnel at Istres France, and the holiday visit of President Bill Clinton to the Operation Joint Forge area of responsibility. Through careful planning and skillful execution of every mission, the soldiers' of the 1st Infantry Division and multi-national allies continued to monitor the militaries of the former warring factions and provided a climate of stability in the war-torn land of Bosnia-Herzegovina. On 22 October 1997, the 1st Armored Division again assumed command of MND(N) and Task Force Eagle. The 1st Armored Division had been the first element leading American forces assigned to IFOR Soldiers, and the soldiers of the Division were familiar with the mission and Bosnia-Herzegovina and quickly adapted to the role and the challenges of establishing a secure and peaceful environment.      

I don't normally pick up tee shirts, but thought this one pretty neat.   

Source: NARA   Source: NARA via Golden Arrow Research   Dan

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I’m looking for insight on value and potential buyer interest for a Cold War U.S. Army training set I recently acquired. This appears to be a Fort Knox Armor School (FY 1963) command-level training system used to teach officers brigade/division-level operations. Contents include: Instruction manual on Classes of Orders (OPORD structure, doctrine) Multiple OPORDs / OPLANs (e.g., Plan GREEN, RED, STRIKE, ANVIL, etc.) Extensive Germany theater scenarios (Fulda Gap-type environment) 30+ large maps, including: Tactical maneuver maps (axes of advance, objectives, DZ/LZ) Colored overlay maps (mobility, threat density, terrain analysis) Fold-out operational diagrams References to nuclear battlefield planning (5–10 KT allocations, etc.) Appears to be a complete training/exercise system, not loose pages Condition is  very good to almost perfect, with original folds and some handwritten notes.

Shame people don't appreciate / carry on their family medals. Not sure how these were acquired before me. Veteran Sgt John E. Repo from Duluth, Minneapolis. Served under Pattons Third Army as a combat engineer. MIA in Germany March 27 1945, reported KIA around July to family via telegram. Brought back to the states in 1947 for re-burial. Survived by his wife Edith Jennie Hyvonen (remarried June 7 1947) died Jan 6 2008. I did a bunch of research today and found newspaper articles, obituary, draft card. I requested more info on his service record so I can get his unit. Attached is a link to articles so I don't eat up server space https://imgur.com/a/gSNZ5aC I'm pretty sure the dog tag came back with his body in 47, its in rough shape. 

Unfortunately, these are the only pics I have. Can I get opinions please? Thanks

I try to bird dog stuff when I can. I get to them late as well.

His discharge paper only show him as receiving the EAME ribbon with 3 stars, American Defense Medal, and the Good Conduct Ribbon.  He actually earned the EAME with 5 stars, the ATO Medal, and the Silver Star.  As well as the Victory Medal and Army of Occupation Medal.  They were not on top of their paper work back then.  This really stinks.  He was also not eligible for the CIB because he was assigned to the 19th Field Artillery even though he was a Field Lineman working with the infantry.  Not only was he on the front line, when he earned his Silver Star he was in front of the front line.   Thanks Ken