Founding Fathers of our New Country

IRAQ

2003-?

Troops, naval, bombing, missiles

Saddam regime toppled in Baghdad. More than 250,000 U.S. personnel participate in invasion. US and UK forces occupy country and battle Sunni and Shi'ite insurgencies. More than 160,000 troops and numerous private contractors carry out occupation and build large permanent bases.

HAITI

2004-05

Troops, naval

Marines land after right-wing rebels oust elected President Aristide, who was advised to leave by Washington.

PAKISTAN

2005-?

Missiles, bombing, covert operation

CIA missile and air strikes and Special Forces raids on alleged Al Qaeda and Taliban refuge villages kill multiple civilians.

SOMALIA

2006-?

Missiles, naval, covert operation

Special Forces advise Ethiopian invasion that topples Islamist government; AC-130 strikes and Cruise missile attacks against Islamist rebels; naval blockade against "pirates" and insurgents.

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