2 Mar 1965 To 2 Nov 1968: Awarded For In-country Service During the Operation Period

One of the longest aerial campaigns in wartime history, the four objectives of Operation Rolling Thunder were: To bolster the sagging morale of the Saigon regime in the Republic of Vietnam; To convince North Vietnam to cease its support for
the communist insurgency in South Vietnam; To destroy North Vietnam's transportation system, industrial base, and air defenses; and to interdict the flow of men and material into South Vietnam. Attainment of these objectives was made
difficult by both the restraints imposed upon the U.S and its allies by Cold War exigencies and by the military aid and assistance received by North Vietnam from its communist allies, the Soviet Union and the People's Republic of China
(PRC).

http://www.amervets.com/ops/o-thundr.htm#isr

NOTE: Eligible personnel should ensure this Service Period acknowledgment is listed on your current 201A Military Award Report: http://www.amervets.com/201areq.htm (or... amervets.com/201a)

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