Description: Photograph of TSGT Rodger Cuccio with a propaganda bomblet that dropped leaflets on Iraqi Soldiers urging them to surrender during the Persian Gulf War, 1991. This bomblet is now on display at the United States Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio. Rodger Cuccio was a member of the 356th Tactical Airlift Squadron stationed at Rickenbacker Air Force Base near Columbus. His unit, along with four others, was attached to the 907th Tactical Airlift Group, U.S. Airforce Reserve. This squadron, made up of over 250 servicemen and women, served in the Gulf War from January to June of 1991. While in Kuwait, Cuccio’s unit flew over 2,000 sorties, hauled over 4,400 tons of cargo and moved more than 13,000 people during Operation Desert Storm. Additional missions of the 907th squadron included resupplying Kuwait City after its liberation, redeployment of troops from Iraq to Saudi Arabia following the signing of the United Nations peace treaty, and evacuation of Shiite Muslims from southern Iraq. The men and women of the 907th Tactical Airlift Group returned to Westover Air Force Base in Massachusetts on June 14, 1991, after 141 days overseas. Other photographs in the Cuccio Collection depict camp life for U.S. soldiers, old artillery and military aircraft, Kuwaiti refugees, and Kuwait City and the surrounding areas. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL03437
Subjects: Persian Gulf War, 1991; Ohio History--Military Ohio; Soldiers;
Places: Safwan (Iraq)
 

Description: Taken at the end of the first Persian Gulf War in 1991, this photograph from the Rodger Cuccio Collection shows security police watching a C-130 take off from the Kuwait International Airport in Kuwait City. The 3rd Armored Division soldiers on board were bound for the United States. Rodger Cuccio was a member of the 356th Tactical Airlift Squadron stationed at Rickenbacker Air Force Base near Columbus. His unit, along with four others, was attached to the 907th Tactical Airlift Group, U.S. Airforce Reserve. This squadron, made up of over 250 servicemen and women, served in the Gulf War from January to June of 1991. While in Kuwait, Cuccio’s unit flew over 2,000 sorties, hauled over 4,400 tons of cargo and moved more than 13,000 people during Operation Desert Storm. Additional missions of the 907th squadron included resupplying Kuwait City after its liberation, redeployment of troops from Iraq to Saudi Arabia following the signing of the United Nations peace treaty, and evacuation of Shiite Muslims from southern Iraq. The men and women of the 907th Tactical Airlift Group returned to Westover Air Force Base in Massachusetts on June 14, 1991, after 141 days overseas. Other photographs in the Cuccio Collection depict camp life for U.S. soldiers, old artillery and military aircraft, Kuwaiti refugees, and Kuwait City and the surrounding areas. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: Om3216_3813089_001
Subjects: Military Ohio; Transportation; Persian Gulf War, 1991; Soldiers; Aircraft; Flags; Jeep automobiles; Military police
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio); Kuwait City (Kuwait);
 

Description: This photograph, part of the Rodger Cuccio Collection, is of a group of firefighters from Marion, Ohio, and C-130 air crewmen from Columbus holding the Ohio flag. It was taken in Safwan, Iraq, during the first Persian Gulf War in 1991. Rodger Cuccio was a member of the 356th Tactical Airlift Squadron stationed at Rickenbacker Air Force Base near Columbus. His unit, along with four others, was attached to the 907th Tactical Airlift Group, U.S. Airforce Reserve. This squadron, made up of over 250 servicemen and women, served in the Gulf War from January to June of 1991. While in Kuwait, Cuccio’s unit flew over 2,000 sorties, hauled over 4,400 tons of cargo and moved more than 13,000 people during Operation Desert Storm. Additional missions of the 907th squadron included resupplying Kuwait City after its liberation, redeployment of troops from Iraq to Saudi Arabia following the signing of the United Nations peace treaty, and evacuation of Shiite Muslims from southern Iraq. The men and women of the 907th Tactical Airlift Group returned to Westover Air Force Base in Massachusetts on June 14, 1991, after 141 days overseas. Other photographs in the Cuccio Collection depict camp life for U.S. soldiers, old artillery and military aircraft, Kuwaiti refugees, and Kuwait City and the surrounding areas. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: Om3215_3813083_001
Subjects: Military Ohio; Persian Gulf War, 1991; Soldiers; Flags; Military uniforms
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio); Marion (Ohio); Marion County (Ohio); Iraq
 

Description: Protestors demonstrating against United States involvement in the Persian Gulf War at an Armed Forces Recruiting Station in Columbus, Ohio, October 20, 1990. This photograph was taken by a photographer for publication in the Columbus Free Press newspaper. The Columbus Free Press began as a bi-weekly publication in Columbus, Ohio, in 1970. An underground newspaper, it replaced the Ohio State University publication The People, Yes. The earliest known issue of the newspaper appeared on January 4, 1971. The newspaper underwent a series of name changes over the decades, with titles including the Columbus Free Press & Cowtown Times (1972-1976), the Columbus Freepress (1976-1992) and The Free Press (1992-1995). The paper, which covered many liberal and progressive causes, was an alternative to mainstream news sources in central Ohio with the slogan “The Other Side of the News.” In 1995, the paper ceased publication briefly before reemerging as a website in early 1996, and returning as a print publication under the Free Press title in the form of a quarterly journal in 1998. Published under various frequencies during the first part of the 21st century, the Free Press again became a nonprofit monthly publication in 2017 with both a print and web presence, published by the Columbus Institute for Contemporary Journalism and operated by a volunteer staff and board. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL01091
Subjects: Persian Gulf War, 1991; Ohio History--Military Ohio; Protests and protestors
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: War protestors demonstrating against United States involvement in the Persian Gulf War form a "living peace symbol" outside Cooper Stadium in Columbus, Ohio, February 10, 1991. This photograph was taken by a photographer for publication in the Columbus Free Press newspaper. The Columbus Free Press began as a bi-weekly publication in Columbus, Ohio, in 1970. An underground newspaper, it replaced the Ohio State University publication The People, Yes. The earliest known issue of the newspaper appeared on January 4, 1971. The newspaper underwent a series of name changes over the decades, with titles including the Columbus Free Press & Cowtown Times (1972-1976), the Columbus Freepress (1976-1992) and The Free Press (1992-1995). The paper, which covered many liberal and progressive causes, was an alternative to mainstream news sources in central Ohio with the slogan “The Other Side of the News.” In 1995, the paper ceased publication briefly before reemerging as a website in early 1996, and returning as a print publication under the Free Press title in the form of a quarterly journal in 1998. Published under various frequencies during the first part of the 21st century, the Free Press again became a nonprofit monthly publication in 2017 with both a print and web presence, published by the Columbus Institute for Contemporary Journalism and operated by a volunteer staff and board. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL01092
Subjects: Persian Gulf War, 1991; Ohio History--Military Ohio; Protests and protestors; Peace;
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio)
 

Description: A group of firefighters from Marion, Ohio, and C-130 air crewmen from Columbus, Ohio, hold up the Ohio flag in Safwan, Iraq. This photograph was taken during the Persian Gulf War in 1991 and comes from the Rodger Cuccio Collection. Cuccio was a member of the 356th Tactical Airlift Squadron stationed at Rickenbacker Air Force Base near Columbus. His unit, along with four others, was attached to the 907th Tactical Airlift Group, U.S. Airforce Reserve. This squadron, made up of over 250 servicemen and women, served in the Gulf War from January to June of 1991. While in Kuwait, Cuccio’s unit flew over 2,000 sorties, hauled over 4,400 tons of cargo and moved more than 13,000 people during Operation Desert Storm. Additional missions of the 907th squadron included resupplying Kuwait City after its liberation, redeployment of troops from Iraq to Saudi Arabia following the signing of the United Nations peace treaty, and evacuation of Shiite Muslims from southern Iraq. The men and women of the 907th Tactical Airlift Group returned to Westover Air Force Base in Massachusetts on June 14, 1991, after 141 days overseas. Other photographs in the Cuccio Collection depict camp life for U.S. soldiers, old artillery and military aircraft, Kuwaiti refugees, and Kuwait City and the surrounding areas. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL03441
Subjects: Persian Gulf War, 1991; Ohio History--Military Ohio; Soldiers; Flags
Places: Safwan (Iraq)
 

Description: Military security police watch a C-130 take off with 3rd Armored Division soldiers aboard for their return trip to the United States at the end of the Persian Gulf War. This photograph, from the Rodger Cuccio Collection, was taken at Kuwait International Airport, Kuwait City, 1991. Rodger Cuccio was a member of the 356th Tactical Airlift Squadron stationed at Rickenbacker Air Force Base near Columbus. His unit, along with four others, was attached to the 907th Tactical Airlift Group, U.S. Airforce Reserve. This squadron, made up of over 250 servicemen and women, served in the Gulf War from January to June of 1991. While in Kuwait, Cuccio’s unit flew over 2,000 sorties, hauled over 4,400 tons of cargo and moved more than 13,000 people during Operation Desert Storm. Additional missions of the 907th squadron included resupplying Kuwait City after its liberation, redeployment of troops from Iraq to Saudi Arabia following the signing of the United Nations peace treaty, and evacuation of Shiite Muslims from southern Iraq. The men and women of the 907th Tactical Airlift Group returned to Westover Air Force Base in Massachusetts on June 14, 1991, after 141 days overseas. Other photographs in the Cuccio Collection depict camp life for U.S. soldiers, old artillery and military aircraft, Kuwaiti refugees, and Kuwait City and the surrounding areas. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL03440
Subjects: Military Ohio; Transportation; Persian Gulf War, 1991; Soldiers; Aircraft; Flags; Jeep automobiles; Military police
Places: Kuwait City (Kuwait)
 

Description: This photograph shows Rodger Cuccio with a propaganda bomblet that dropped leaflets on Iraqi soldiers urging them to surrender during the first Persian Gulf War in 1991. The bomblet is now on display at the United States Air Force Museum in Dayton, Ohio. Rodger Cuccio was a member of the 356th Tactical Airlift Squadron stationed at Rickenbacker Air Force Base near Columbus. His unit, along with four others, was attached to the 907th Tactical Airlift Group, U.S. Airforce Reserve. This squadron, made up of over 250 servicemen and women, served in the Gulf War from January to June of 1991. While in Kuwait, Cuccio’s unit flew over 2,000 sorties, hauled over 4,400 tons of cargo and moved more than 13,000 people during Operation Desert Storm. Additional missions of the 907th squadron included resupplying Kuwait City after its liberation, redeployment of troops from Iraq to Saudi Arabia following the signing of the United Nations peace treaty, and evacuation of Shiite Muslims from southern Iraq. The men and women of the 907th Tactical Airlift Group returned to Westover Air Force Base in Massachusetts on June 14, 1991, after 141 days overseas. Other photographs in the Cuccio Collection depict camp life for U.S. soldiers, old artillery and military aircraft, Kuwaiti refugees, and Kuwait City and the surrounding areas. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: Om3217_3813095_001
Subjects: Military Ohio; Persian Gulf War, 1991; Soldiers; Propaganda; Bombs; Military uniforms
Places: Columbus (Ohio); Franklin County (Ohio); Iraq
 

Description: The exterior of the Soldiers and Sailors Home in Sandusky. This building was built after the American Civil War as a place for men who had served in the military and required a place to live. Later on, men who would serve in later wars were also cared for at this location. While some men pay to stay at the home, others who live in poverty or are otherwise unable to take care of themselves are afforded housing and services free of charge. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06770
Subjects: Veterans; Civil War; Persian Gulf War, 1991; Ohio History--Military Ohio
Places: Sandusky (Ohio); Erie County (Ohio); Ohio
 

Description: The exterior of the Soldiers and Sailors Home in Sandusky, Ohio. This building was built after the American Civil War as a place for men who had served in the military and required a place to live. Later on, men who would serve in later wars were also cared for at this location. While some men pay to stay at the home, others who live in poverty or are otherwise unable to take care of themselves are afforded housing and services free of charge. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06804
Subjects: Veterans; Civil War; Persian Gulf War, 1991; Ohio History--Military Ohio
Places: Sandusky (Ohio); Erie County (Ohio); Ohio
 

Description: The exterior of the Soldiers and Sailors Home in Sandusky, Ohio. This building was built after the American Civil War as a place for men who had served in the military and required a place to live. Later on, men who would serve in later wars were also cared for at this location. While some men pay to stay at the home, others who live in poverty or are otherwise unable to take care of themselves are afforded housing and services free of charge. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL06805
Subjects: Veterans; Civil War; Persian Gulf War, 1991; Ohio History--Military Ohio
Places: Sandusky (Ohio); Erie County (Ohio); Ohio
 

Description: Photograph of burnt and torn American flags that remain mostly intact, outside of the nearly-destroyed Kuwait International Airport in Kuwait City, Kuwait, 1991. This photograph comes from the Rodger Cuccio Collection. Cuccio was a member of the 356th Tactical Airlift Squadron stationed at Rickenbacker Air Force Base near Columbus. His unit, along with four others, was attached to the 907th Tactical Airlift Group, U.S. Airforce Reserve. This squadron, made up of over 250 servicemen and women, served in the Gulf War from January to June of 1991. While in Kuwait, Cuccio’s unit flew over 2,000 sorties, hauled over 4,400 tons of cargo and moved more than 13,000 people during Operation Desert Storm. Additional missions of the 907th squadron included resupplying Kuwait City after its liberation, redeployment of troops from Iraq to Saudi Arabia following the signing of the United Nations peace treaty, and evacuation of Shiite Muslims from southern Iraq. The men and women of the 907th Tactical Airlift Group returned to Westover Air Force Base in Massachusetts on June 14, 1991, after 141 days overseas. Other photographs in the Cuccio Collection depict camp life for U.S. soldiers, old artillery and military aircraft, Kuwaiti refugees, and Kuwait City and the surrounding areas. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL03438
Subjects: Persian Gulf War, 1991; Ohio History--Military Ohio; Soldiers; Flags
Places: Kuwait City (Kuwait)