What is the difference between OIF and OEF?
“OEF” stands for “Operation Enduring Freedom” while “OIF” stands for “Operation Iraqi Freedom.” OEF was named for Afghanistan while OIF was named for Iraq. OEF was named for Afghanistan in the fight against terrorism particularly the Al-Qaeda group lead by Osama bin Laden who is dead right now.
What year was OEF?
October 7, 2001 – December 31, 2014
Operation Enduring Freedom/Periods
What war was in 1997?
1990–2005
| Start | Finish | Name of Conflict |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 1997 | First Congo War |
| 1997 | 1997 | Albanian Rebellion of 1997 |
| 1997 | 1999 | Republic of the Congo Civil War (1997–1999) |
What does OEF OIF Ond?
Program Description Veterans who served in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn (OEF/OIF/OND) are eligible for enhanced VA health care for five years after discharge.
How long did OEF last?
Operation Enduring Freedom
| Date | 7 October 2001 – 28 December 2014 (13 years, 2 months and 3 weeks) |
|---|---|
| Location | Afghanistan, Philippines, Somalia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Sahara Desert |
| Status | Operation completed Osama bin Laden killed OEF-A concluded, succeeded by Operation Freedom’s Sentinel |
When did Iraq war end?
March 20, 2003 – December 15, 2011
Iraq War/Periods
No weapons of mass destruction were found in Iraq. The U.S. declared an end to the war in Iraq on December 15, 2011, nearly ten years after the fighting began.
When did Vietnam war end?
April 30, 1975
Vietnam War/End dates
Having rebuilt their forces and upgraded their logistics system, North Vietnamese forces triggered a major offensive in the Central Highlands in March 1975. On April 30, 1975, NVA tanks rolled through the gate of the Presidential Palace in Saigon, effectively ending the war.