After the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait the base was mobilized to support Desert Shield.

"First we were in Desert Shield," an officer said after making it plain that he did not want to be identified.

"And you've got a wild card in the cost of Desert Shield."

My brother was here for Desert Shield.

Early fears about the allies' Desert Shield have proved unfounded.

Our attention has been diverted by all the activity surrounding Desert Shield.

But the logistical and morale problems are self-inflicted, and would be eased by a return to the smaller scale of Desert Shield.

I never saw them before Desert Shield.

With two sons in the armed services, it became a daily topic, especially when "Tom went over for Desert Shield," she said.

At the end of one year the implementations was completed, and he volunteered to serve in Desert Shield.