Operation Silver Wake

Operation Silver Wake was a non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) led by the United States to evacuate American citizens, noncombatants and designated third country nationals from Albania in March 1997. The operation was performed by U.S. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducting operations from the USS Nassau Amphibious Readiness Group.[1] U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 8th Marines secured the U.S. housing compound and held the U.S. Embassy. Over 900 personnel were evacuated during the course of the operation.[2]

A CH-53E Super Stallion lands at the evacuation site inside the compound at the US Embassy in Tirana, Albania

Albanian Civil War
Part of the
Fighting groups
Forum for Democracy Salvation Committees Government of National Reconciliation Operation Alba
Gangs of 1997
Gang of Çole Gang of Gaxhai Gang of Pusi i Mezinit
Massacres in 1997
Massacre of 28 February 1997 Massacre of Cërrik Massacre of Ura Vajgurore
Tragedies of 1997
Otranto Tragedy Qafë Shtama Tragedy
Treasury thefts
Krraba Stealing Stealing of Northern State Treasury
Rescue missions
Operation Silver Wake Operation Libelle Operation Kosmas
UN Resolutions
Resolution 1101 Resolution 1114
Important events
Opening of the depots Desertion of 4 March 1997 1997 Albanian parliamentary election 1997 Albanian monarchy referendum
See also
Pyramid schemes in Albania Role of the media in the Albanian Civil War

Some of the awards presented to participating units included the Meritorious Unit Commendation, Joint Meritorious Unit Award and the Humanitarian Service Medal. Selected Marines were also awarded the Combat Action Ribbon.[3]

See also

References

"U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE > Photos > Photo Gallery". www.defense.gov. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
"USIA - Transcript: DOD Briefing on Evacuations from Albania, 97-03-14". www.hri.org. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
Awards for Past Operations

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