Military operation

Operation Sharp Edge

1990 – 1991 · 6.31° N, 10.80° W

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When
1990 – 1991
Kind
Military operation
Coordinates
6.31° N, 10.80° W
Description
1990–91 US evacuation effort from Liberia
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Operation Sharp Edge

1990–91 US evacuation effort from Liberia

Operation Sharp Edge was a non-combatant evacuation operation carried out by the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and 26th MEU of the United States Marine Corps in Liberia in 1990 and 1991. The MEUs were supported by Amphibious Squadron Four composed of USS Whidbey Island, USS Saipan, USS Ponce, USS Sumter, USS Barnstable County, USS Peterson, and Fleet Surgical Team TWO.

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