in an office two blocks from the U.S. Embassy.
The Marines had to escort them through fierce
firefights between the rival factions. Once all
evacuees were safely aboard, the ships steamed
back to the North Arabian Sea to rejoin DESERT
SHIELD.

     Marines and sailors have been perfect-
ing non-combatant evacuation operations for
many years.  Since 1980, naval forces have
responded to more than 50 international and
regional crises. The capability to mount such
operations - even while simultaneously re-
sponding to a major crisis elsewhere - is vital
to protecting American interests and citizens
around the globe.


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