Operation Deliberate Forge

Forces from the United States European Command participate in, and directly support, Operation Deliberate Forge, the NATO air operation in support of SFOR operations in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Aircraft supporting Operation Deliberate Forge are provided by several NATO nations and operate from various countries in the region and from aircraft carriers at sea. 20 June 1998 marked the transition from the NATO-led Stabilization Force (SFOR) to a slightly smaller force. Simultaneously, Operation Deliberate Guard terminated and Operation Deliberate Forge commenced.