First Gulf War, 1991.
The Military force was called Coalition Forces
The people involved in the war in Iraq are the US, Iraq and the UK.
The only war Obama has been involved in his the current Iraq war as the Commander in Chief (President). He does not have any past military experience.
Michael Eisenstadt has written: 'Iranian military power' -- subject(s): Foreign relations, State-sponsored terrorism, Defenses 'The sword of the Arabs' -- subject(s): Military policy, Defenses, Weapons systems, Armed Forces, Strategic forces 'Iraq and after' -- subject(s): Weapons of mass destruction, Iraq War, 2003-, Iraq War, 2003-2011
It was not related. We are not taking over Iraq and stealing its oil, the "war" is not actually a war, it is a joint military effort between the US military and the military of Iraq against Islamic radicals.
Because it was invaded by the coalition forces.
The primary antagonists of the Gulf War were Iraq under the leadership of Saddam Hussein and the coalition forces led by the United States. Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990, prompting the coalition forces to launch a military campaign to liberate Kuwait and drive Iraqi forces out of the country.
The CIB is a US Army badge. Only US Naval Forces were involved during the Iran-Iraq War of 1980-1988.
Frank Ledwidge has written: 'Losing small wars' -- subject(s): Management, Military policy, Campaigns, Strategic culture, British Participation, Afghan War, 2001-, Iraq War, 2003-, Armed Forces, Iraq War, 2003-2011
Both involved Saddam H. & Iraq.
As of December 10, 2008, at least 4,209 members of the US military have died in the Iraq war.