1997 US operation to evacuate American citizens from Albania
Part of the
1997 Albanian civil unrest
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 Kosmas
Operation Libelle
Operation Alba
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
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Operation Silver Wake
Part of 1997 Albanian civil unrest
A CH-53E Super Stallion lands at the evacuation site inside the compound at the US Embassy in Tirana
Location
Albania
Planned by
United States
Executed by
United States Marine Corps 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit
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 Tirana, the capital of Albania during the civil unrest in 1997. The operation took place over 13 operational days in March 1997 and was performed by U.S. Marines from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit conducting operations from the USS Nassau Amphibious Readiness Group.[1][2][3] U.S. Marines from 1st Battalion, 8th Marines and MSSG-26 (The Support contingent of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit) secured the U.S. housing compound and held the U.S. Embassy. Approximately 900 people were evacuated by the Marines as part of the operation. Additionally, 105 Albanians were rescued March 16-17 from unsafe and overcrowded vessels.
Other U.S. Navy ships involved were USS Nashville (LPD-13) and USS Ramage (DDG-61).[1][4]
Other European countries such as Germany (Operation Libelle), Greece (Operation Cosmas), Italy and the UK also evacuated their citizens and civilians of other nations in similar missions in March.
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.[5]
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