The Croatian War of Independence was fought from 1991 to 1995 between Croat forces loyal to the Government of Croatia—which had declared independence from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia —and the Serb-controlled Yugoslav People's Army and local Serb forces, with the JNA ending its combat operations in Croatia by 1992.

UNPROFOR was created by UN Security Council 1992 during the Croatian War of Independence. The initial mandate of UNPROFOR was to ensure conditions for peace talks, and security.

We honor the men and women who bravely served for peace and stability in this conflict.