Senior Airman Joseph Mongarella, a loadmaster with the 737th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, waits for engines to start during aircraft preparations just before takeoff for Kuwait's 50/20 celebration parade Feb. 26. The parade commemorated Kuwait's 50th anniversary of its independence and 20th anniversary of its liberation which happened as a result of Operation Desert Storm. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cynthia Spalding) Photo essay: 386th AEW participates in Kuwait 50/20 celebration 2/28/2011 - SOUTHWEST ASIA -- February marks major milestones for one of the Unites States' allies, the nation of Kuwait. Throughout the entire month, the people of Kuwait have been celebrating the 50th anniversary of their independence from Great Britain as well as 20 years of liberation from Iraq. The 50/20 celebration, which Kuwait has designated as their "Golden Jubilee," culminated this week with a number of large celebrations in which the members of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing proudly participated. To see more photos, check out the slideshow.