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OEF/OIF

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Created: January 22, 2009

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Definition: An acronym that refers to the conflicts in Afganistan and Iraq. Specifically, OEF/OIF refers to "Operation Enduring Freedom" and "Operation Iraqi Freedom."
Also Known As: Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom, OIF/OEF
Examples: OEF/OIF veterans have been found to exhibit high rates of posttraumatic stress disorder.
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