The army's operation in Northern Ireland comes to an end Wednesday after nearly four decades, another symbolic milestone on the path to peace in the long-troubled province.
The military landmark, from midnight (2300 GMT) Tuesday, comes two months after self-rule was restored in Belfast following a historic power-sharing deal between former Protestant and Catholic foes.
Operation Banner, at 38 years the army's longest-ever continuous campaign, saw more than 300,000 personnel serving, over 6,000 injured and 763 killed by paramilitaries during the bleak years of terrorism and sectarian bloodshed.
Omagh By Dave Emmerson
Suspicious parked car
Fingers pointing
Children screaming
Mothers Rushing
A loud explosion
Glass flying everywhere
Buildings Collapsing
Screams of pain Fill the air
Sirens sounding
Alarms going wild
Innocent people dying
