A senior U.S. defense official said that NATO 's announcement `` has not caused any change to our operations . '' NATO is assuming command of the Libya mission . The United States has been involved in a number of military operations since World War II, including Operation Desert Storm and Operation Restore Hope. At issue is whether the alliance will assume the role of protecting civilians on the ground .
NATO is assuming command of the Libya mission . The United States has been involved in a number of military operations since World War II, including Operation Desert Storm and Operation Restore Hope. At issue is whether the alliance will assume the role of protecting civilians on the ground .