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Post by Swampy on Oct 3, 2013 20:27:52 GMT -5
Twenty years ago, today, our soldiers went into Mogadishu, and many didn't come back. We suffered setbacks, and we must never forget the lessons of fighting this new kind of war.
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Post by Sir John on Oct 3, 2013 20:32:52 GMT -5
Yet another lesson for America's enemies, kill a bunch of US soldiers, send them home in flag draped coffins, and they will retreat.
SJ
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Post by jerryfmcompushaft on Oct 3, 2013 22:48:10 GMT -5
I had the honor of attending a ceremony today dedicating a memorial at the grave of SFC Randal Shughart (MOH recipient for his actions in 1993). There were 500-800 in attendance, including more General officers collected in one place than I have ever seen before. One of whom was Retired General Cody, Vice Chief of Staff of the US Army who performed a fly over in his personal helicopter. A number of great speeches, a 21 gun salute and playing of taps. Very impressive ceremony honoring the memory of a brave soldier, born in the little town of Newville, PA. The whole thing, including the grave marker displaying the citation was financed by private contributions collected by the local chapter of the Special Forces Association. Much was discussed about the creed of never leaving a fellow soldier behind, and the personal association that develops between those who have seen combat. Very moving ceremony...
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Post by Swampy on Oct 4, 2013 0:02:29 GMT -5
Never leave a fellow soldier behind - that's is truly a warrior's creed.
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Post by hornet32 on Oct 4, 2013 9:40:38 GMT -5
The word is never , a word and phrase that I have mentioned in this forum many times , you never leave a comrade behind , never .
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Post by jerryfmcompushaft on Oct 4, 2013 9:43:30 GMT -5
Which makes one wonder - What happened in Benghazi?
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Post by Swampy on Oct 4, 2013 9:48:34 GMT -5
Which makes one wonder - What happened in Benghazi? Those responsible didn't respect the warriors' creed.
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Post by hornet32 on Oct 4, 2013 9:52:27 GMT -5
I honestly believe that our military could take the blame for Benghazi as well as anyone else , had the military taken some kind of action it might have ruin a few careers but I doubt it .
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Post by griffin on Oct 5, 2013 16:52:28 GMT -5
Jerry, thanks for the post.
Paul
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