to eliminate the al-Qaeda fighters and seize key terrain in the mountainous Paktia Province. Part of that key terrain was the Shahikot Valley where an estimated two hundred enemy fighters had dug in and created an enemy stronghold. A contingent of special operations forces was assembled and given the task of establishing observation posts and reinforcing friendly Afghan fighters in preparation to seize Objective Remington‚ the valley floor nicknamed The Whale. Upon arrival at the landing zone where
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for sea‚ air‚ and land which is the work place for Navy SEALs. They are the worlds best maritime special operators. SEAL Team Six is the group that killed Osama Bin Laden. Mark Owen was a member of SEAL Team Six and was on the raid that killed Osama Bin Laden and many other less known missions. In the autobiography No Easy Day‚ Mark takes us into the world and life of America’s most elite special operations soldier. This book portrays his life story and sheds light into the secretive world of
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OPERATION RED WING USAACE NCOA SSG Tomas R. Montanez 15ZSLC 17-003 SFC Maradol The willingness to place yourself in harm’s way is a selfless act that is unknown to the commoner‚ but is gallantly accepted by the brave men and women that serve in the armed forces‚ which make this country free. A great leader also possesses core values‚ centered on morals and ethics; some instilled by the military‚ but most from the inner most character that makes a man who he “is”. The heavy-laden leaders
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Multiple Generals have served during war across this nation’s great history; however‚ only a select few have left a legacy of leadership that will be remembered throughout generations of future warfare‚ Stanley McChrystal is such a leader. He is most remembered for his tenure as the commander of JSOC and utilizing the command to its maximum potential during OEF and OIF. Two of his major achievements during command include the capture of Sadam Huessein and the operation which lead to the death of
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Operation Enduring Freedom Thesis: Operation Enduring Freedom began on October 7‚ 2001 and is still in effect today. I. Introduction A. Tragedy of 9/11 B. Response of the U.S. II. Factions A. NATO B. Northern Alliance C. Taliban III. Different Approaches A. Equipment B. Tactics C. Training IV. The Beginning A. Afghanistan and Iraq B. Philippines V. Conclusion A. Casualties
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of the United States Joint Special Operation Command (JSOC) from 2003 to 2008 when they were engaged in the fight against Al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI). This period marked a sea change in how American Special Operations Forces conducted operations and it was McChrystals leadership that changed Transformational Leadership When examining McChrystal’s leadership style and characteristics ‚a worthy period for inclusion is his appointment as Commanding General of Joint Special Operations Command. His leadership
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This information is available at the DHS website‚ www.ready.gov. The Eagle Eyes program is an anti-terrorism initiative that enlists the eyes and ears of Air Force members and citizens in the war on terror. The program reveals some typical activities in which terrorists engage to plan their attacks. How You Can Help Anti-Terrorism Efforts in the Northern District of Georgia Preventing terrorist acts requires all of us to be both diligent and proactive in identifying suspected terrorists.
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characteristics that inspire mankind and make ordinary people venerate and strive to achieve highest levels of personal greatness. Heroes have been there in all cultures and in all times since the beginning of time. They emerge in all sorts of activities such as sports‚ war‚ religion music‚ literature‚ dancing‚ drawing etc. All cultures in the world have heroes and they need heroes to defeat the villain. They exist because people sometimes need something to believe in and motivate them to stand
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from being a Seal. Dick Couch Said‚ “That Nothing can keep you from staying away from the Seals”. Couch went 3 more years and on 15 missions in all and killing 35 terrorists allof whom were in the top 100. Couch was awarded with ten different special badges‚ one being the deadliest Seal in the world. That was in the 80’s‚ only 4 people since then have received that award. 2 years after they received these two more of his seal team members died later of cancer. So it was him and his best friend
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Viet Cong referred to them as "the men with green faces‚" due to the face paint they wore during combat missions. The United States Navy SEa‚ Air and Land Forces‚ commonly known as the Navy SEALs‚ are the Special Operations Forces of the United States Navy‚ employed in direct action and special reconnaissance operations. SEALs‚ also capable of employing unconventional warfare‚ foreign internal defense‚ and counter-terrorism missions are the most elite military force recognized worldwide. The U
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