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WASHINGTON (Courtesy of the Army News Service, June 1, 2011) - An Army Ranger who lost his right hand and suffered shrapnel wounds after throwing an armed grenade away from his fellow Soldiers will be the second living Medal of Honor Recipient from the...
RELEASE NUMBER: 100322-01 DATE POSTED: MARCH 22, 2010 PRESS RELEASE: Army Ranger died from wounds received in combat U.S. Army Special Operations Command Public Affairs Office FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, March 22, 2010) — An Army Ranger...
On this day in 1981 just minutes after Ronald Reagan's inauguration as the 40th president of the United States, the 52 U.S. captives held at the U.S. embassy in Teheran, Iran, were released, ending their 444-day struggle in captivity. The Iran Hostage...
The FBI said today that they are announcing the addition of two individuals to our Most Wanted Terrorists list, along with substantial rewards for information leading to their capture. Fahd Mohammed Ahmed al-Quso is sought for his role in the October...
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, Nov 24, 2009) — A U.S. Army Special Forces National Guard Soldier was killed Nov. 23 as a result of an improvised explosive device strike to his all-terrain vehicle, while conducting a combat patrol in the vicinity...
RELEASE NUMBER: 091029-03 DATE POSTED: OCTOBER 29, 2009 PRESS RELEASE: USASOC Soldiers killed in Helicopter Crash U.S. Army Special Operations Command Public Affairs Office FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, Oct. 29, 2009) — Seven U.S. Army Special...
RELEASE NUMBER: 090720-01 DATE POSTED: JULY 20, 2009 PRESS RELEASE: Army Ranger killed in action U.S. Army Special Operations Command Public Affairs Office FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, July 20, 2009) — An Army Ranger died July 18 from...
By Benjamin Abel USAJFKSWCS Public Affairs Office FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, July 16, 2009) - “Pete, you are at the apex of your career. Jackie is our future.” The Pete addressed by Brig. Gen. Bennet Sacolick, the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy...
RELEASE NUMBER: 090424-01 DATE POSTED: APRIL 24, 2009 Missing Special Forces Soldier awarded the Distinguished Service Cross 42 years after last seen in Vietnam FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (USASOC News Service, April 24, 2009) - The history of the U.S. Army Special...
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, April 9, 2009) - Green Berets, past and present, took time Apr. 9 to celebrate the 22nd anniversary of the establishment of Special Forces as a basic branch of the Army. The commanders of the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy...