JimBowie1958
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This is why I hate people that disrespect our flag as they also spit oin the sacrifice so many have made for our Republic with their blood and lives.
One small example of this is the battle of COP Keating in Afghanistan 2009.
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One small example of this is the battle of COP Keating in Afghanistan 2009.
Camp Keating Officers Disciplined for Attack That Killed 8 U.S. Troops
Commanders of Camp Keating are disciplined for not taking proper measures that led to deaths of eight U.S. soldiers and the wounding of 22 others in a Taliban attack.
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A military investigation of a Taliban attack last fall on a remote U.S. army outpost that left eight American soldiers dead and 22 wounded has resulted in administrative punishments for two commanders blamed for "inadequate measures taken by the chain of command."
During the day-long battle at Combat Outpost Keating last Oct. 3, the base was temporarily overrun by an estimated 300 Taliban fighters. They were eventually repelled from the small base through the actions of what the investigation's report said were the camp soldiers who "fought heroically" and counterattacks by Apache helicopters and attack jets.
"The investigation concluded that critical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance assets which had been supporting COP Keating had been diverted to assist ongoing intense combat operations in other areas," the report said.
It also said the commanders had become "desensitized" to reports of imminent large scale attacks because previous warnings had turned out to be on a much smaller scale.
"Needed force protection improvements were not made because of the imminent closure of the outpost. These factors resulted in an attractive target for enemy fighters," the report concluded.
Defense officials confirm that two senior officers who oversaw the forces at COP Keating have received administrative punishments that could impact their careers. A press release issued by the NATO military command in Afghanistan said Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the senior U.S. and NATO commander in Afghanistan, had taken "appropriate action" against the officers after reviewing the report.
US premiere of film about Battle of COP Keating and Latvian soldiers
Film about the battle of combat outpost Keating, Afghanistan, ‘The Outpost: A film about American heroism in Afghanistan’, premiers on Monday, 7 October, in Washington (USA). Battle of COP Keating (Afghanistan) was one of the bloodiest and longest Afghan war battles fought by US troops together...
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Film about the battle of combat outpost Keating, Afghanistan, ‘The Outpost: A film about American heroism in Afghanistan’, premiers on Monday, 7 October, in Washington (USA).
Battle of COP Keating (Afghanistan) was one of the bloodiest and longest Afghan war battles fought by US troops together with two Latvian soldiers.
The film celebrates the heroism of troops participating in the international operation in Afghanistan. It highlights the dedication, patriotism, professionality and commitment to international security of multi-national troops fighting in Afghanistan.
“This film carries a message not only for people in Latvia and the US. It is a geopolitical and strategic signal to the whole international community that soldiers of the strongest military alliance in the world are ready to defend freedom, justice and other international values at all times. This film is a compelling story of modern-day heroes, including two Latvian soldiers, Mārtiņš and Jānis, that everyone will appreciate. I believe that everyone who watches the film will be compelled to think about the global values and challenges of professional military service,” stressed the Defence Minister Artis Pabriks.
