The hidden cost of America’s forever war: Young love lost Jessica Donati January 21 Excerpt from “Eagle Down: The Last Special Forces Fighting the Forever War” by Jessica Donati.
The U.S. has come to rely on Special Operations to fight the nation’s wars. Because their operations are kept secret, America has forgotten the cost of losing its soldiers. Matthew Roland was an Air Force captain with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron at Camp Antonik, a tiny camp that was all that remained of the U.S. footprint in Helmand. He had extended his tour in the southern province to help a new team of Green Berets settle into their new home.
A Session Of Ups & Downs (2019-20): The NITR Rewind v2.0
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A remarkable academic year comes to an unexpected close. While the spring end-semester stands cancelled owing to an unprecedented pandemic, the entire fraternity of NIT Rourkela has seen a roller coaster of an academic year. From a revamped Soapbox to a glorious Innovision, from bidding adieus to welcoming renowned personnel to its haven, NIT Rourkela had it all. This year also saw the inception of multi-faceted clubs while prominent events and tournaments had a successful show. So, brace up with Team MM as we unfold before you yet another bygone year.
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ON Saturday, October 31, 2020, news came that the United States of America had successfully carried out a military operation in Nigeria, rescuing and flying home an American citizen.
The mission was carried out by the US Navy’s elite SEAL Team 6 which was conveyed to the action spot by the US Air Force Special Operations. The lucky victim, Philipe Nathan Walton, was abducted from his farm in Massalata village in Southern Niger Republic by six men armed with AK-47 guns and taken to Northern Nigeria where the rescue took place.