Jake Tapper

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10/3/2024, 6:06:59 PM
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Another one of those 3 was SGT Christopher Griffin. He also didn't survive the mission.
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One of those 3 was SGT Joshua Hardt, 24. The last anyone heard of Hardt he was on the radio saying the Taliban had a gun pointed right at him.
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Continuing thread ....

5 soldiers were trapped in a truck during this intense fight.

3 volunteered to go rescue them.
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Fifteen years ago today, October 3, was the Battle of COP Keating, the deadliest day for the U.S. in Afghanistan in 2009.

It starts with an outpost built in Nuristan in 2006 at the bottom of three steep mountains.
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The statement is part of a public discourse about the Battle of COP Keating, highlighting the bravery and sacrifice of soldiers involved. It aims to honor their memory and inform the public about the events that transpired.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement respects the memory of the soldiers and does not use harmful language. [+2]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    It promotes understanding and empathy by sharing the soldiers' experiences and sacrifices. [+2]
  3. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    It uses the platform to honor the soldiers and inform the public about a significant historical event. [+2]