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Continuing thread ....

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

3 volunteered to go rescue them.
10/4/2024, 3:34:11 PM
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Sgt. Michael Scusa, with the "Bastards" platoon, ran out to re-supply Red Platoon, which was on guard duty, and was immediately killed.
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Sgt Joshua Kirk, "Combat Kirk," considered the bravest f the brave, ran to return fire and was also killed.
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PFC Kevin Thomson, in the mortar pit, ran out to defend the case with his M240 machine gun and was killed immediately.
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It ends with a complex attack by insurgents at 6 am resulting in the deaths of 8 US soldiers and two Medals of Honor for the same battle -- the first time such an honor was bestowed on two living veterans since the Vietnam War.
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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 and images are part of a public discourse about the Battle of COP Keating, highlighting the bravery and sacrifice of U.S. soldiers. The tone is respectful and commemorative, aiming to honor the fallen soldiers and inform the public about the events of that day.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement honors the soldiers' bravery, aligning with the principle of doing no harm. [+2]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    It respects the dignity of the soldiers and their families by commemorating their sacrifice. [+2]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding and empathy by sharing the soldiers' stories and sacrifices. [+2]