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2011-03-03 Africa North

Three Dutch marines captured during rescue in Libya

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Posted by Javiper Whavimble3831 2011-03-03 06:41|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top

#1 "During the operation the helicopter was grounded by an armed unit."

What the hell does that mean?

Posted by tu3031 2011-03-03 09:53|| 2011-03-03 09:53|| Front Page Top

#2 Half assed, poorly planned Noncombatant Evacuation Operation (NEO). Where was the security? Where was the Quick Reaction Force (QRF). Some things you simply cannot do by the "seat of your pants."

Posted by Besoeker 2011-03-03 10:05|| 2011-03-03 10:05|| Front Page Top

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