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The two Delta guys from the Benghazi attacks
October 04, 2023, 07:09 PM
jljonesThe two Delta guys from the Benghazi attacks
Turns out Delta’s ranks are broader than just the Army. Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Tate Jolly was awarded the Navy Cross for heroism under fire during the rescue.
https://www.military.com/daily...ss-benghazi.html/ampOctober 04, 2023, 07:35 PM
navyshooterI knew they recruited from all the other services but I thought you had to switch over to the Army if you made the cut.
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October 04, 2023, 08:03 PM
RogueJSKquote:
Originally posted by navyshooter:
I knew they recruited from all the other services but I thought you had to switch over to the Army if you made the cut.
Perhaps he was an attachment/augmentee?
October 04, 2023, 08:15 PM
92fstechI'm glad to hear this...fantastic news and well-deserved. I just listened to Shawn Ryan's interview with Mark Geist a week ago. The way those guys got hung out by our government will make your blood boil...but their courage and immediate jump to action against overwhelming odds is incredibly inspiring.
October 04, 2023, 08:46 PM
jljonesquote:
Originally posted by RogueJSK:
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Originally posted by navyshooter:
I knew they recruited from all the other services but I thought you had to switch over to the Army if you made the cut.
Perhaps he was an attachment/augmentee?
I had heard a couple of years ago that he was an actual member of B Squadron. This was the first I’ve seen that confirms he was a Marine.
October 04, 2023, 09:16 PM
Rey HRHquote:
Originally posted by stickman428:
"There was a lot of shooting, a lot of indirect fire and explosions," the source with knowledge of the response said. "It was just guys being really aggressive and doing a good job at making it seem like their element was bigger than it was, like they were less hurt than they were."
Those men have brass balls. I would have taken myself out of the fight with a paper cut on a finger.
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October 04, 2023, 10:09 PM
corsairquote:
Originally posted by jljones:
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Originally posted by RogueJSK:
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Originally posted by navyshooter:
I knew they recruited from all the other services but I thought you had to switch over to the Army if you made the cut.
Perhaps he was an attachment/augmentee?
I had heard a couple of years ago that he was an actual member of B Squadron. This was the first I’ve seen that confirms he was a Marine.
Not unusual for non-Army guys to find a home with CAG, particularly with Marines, as the Corps culture has a tendency to stifle and restrict high-performers. Not unusual to find Marines lateraling over to other SOF units, that may have slowed down with the establishment of MARSOC but, this also depends on how open the funding tap is.
October 05, 2023, 03:16 AM
CQB60Informative read. Ty
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October 05, 2023, 05:36 AM
ftttuI’ve watched endless amount of shows and videos on our military over the years, and most were related to top tier operators. I haven’t had the military channel for several years, but i seem to remember these units will integrate other services which have special skills. Most notably, the Air Force guys, who at this time if the morning, i cant remember what they’re called. They aren’t the PJs, but are tip tier guys who can fit in with any of the other branches tops.
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October 05, 2023, 09:27 AM
corsairquote:
Originally posted by ftttu:
Most notably, the Air Force guys, who at this time if the morning, i cant remember what they’re called. They aren’t the PJs, but are
tip tier guys who can fit in with any of the other branches tops.
You're probably thinking of Combat Controller Teams. They're amongst a collection of specialists (incl PJ's) in the Special Tactics Squadrons who are attached to other units (usually SOF units) to augment and support their operations. They coordinate all the air assets, fire control and communications for that unit's operation. Much of the USAF's awards for valor over the last 20-years, came from this community.
October 05, 2023, 09:31 AM
KSGMIIRC, in another Shawn Ryan interview, a former Delta guy said that the Marine Corps is the only branch that reserves the right to pull their man back to their branch.