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SF in Tripoli "not told to stand down'
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Associated Press, Published: June 12
WASHINGTON — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Wednesday that four members of Army special forces in Tripoli were never told to stand down after last year’s deadly assault on the U.S. diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, disputing a former top diplomat’s claim that the unit might have helped Americans under siege.
Army Gen. Martin Dempsey said timing and the need for the unit to help with casualties from Benghazi resulted in orders for the special forces to remain in Tripoli. Four Americans, including U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens, died in two separate attacks several hours apart on the night of Sept. 11.
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Grrrrr.
Was in my Early Bird; here's the Washington Post link.
Edited to add: CJCS opening his mouth about much of anything these days is bad for the digestion. Another area where the trust-ship has sailed.
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Last edited by Badger52; 06-13-2013 at 05:57.
Reason: Full disclosure
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