My first Special Forces BN has the purpose of responding to this type of event specifically, in this AO- it’s their purpose for being.
They train to respond to this exact type of event constantly.
I was just out of the Army when it..
But it really made (and still makes) my blood boil knowing they were kept from doing their job.
A unit who has a schedule to ALWAYS have people ready to respond to these events is strangely not available to do their job on this day of...
Not likely.
One day I will find out who kept those men from responding to this and tell the tale. It will likely be the only other time I write non-fiction again.
But Americans need to know who kept brave men from doing their job to save Americans.
BTW - I personally
And plenty others within a plane or helo ride to respond.
Anyone who tells you there was no way to rescue them is blatantly lying to you.