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Warrant Officer 1 Shawn Thomas, of 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group

Thomas and members of his unit are part of a contingent of soldiers, both civil affairs and Special Forces, deployed to central Africa to train local troops and support the local population in countering the spread of terrorist groups.

Some actually see a greater calling and purpose.

7 posted on 02/17/2017 7:39:45 AM PST by saywhatagain
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To: saywhatagain
Warrant Officer 1 Shawn Thomas, of 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group

The Oklahoma native deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan a combined seven times, according to his bio. His awards and decorations include two Bronze Stars, four Good Conduct Medals and various decorations for service abroad.

9 posted on 02/17/2017 7:45:29 AM PST by saywhatagain
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To: saywhatagain

The United States has not won a war in a very long time. Without winning, what is the point?

Hopefully, Trump may change some things. But we have a very long way to go.


17 posted on 02/17/2017 8:53:00 AM PST by onedoug
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