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36 Years ago TODAY!

Today is the 30th Anniv of "Operation Urgent Fury(Grenada)" this operation and it's aftermath lead DIRECTLY to "Goldwater/Nicols(1986)" and "Jointness".

Marine hero leaves legacy of determination, retires after more than 30 years service Submitted by: Marine Forces Pacific Story Identification #: 200631203014 Story by Lance Cpl. Ethan Hoaldridge U.S. MARINE CORPS FORCES, PACIFIC, CAMP H. M. SMITH, Hawaii (March 1, 2006) -- Grenada, 1983--Helicopters being shot down, men sacrificing their lives for their fellow warriors, American medical students being rescued and a Silver Star are all elements of a story that echoes of heroism and inspires greatness. Col. Timothy B. Howard, a veteran of this encounter, retired in a ceremony at the Pacific War Memorial at Marine Corps Base Hawaii,...

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