5000 days at war this century
5,000 days of war: Any time, anywhere, all the time
By Airman Kai White and Airman First Class Ryan Conroy, 1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs, 24th Special Operations Wing / Published June 26, 2015
Hurlburt Field, Fla --
It’s been 5,000 days of struggle, rugged landscapes, blood and sweat.
It’s been 5,000 days of exhaustion, injuries, and long separations from family, friends and home.
On June 27, the 17th Special Tactics Squadron will mark 5,000 days of unremitting war.
Their 5,000-day epoch began in October 2001, one month after the terror attacks on 9/11, when the 17th STS deployed to Southwest Asia with the U.S. Army Rangers. Since then, the squadron has been continuously deployed for almost 14 years in support of operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom
“I’ve seen an extreme dedication to the mission,” said Chief Master Sgt. Troy Lundquist, 17th STS Senior Enlisted Manager. “Our focus has constantly been downrange and working to accomplish the mission to the best of our ability.”
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This forever war has to end. For everyone's sake.
