Eagle Claw 36th Anniversary

Col. Sean Farrell, the commander of the 1st Special Operations Wing, provides remarks during a ceremony for the 36th anniversary of Operation Eagle Claw at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 25, 2016. Operation Eagle Claw, conducted April 24, 1980, was a joint-services mission to rescue Americans who were being held hostage by a mob in Tehran, Iran, since Nov. 4, 1979. Tragically, the attempt ended in the death of eight service members, including five Air Commandos from the 1st Special Operations Wing, 8th Special Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Kai White)

PHOTO BY: Airman 1st Class Kai White

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