Base honors fallen Operation Eagle Claw crew

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HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. --  Airmen, civilians and retirees gathered at the base chapel at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 24 for the 32nd anniversary memorial service of Operation Eagle Claw .

Operation Eagle Claw, conducted April 24, 1980 was a complex mission to rescue 52 U.S. citizens held hostage in the U.S. embassy in Iran. Tragically, the attempt ended in the death of eight service members, including five from Hurlburt Field's 1st Special Operations Wing, who were caught in an explosion at one of the rally points before ever reaching the embassy.

Photos by Senior Airman John Bainter