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2 decorated French soldiers killed in rescue mission that saved American in Africa
Posted on 5/10/19 at 10:19 am
Posted on 5/10/19 at 10:19 am
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An American citizen is among a group of four hostages who have been freed in western Africa following a French special forces military operation, the Elysee announced Friday. France said the hostages were rescued Thursday night following a battle in Burkina Faso that left two of its soldiers dead.
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They were identified as petty officers Cédric de Pierrepont and Alain Bertoncello. A Facebook post by the French Navy added that both men received numerous awards and recognitions throughout their military careers, such as the Gold Level of the National Defense Medal.
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Posted on 5/10/19 at 10:21 am to RedRifle
Posted on 5/10/19 at 10:24 am to RedRifle
Vive la France !
Posted on 5/10/19 at 10:27 am to RedRifle
The ultimate sacrifice, brave men!
This post was edited on 5/10/19 at 10:29 am
Posted on 5/10/19 at 10:52 am to RedRifle
Congrats to the OT for making it 3 posts with no surrender monkey jokes.
Posted on 5/10/19 at 10:58 am to RedRifle
What were the Americans doing there? If they were tourists or do-gooders then their lives weren't worth the lives of these brave gentlemen.
This post was edited on 5/10/19 at 11:00 am
Posted on 5/10/19 at 11:02 am to RedRifle
Posted on 5/10/19 at 11:06 am to RedRifle
RIP. You've made the world a better placePosted on 5/10/19 at 11:08 am to RedRifle
Real hero's. 
Posted on 5/10/19 at 11:09 am to Strannix
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What were the Americans doing there? If they were tourists or do-gooders then their lives weren't worth the lives of these brave gentlemen.
"I have no idea what the story is and refuse to read because im in a rush to make an unnecessary hot take that no one asked for"
Posted on 5/10/19 at 11:21 am to RedRifle
RIP, Heroes
Posted on 5/10/19 at 11:35 am to RedRifle
I was told by this board that the French are a bunch of surrender monkies
Posted on 5/10/19 at 11:37 am to 14&Counting
Ask anyone who has worked with their guys. Their soldiers are first rate fighters. Their politicians not so much.
Posted on 5/10/19 at 11:53 am to RedRifle
Posted on 5/10/19 at 12:24 pm to RedRifle
Merci!
Posted on 5/10/19 at 12:42 pm to RedRifle
The French have some of the bravest and most courageous military history. Glad they are an ally. RIP gentlemen!
This post was edited on 5/10/19 at 12:43 pm
Posted on 5/10/19 at 1:20 pm to RedRifle
Posted on 5/10/19 at 1:34 pm to 14&Counting
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I was told by this board that the French are a bunch of surrender monkies
Apparently there are a few toxic, Conservative, MFGA types left in France....
Posted on 5/10/19 at 1:42 pm to jbgleason
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Ask anyone who has worked with their guys. Their soldiers are first rate fighters. Their politicians not so much.
Sounds familiar.
Posted on 5/10/19 at 2:04 pm to RedRifle
Four hostages were rescued. The two identified by the Daily mail were both male French music teachers on vacation. The other two weren't identified.
Looking at the location of Burkino Fasso on the map of Africa, it's near where the girls were kidnapped who Michelle Obama swore never to forget.
Looking at the location of Burkino Fasso on the map of Africa, it's near where the girls were kidnapped who Michelle Obama swore never to forget.
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