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Operation Irene VI

2008 marks the 15th anniversary of the Somalia mission portrayed by the hit movie Black Hawk Down. Since 2003 men and women of Operation IRENE traveled from all over the United States to pay tribute to American soldiers who lost their lives in Somalia in 1993.

A special commemorative service will be held at the chapel at Muscatutuck Urban Training Center on Friday, Sept. 26, 2008 to kick off OP IRENE VI.

No matter which side you play on, you're keeping the memories of the mission alive. In honor of US soldiers, retired Green Beret legend Col. Paul Longgrear has graciously agreed to lead the 'Freedom Fighter' side...great OpFor exemplifies great GIs...