JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Washington- A bell is rung while names are read aloud in honor of the 47 Soldiers with 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) and 20 Soldiers with the Canadian Special Operations Regiment who have lost their lives in service of their nation since September 11th during the Menton Week Opening Ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McCord, Wash., Dec. 9.
Menton Week is the annual commemoration of the First Special Service Force's deactivation and honors the ongoing legacy of 1st SFG (A) and the Canadian Special Operations Regiment as premier special operation professionals and partners. Throughout Menton week Soldiers of 1st SFG (A) and their partners and allies from various countries participate in rigorous competition to showcase their skills on the battlefield. These events include swimming, running, land navigation, marksmanship and an Army combatives tournament.
Date Taken: | 12.09.2019 |
Date Posted: | 12.09.2019 20:51 |
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VIRIN: | 191209-A-YT230-007 |
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Location: | JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WASHINGTON, US |
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