Rescue Leader Reflects on Iran Mission and Hostages Return
Col. Charlie Beckwith, who led the aborted Iran rescue, says he regrets the mission's failure but is glad the hostages are home. He credits the eight who died and the hostages for the outcome and supports President Carter, calling the others around him at fault but not the president. He cites helicopter shortages and an accidental crash as factors and notes his new staff role with the Joint Special Operations Command.
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Anti-Terrorist Training Expands Under Reagan
The Pentagon expands anti-terrorist training and planning after the Iran rescue mission failings. A new joint task force unites all services under single command with an oversight group to review plans and operations. Defense officials say readiness faulted by air crew mechanical problems and control confusion.
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Home Folks Turn Out To Welcome Home The 52
Freed hostages return to their communities amid celebrations from Pueblo Colorado to Falls Church Virginia and Krakow Missouri. Gary Lee, Rodney Sickmann and Michael Metrinko share thanks and simple desires for peace, meals, and home life after captivity. The crowds cheer as families greet loved ones and veterans recount relief and gratitude.
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