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Pentagon report blames chain of command for Beirut barracks bombing
A five member commission led by Adm. Long faults the entire operational military chain for the Oct 23 Marine barracks blast that killed 241 US service members. It singles out Lt Col Howard Gerlach and Col Timothy Geraghty for responsibility over housing 350 in one building and altering security procedures. The panel says no disciplinary action is warranted for others and cites endangerment from lax security.
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