A plan to free American hostages in Iran ended in disaster on April 24, 1980. The tragedy led to an overhaul of U.S. special operations. By Kyle Gunn Published Jun 17, 2025 5:24 PM EDT The history of ...
Noble objectives notwithstanding, Operation Eagle Claw was too complicated to be successful. In addition to ANZAC Day, this past April 25, 2025, also marked a significant and tragic anniversary in U.S ...
Operation Eagle Claw, a failed 1980 hostage rescue mission in Iran, was commemorated at Hurlburt Field. The mission's failure led to the creation of U.S. Special Operations Command and AFSOC. Eight ...
Hurlburt Field, Fla. (WALA) - Every year, Hurlburt Field pauses to honor Operation Eagle Claw, A mission ordered by President Jimmy Carter after 66 Americans were taken hostage in Iran on November 4th ...
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