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How many people died/injured on 9/11?

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  • 6000 injured

- 2996 deaths

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How many hijackers were there on 9/11?

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19 hijackers among four planes

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In response to what, did President Bush declare a global war on terror?

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9/11

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On 9/11 American Airlines Flight 11 crashed …

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At 8:46 into World Trade Center North Tower

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On 9/11 United Airlines Flight 175 crashed …

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At 9:03 into World Trade Center South Tower

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On 9/11 American Airlines Flight 77 crashed …

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At 9:37 into the Pentagon

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On 9/11 United Airlines Flight 93 crashed …

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At 10:03 at Shanksville, PA

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In response to 9/11 what was the operation that protected homeland from internal and external air attacks?

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Operation Noble Eagle

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In response to 9/11 President Bush demanded …

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  • The delivery of all al-Qaeda leaders
  • The release of all imprisoned foreign nationals
  • The immediate closing of all terrorist training camps
  • Hand over all terrorists and supporters to authorities
  • Allow inspectors full access to terrorist training camps`
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What operation was focused on forming and acting with an international coalition to remove Afghanistan’s Taliban government?

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Operation Enduring Freedom

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The United States sent approximately ____ aircraft to Afghanistan

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350

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Operation Enduring Freedom strikes began with …

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Air Force bombers, Navy carrier-strike aircraft, and sea-launched Tomahawk cruise missiles

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What challenged coalition forces in Afghanistan?

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  • Rugged terrain
  • Complex political relationships
  • Distance from operating bases
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Who were among the 300 Army, Navy, and Air Force special operations personnel augmenting the Afghan Northern Alliance?

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Air Force Combat Controllers

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When did coalition forces take control of Kabul, Afghanistan’s capital?

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November 2001

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In December 2001 the last major city of _____, was abandoned by the Taliban

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Kandahar

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As part of the humanitarian operations of Operation Enduring Freedom service members provided _____ to oppressed Afghan people

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2.5 million rations

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In January 2002, how many members of U.S. Special Operations Command, Pacific were deployed to the Philippines to assist the Armed Forces of the Philippines in uprooting al-Qaeda?

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1200 members

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In January 2002, 1,200 members of U.S. Special
Operations Command, Pacific were deployed to the Philippines to assist the Armed Forces of the
Philippines in uprooting …

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  • al-Qaeda
  • Jemaah Islamiyah
  • Abu Sayyaf
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In January 2002, 1,200 members of U.S. Special
Operations Command, Pacific were deployed to assist military operations against terrorist forces as well as support humanitarian operations for the Philippine island of _____, where most of the conflict was expected to take place

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Basilan

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During the operations in the Philippine island of Basilan, _____ American hostage was recovered and the Abu Sayyaf Group was reduced from ____ to ____ members

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  • One American hostage

- 800 to 100

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The humanitarian efforts during the operations in the Philippine island of Basilan …

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Created 14 schools, 7 clinics, 3 hospitals and provided medical care to over 18,000 residents

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On _____, Operation Anaconda was launched as one of the most crucial joint combat operations, designed to remove the Taliban resistance from Afghanistan.

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4 March 2002

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_____ conducted in the SHAHIKOT VALLEY, was a complex battle fought in rugged mountainous terrain under difficult conditions

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Operation Anaconda

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During Operation Anaconda on a mountaintop called Takur Ghar Navy SEAL _____ fell from an MH-47E helicopter
Navy SEAL Petty Officer First Class NEIL C ROBERTS
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One of the most intense firefights of Operation Anaconda was a 17h ordeal known to the press as the battle of Shah-I-Kot to the press but to the men who fought there called it ....
The battle of Robert's Ridge
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How many Americans died/injured during Operation Anaconda?
8 Americans died and 80 were injured
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Who was awarded the Silver Star when on 19 July 2003 he was hit three times but managed to recover his radio to call in close air support during a well-coordinated ambush?
Tech Sergeant Kevin Whalen
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In 2011, at the height of American involvement in Afghanistan, _____ service members were deployed to the country
101,000 service members
30
When did Afghan forces formally take over combat operations?
June 2013 (Afghans)
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When did the war in Afghanistan come to an end for most?
2014
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What were the total casualties during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan?
- Coalition 3,486 | - Taliban/al-Qaeda 25,500 - 40,500
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After the withdrawal of Operation Enduring Freedom in 2014, roughly _____ American Airman stayed to help stand up the Afghan Air Force
300 American Airman
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After Operation Enduring Freedom, in 2015, combat operations were under ______
Operation Freedom's Sentinel
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What was NATO's operation that continued training, advising and assisting the Afghan Air Force?
NATO's Operation Resolute Support (Afghans)
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Who took part in NATO's Operation Resolute Freedom?
- 28 NATO nations - 14 Partner nations - 11,000 American troops
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In Afghanistan on March 4 2002, who was the combat medic who stayed in his helicopters burning fuselage to treat wounded, made sure all wounded were moved to a secondary site and directed patient care to other medics before dying?
SrA Jason Cunningham
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Who did the SecAF posthumously award the AF Cross for his actions on March 4 2002?
SrA Jason Cunningham
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Whose widow posthumously accepted the MEDAL OF HONOR from President Donald Trump for his action during Operation Anaconda?
TSgt John Chapman
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Who was the first Air Force member to receive (posthumously) the MEDAL OF HONOR since the Vietnam conflict?
TSgt John Chapman
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Who was a Bronze Star w/Valor recipient that became one of the first six recipients of the COMBAT ACTION MEDAL for his actions in Afghanistan?
SMSgt Ramon Colon-Lopez
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Who was the first security forces Airman and first female to die in Operation Iraqi Freedom?
A1C Elizabeth Jacobson
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Whose honor was the AWARD FOR EXPEDITIONARY EXCELLENCE established for her actions in Operation Iraqi Freedom?
A1C Elizabeth Jacobson
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Who was awarded the SILVER STAR and AF LEADERSHIP AWARD for his actions in Afghanistan, including neutralizing the threat when and Afghan police officer opened fire into his team?
TSgt Delorean Sheridan
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More than 300,000 troops were deployed to the Gulf region to form a multinational coalition, and _______ officially began on 20 March 2003
Operation Iraqi Freedom
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The attack plan that focused on the psychological destruction of the enemy’s will to fight rather than the physical destruction of the opposing military force is called ....
Shock and awe
47
When did American commanders declared that Saddam’s regime was no longer in control of Baghdad?
9 April 2003
48
When Saddam's regime fell, who was the first on the 55 most-wanted leaders list was the first to surrender?
Iraq's science advisor
49
How long did it take for military forces to roll past Iraq's Republican Guard?
Less than a month
50
How many US AF members died in the Iraq War?
54
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On 1 September 2010, operations transitioned from Operation Iraqi Freedom to _______, signifying a FORMAL END to United States involvement in the MILITARY COMBAT OPERATIONS in Iraq
Operation NEW Dawn (Iraq)
52
As mandated under the terms of a bilateral agreement signed in 2008 by President Bush, troop withdrawal from Iraq was completed on ...
18 December 2011
53
Who was the first Airman killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom and earned seven medals, including the BRONZE STAR, during his AF career?
SSgt Scott Sather
54
On 20 March 2011, under _______, a collection of aircraft were launched to enforce United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973, centered on protecting LIBYAN citizens from further harm under Moammar Gadhafi’s regime.
Operation ODYSSEY Dawn (Libya)
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On 31 March 2011 during _____ in LIBYA, the US passed complete military command of the operation NATO and took up a supporting role for the remainder of the operation
Operation ODYSSEY Dawn (Libya)
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What operation took place after the US passed complete military control of Operation ODYSSEY Dawn in LIBYA over to NATO?
Operation Unified Protector (Libya)

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