Operation Noble Eagle and Enduring Freedom Flashcards
On 11 Sept 2001, how many acts of violence and at how many locations left thousands dead and thousands more grieving, and our nation wondering what would happen next?
Four acts. 3 locations (NYC, PA, DC)
What operation was a quick response to the terrorists attacks on 11 Sept 2001, American fighter aircraft conducted combat air patrols in the skies of America?
Operation Noble Eagle
What command continued to monitor American airspace in support of Operation Noble Eagle?
North American Aerospace Defense Command
Who supplied more than 80 percent of the pilots flying Noble Eagle missions?
Air Nation Guard
How many AFR, ANG, and active duty members deployed to support Operation Noble Eagle?
More than 11,000
What operation would take the fight to the nation’s enemies overseas, most notably Afghanistan where the US focus was twofold: provide humanitarian airlift to the oppressed people in Afghanistan, and conduct military action to root out terrorists and their supporters?
Enduring Freedom
Which three countries began a sustained campaign against terrorist targets in Afghanistan?
US, British, and French
What major town was the last town that the Taliban abandoned under its control in Dec 2001?
Kandahar
How many humanitarian rations did the Air Force drop in Afghanistan?
Nearly 2.5 million
