19 April 2009

USAF: Shok Valley, Afghanistan - Our Courageous Airmen

Simi Air Force captain describes heated U.S. battle in Afghanistan
BY: Jake Finch , Ventura County Star (Calif.)
04/12/2009

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The Shok Valley mission in Afghanistan a year ago started out as a routine air support assignment for Air Force Capt. Jeremy Duffey and the other pilots from his 335th Fighter Squadron.

Six hours later, Shok Valley would become known as one of the most heated U.S. battles waged to date in Afghanistan, and Duffey, from Simi Valley, played a key role in protecting the lives of soldiers on the ground.
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