Statement by Secretary of Defense Hagel on Operations in Libya and Somalia

by Gary Kopycinski on October 6, 2013

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Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–October 6, 2013. Over the weekend, U.S. military personnel conducted targeted operations in Libya and Somalia to bring international terrorists to justice. I want to commend all of the service members who were involved in the planning and execution of these two operations, which demonstrate the unparalleled precision, global reach, and capabilities of the United States military.