SOF Daily Update - 30 August, 2012
SILVER STAR
Gunnery Sgt. Joseph F. Lurz received the nation's third-highest medal for his valor in Afghanistan.
http://www.sofmag.com/marine-awarded-silver-star-combat-valor
CAPTURED INSURGENTS
Numerous insurgents were detained across Afghanistan during ISAF operations.
http://www.sofmag.com/isaf-joint-command-morning-operational-update-286
5 AUSSIES KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN
Australian force suffered what is considered their worst day in Afghanistan.
http://www.sofmag.com/5-australian-soldiers-killed-afghanistan
DFC AWARDED TO WWII VET
A gutsy landing in 1945 is recognized67 years later.
http://www.sofmag.com/world-war-ii-vet-awarded-distinguished-flying-cross
LOUISIANA NATIONAL GUARD RESPONDS TO ISAAC
The Louisiana National Guard began its response to Hurricane Isaac's landfall.
http://www.sofmag.com/louisiana-guard-responds-hurricane-isaac-landfall
CHRISTIAN GIRL'S LIFE IN THE BALANCE
A 14-year-old girl is being held without bail on blasphemy charges in Pakistan, where she could face the death penalty.
http://www.sofmag.com/no-bail-set-pakistani-girl-accused-blasphemy





