SOF Daily Update - 5 July, 2011
MARINE SURVIVES LAND MINE ENCOUNTER
A Marine survived a close encounter with a land mine in Afghanistan.
http://www.sofmag.com/marine-survives-close-encounter-anti-personnel-mine
CHARLIE-MIKE
A joint exercise was enhanced by thunderstorms on the drop zone.
http://www.sofmag.com/joint-training-benefits-real-world-difficulties
HOLLOW PROMISE?
New Defense Secretary Leon Panetta promised that no "hollow force" would occur on his watch.
http://www.sofmag.com/panetta-pledges-no-hollow-force-his-watch
INSURGENTS WHACKED
During operations in Nangarhar Province, several insurgents were killed.
http://www.sofmag.com/isaf-joint-command-morning-operational-update-73
AIR FORCE PILOT AWARDED
An Air Force pilot who brought his F-15E back after a malfunction received the 2010 Koren Kolligian Jr. Trophy.
http://www.sofmag.com/strike-eagle-pilot-honored-air-force-safety-award
MILITANTS WHACKED IN YEMEN
Air strikes in southern Yemen killed at least five al-Qaeda militants.
http://www.sofmag.com/suspected-militants-killed-yemeni-airstrikes





