Khobar Towers: Tragedy and Response - 1996 Terrorist Bombing of U.S. Forces Stationed in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, Iran and Hezbollah, Clinton, Oral Histories of Airmen, Honoring and Remembering

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Author: Progressive Management ISBN: 9781311383648
Publisher: Progressive Management Publication: July 23, 2015
Imprint: Smashwords Edition Language: English
Author: Progressive Management
ISBN: 9781311383648
Publisher: Progressive Management
Publication: July 23, 2015
Imprint: Smashwords Edition
Language: English

Professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction, this Air Force publication provides a history of the tragic terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia, June 1996.

This account of the Khobar Towers bombing, so eloquently narrated by Dr. Perry Jamieson, tells the story of the horrific attack and the magnificent response of airmen doing their duty under nearly impossible circumstances. None of them view their actions as heroic, yet the reader will marvel at their calm professionalism. All of them say it was just their job, but the reader will wonder how they could be so well trained to act almost instinctively to do the right thing at the right time. None of them would see their actions as selfless, yet countless numbers refused medical attention until the more seriously injured got treatment.

Throughout this book, the themes of duty, commitment, and devotion to comrades resoundingly underscore the notion that America's brightest, bravest, and best wear her uniforms in service to the nation.

This book is more than heroic actions, though, for there is also controversy. Were commanders responsible for not adequately protecting their people? What should one make of the several conflicting investigations following the attack? Dr. Jamieson has not shied away from these difficult questions, and others, but has discussed them and other controversial judgments in a straightforward and dispassionate way that will bring them into focus for everyone. It is clear from this book that there is a larger issue than just the response to the bombing. It is the issue of the example set by America's airmen. Future airmen who read this book will be stronger and will stand on the shoulders of those who suffered and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Chapter 1 - Approaching 10 P.M. * Chapter 2 - Operation Southern Watch * Chapter 3 - Stay Alert, Be Observant * Chapter 4 - The Attack * Chapter 5 - In the Wake * Response * Chapter 6 - Golden Hour * Chapter 7 - Accounting * Chapter 8 - Wednesday: At Khobar Towers * Chapter 9 - Wednesday: Elsewhere * Chapter 10 - Three Departures from Dhahran * Chapter 11 - Honoring and Remembering * Chapter 12 - After the Attack

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Professionally converted for accurate flowing-text e-book format reproduction, this Air Force publication provides a history of the tragic terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers in Saudi Arabia, June 1996.

This account of the Khobar Towers bombing, so eloquently narrated by Dr. Perry Jamieson, tells the story of the horrific attack and the magnificent response of airmen doing their duty under nearly impossible circumstances. None of them view their actions as heroic, yet the reader will marvel at their calm professionalism. All of them say it was just their job, but the reader will wonder how they could be so well trained to act almost instinctively to do the right thing at the right time. None of them would see their actions as selfless, yet countless numbers refused medical attention until the more seriously injured got treatment.

Throughout this book, the themes of duty, commitment, and devotion to comrades resoundingly underscore the notion that America's brightest, bravest, and best wear her uniforms in service to the nation.

This book is more than heroic actions, though, for there is also controversy. Were commanders responsible for not adequately protecting their people? What should one make of the several conflicting investigations following the attack? Dr. Jamieson has not shied away from these difficult questions, and others, but has discussed them and other controversial judgments in a straightforward and dispassionate way that will bring them into focus for everyone. It is clear from this book that there is a larger issue than just the response to the bombing. It is the issue of the example set by America's airmen. Future airmen who read this book will be stronger and will stand on the shoulders of those who suffered and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Chapter 1 - Approaching 10 P.M. * Chapter 2 - Operation Southern Watch * Chapter 3 - Stay Alert, Be Observant * Chapter 4 - The Attack * Chapter 5 - In the Wake * Response * Chapter 6 - Golden Hour * Chapter 7 - Accounting * Chapter 8 - Wednesday: At Khobar Towers * Chapter 9 - Wednesday: Elsewhere * Chapter 10 - Three Departures from Dhahran * Chapter 11 - Honoring and Remembering * Chapter 12 - After the Attack

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