[107], On 10 May 2018, the US Department of Defense released an unclassified executive summary of the DoD's investigation and gave a briefing on the outcome of the department's investigation. La David Johnson and Staff Sgt. The . [13] You have reached a collection of archived material. [54] Nevertheless, the presence of the fighter jets brought the engagement to an end. The last moments of SSG Jeremiah Johnson was brutal. [116], On 18 October, Mark Landler and Yamiche Alcindor, reporters from The New York Times, drew comparisons between the incident with the phone call to La David Johnson's widow and Trump's feud with the parents of another American soldier killed in action, Humayun Khan, during the 2016 US presidential election. ", Staff Sgts. Myeshia Johnson wanted to see her husband's body, but was reportedly not allowed to do so by the military. ", "What Are U.S. Black, killing him instantly," the summary said. https://www.armytimes.com/flashpoints/2017/10/06/dod-releases-names-of-3rd-special-forces-group-soldiers-killed-in-niger/. [117], On 20 October, National Review senior writer David French criticized the comparison between the ambush and the 2012 Benghazi attack and said, "All available evidence suggests that this is a tragedy rather than a scandal". [47] The team leader observed a larger enemy force moving from his east consisting of armed men on motorcycles and vehicles with mounted machine guns. Niger Cross of Valor with Star In March 2018, more than five months after the attack, the SUV used by the Americans and the helmet cam footage was discovered by Tuareg Rebels in Mali after clashes with bandits in the border area. Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Sgt. Roughly two hours after the ambush began, the first sign of air support arrived. The approved mission plan originally called for a helicopter team as the primary force with the Quallam team serving as a quick reaction force, however bad weather forced the helicopter team to cancel forcing team Quallam to continue on their own. [66] His funeral was held in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on 19 October 2017.[66]. [17], In 2015, the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara was established by Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi, who was a spokesperson and senior leader of the Movement for Oneness and Jihad in West Africa (MUJAO), a splinter group of al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb. 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Deployments: [99] After a meeting with Mattis, Graham told reporters that the rules of engagement would be changing and warned that the US should anticipate more military operations in Africa as the war on terrorism continues to morph. [20] During the ambush, four Nigeriens, four US soldiers, and at least 100+ISGS militants were killed, and eight Nigeriens and two US soldiers including the team commander were wounded. Dustin M. Wright, 29, of Lyons, Georgia. But Maj. Gen. Marcus Hicks, who led U.S. Special Operations Command-Africa at the time, downgraded the recommended decoration to a Distinguished Service Cross in September of that year, according to award approval records previously viewed by Army Times. Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon He was eventually assigned to the Second Battalion, Third Special Forces Group out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Jeremiah Johnson, Sgt. [92] On 23 October, Trump wrote on Twitter, "I had a very respectful conversation with the widow of La David Johnson, and spoke his name from beginning, without hesitation! [64][66] He would later be assigned to the 3rd Special Forces Group as a support element. Overseas Service Ribbon Silver Star medal Niger ambush Tongo Tongo ambush Army medals to Niger ambush soldiers killed in Niger U.S. Africa Command October 2017 Niger Sgt. Wright and Jeremiah Johnson went to Black's side, firing back at the enemy, but began to pull back as the enemy closed in. On the anniversary of the Oct. 4, 2017, ambush that killed four American soldiers near the village of Tongo Tongo, Niger, . Sgt. Despite the concerns, the team was directed by their battalion commander in Chad to continue the mission anyway. 15 second video appears to be shot from multiple helmet cameras on the US soldiers who died on October 4 in Tongo Tongo, Niger in an ambush by 50 ISIS militants. As they continued their movement towards the south under fire, Jeremiah Johnson fell to the ground, leaving him exposed to enemy fire. At a 2018 Pentagon press briefing, the ambushed team was blamed for poor training and reckless mission planning in their attempt to capture Doundou Chefou, a mid-level commander for the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara. Find 16087 people named Jeremiah Johnson along with free Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok profiles on PeekYou - true people search. After what I saw him do, yeah, Im glad theyre recognizing him for that., Jeremiah composed himself after being shot three times and he was still helping Dustin, telling him where the [enemy] shots were coming from, and he was still shooting.. [58] On 12November, additional remains of LaDavid Johnson were found at the site where his body was recovered. They killed at least four of the attackers before they were forced back by the larger enemy unit. In a statement attributed to Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi, the group said, "We declare our responsibility for the attack on the US commandos last October in the Tongo Tongo region of Niger". Search by Name . The winding tale of how the lightly armed team wound up in the melee, and why the militarys investigation placed primary blame on the ground force rather than senior leaders, has been covered extensively, including in a recent ABC documentary, 3212 UN-REDACTED. [62] Black graduated from Puyallup High School in 2000. After the meeting, Mattis told reporters, "We can do better at communication". [40] The US soldiers were divided in two groups: one that would stay back and guard the vehicles and another that would attend the meeting. Jeremiah Johnson (gridiron football) (born 1987), American and Canadian football running back. On 10 October, CNN reported that a US defense official had shared details of an after action report that consisted of interviews with the survivors of the ambush. [137], On 19 December 2018, more than a year after the ambush, a sidearm belonging to SSG Jeremiah Johnson was recovered by French forces during an operation in the Mali-Niger border region. Kyle Rempfer is an editor and reporter who has covered combat operations, criminal cases, foreign military assistance and training accidents. Staff Sgt. Simultaneously, Black was slightly ahead of the SUV and was hit by small arms fire, killing him instantly. There was originally a rotary wing element which was supposed to join them during their visit to Tongo Tongo, however the rotary wing element had to stand down due to bad weather. They sent final messages to loved ones on personal devices and prepared for the worst, team members would observe Nigerien soldiers on the ground praying. Sgt. Jeremiah Johnson, and Staff Sgt. Army Good Conduct Medal Jeremiah W. Johnson, 39, of Springboro, Ohio; and Staff Sgt. [48][49] The team leader returned to the halted convoy at 11:57a.m. and ordered the convoy to head south to prevent getting outflanked. The team leader, Perozeni, was also initially recommended for a Bronze Star with Valor. Dustin Wright were killed as they returned from a low-risk patrol in Tongo Tongo with 30 Nigerian and up . Jeremiah Johnson, Sgt. Combat Infantryman Badge, Rank: Sergeant (E-5), effective April 2017, MOS/Branch: Wheeled vehicle repairer (91B), Dates of Service: January 2014 October 2017, Deployments: The Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army, or IPPS-A, is now live across the entire service, according to a spokesperson. Username. Twelve members of the Army's Third Special Forces Group were in three of the vehicles and about 30 Nigerien troops were in the other four. Black, 35, served as a Special Forces medical sergeant, also known as an 18D. About 460 meters from the truck, one of the Nigerien soldiers was shot and killed. The former was aboard Air Force One, having left Las Vegas after visiting victims and first responders affected by a recent mass shooting. [133], In November 2018, the US military sent letters of reprimand to four officers and two soldiers, most notably to Air Force Major General Marcus Hicks, who was in charge of special operations forces in Africa, and Captain Michael Perozeni. [122], On 10 November, local villagers told The Washington Post that La David Johnson's body was found with his arms tied,[57] but the Associated Press reported on 17 December that there were no indications he was shot at close range, had been bound, or taken prisoner. Clockwise from upper left (ascending order for mobile users): Staff Sergeant Bryan Black, Staff Sergeant Jeremiah Johnson, Staff Sergeant Dustin Wright, Sergeant La David Johnson. Bryan Black as dozens of enemy fighters bound toward them, the mothers of Wright and Johnson told Army Times in November. . Members of the 3rd Special Forces Group, 2nd battalion cry at the tomb of US Army Sgt. [78], On 5 October, President Mahamadou Issoufou condemned the ambush and called for a moment of silence "to the memory of our soldiers who have fallen on the field of honour" and to the memory of "all victims of terrorism". WASHINGTON The Pentagon on Friday released the names of the three soldiers killed this week in Niger while conducting a joint patrol with Nigerien forces. As they advanced toward the ambush site they engaged and killed several militants before retreating to a safe position due to overwhelming fire. Dustin Wright died Wednesday. Johnson was awarded the Achievement Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Army Service Ribbon during his service. Air Assault Badge In the day preceding the ambush, the Nigerien and US soldiers conducted a mission attempting to locate and capture or kill Doundou Chefou, a commander in the ISGS. The investigators learned that Wright jumped back into the vehicle and slowly began driving south while Staff Sgts. [27] A senior US intelligence official told ABC News that at least 21 militants were killed, all of which were buried on the Malian side of the border. From there, he "continued to return fire against the pursuing enemy. [139][140] He was killed by French forces in a mid-2021 raid and a 45 minute video of the 2017 incident was recovered.[141]. Rank: Staff sergeant (E-6), effective June 2015posthumously promoted to sergeant first class (E-7), effective Oct. 4, 2017. An account of what happened in Niger last Oct. 4 was released Thursday by the Pentagon and U.S. Africa Command. When he ran out of ammunition for the M240, he fought on with an M2010 sniper rifle, the summary and video said. "Wright stopped, returned to Staff. [29] According to the United States Department of Defense, ISIL leaders in Syria had acknowledged Sahrawi's allegiance through their Amaq News Agency but ISGS "has not been formally recognized as an official branch of ISIL". Michael Perozeni, shouldered much of the blame for the ambush until it was revealed that he asked not to continue the mission after the helicopter assault force they were supporting unexpectedly pulled out due to weather issues, according to the redacted investigation. so the convoy stopped near the village of Tongo Tongo to resupply. [38], At 10:30 am (local time), 4 October, the convoy stopped at the village of Tongo Tongo so that partner Nigeriens could eat breakfast and get water. A team member threw a smoke grenade to conceal the team's movement south to regroup with the Nigeriens. The mothers of two of the four soldiers killed in a 2017 ambush in Niger say recently discovered video from the battle is more proof that their sons' valor awards should be reevaluated. [1], Nine valor medals, including four Silver Stars, were awarded to members of ODA 3212 for their actions during the ambush. [24] On 5 February, officials from both Niger and the United States said that the two countries signed a status of forces agreement that allowed the deployment of unarmed surveillance drones. That was downgraded to an Army Commendation Medal by Thomas in early 2019. [63] US Representative Dennis Heck and Washington State Senator Hans Zeiger spoke at his memorial service. [24][26] In October 2015, Niger and the US signed a military agreement committing the two countries "to work together in the fight against terrorism". [19], Bryan Christopher Black (19822017) of Puyallup, Washington,[60] was born in Camp Pendleton, California, to Henry and Karen Black. [132], After a Twitter user published a series of posts claiming to have footage from the ambush, AFRICOM said on 24 January 2018, "We are reviewing the post and determining the veracity of the tweet and the assertions that there is an associated video". Members of team Quallem killed several enemies during this movement out of the ambush site. The four are, from left, Staff Sgt. [63], Black enlisted in the US Army in October 2009 and eventually became a Special Forces medical sergeant (18D), he was subsequently assigned to 2nd Battalion, 3rd SFG in June 2015 and deployed to Afghanistan for two months in July. Niger Cross of Valor with Star [20] Some within the US military were critical of the report because they viewed it as underplaying blame for senior officers who had approved of the mission. The account was in the form of an unclassified eight-page summary of a classified 3,600-page Article 15-6 fact-finding investigation ordered by Marine Gen. Thomas Waldhauser, the AFRICOM commander, and led by his chief of staff, Army Maj. Gen. Roger Cloutier. La David Johnson was also killed during the 2017 ambush. [90] Representative Frederica Wilson, who was present during the call, alleged that Trump told the widow that La David Johnson "knew what he signed up for" and only referred to him as "your guy". [82], In an interview with Voice of America, Almou Hassane, the mayor of Tondikiwindi, alleged that residents of Tongo Tongo were complicit in the ambush: "The attackers, the bandits, the terrorists have never lacked accomplices among local populations". The plan the team submitted did not accurately describe the mission's intention, describing it as civil/military reconnaissance instead of the actual purpose which was to locate and capture or if necessary kill the ISGS sub-commander. Combat Action Badge. Bryan Black, Staff Sgt. [36], The eight vehicle convoy left the village at 11:35a.m. on their planned route back to base. The team reported enemy contact and immediately returned fire using vehicle mounted M240 machine guns while the rest of the team dismounted from their vehicles, donned protective equipment, and began to exchange small arms fire. [60][63][64] He spoke English, French, Arabic, and Hausa, the last of which is spoken in Niger. They made several attempts to break out of the kill zone but had to retreat to a final defensive position. La David Johnson were posthumously awarded the Silver Star while Staff Sgt. The first call for air support came 53 minutes after they started taking fire. It has a total of valor award citations. [19] After completion of the meeting, the soldiers walked back to the rest of the unit and their unarmored pickup trucks. ISIS has released a sickening video appearing to show their fighters ambushing and killing four US soldiers in Niger. The team leader, Capt. [34][8][35][36][37], In Tiloa, the team failed to locate the ISGS commander and began their return to base. Niger: June 2016 October 2016, Awards: Niger: May to October 2016, Awards: [67] In 2010, Johnson graduated from Miami Carol City Senior High School. Purple Heart [125], Multiple US officials told CNN that the French military was leading an investigation to gather intelligence about the perpetrators of the ambush. "As enemy fighters advanced through the ambush site, they fired several additional bursts into the bodies of the three soldiers.". When found, SGT L. Johnson's hands were not bound and he was laying on his back with his arms to his sides. Combat Action Badge, Rank: Staff sergeant (E-6), effective March 2016, MOS/Branch: Special Forces medical sergeant (18D), Dates of Service: October 2009 October 2017, Deployments: Bryan Black, Sgt. Who Is the Army Punishing? 1st Class Jeremiah Johnson, who was killed in action in the 2017 attack and decorated with the Bronze Star Medal with "V" for Valor, praised the French but said the U . They were buried in the Muslim Cemetery of Niamey on 7 October. Families of those slain soldiers have argued for years that blame for the botched Oct. 4, 2017, mission was unfairly placed on the 11-man Army Special Forces team that fought through the unexpected attack, rather than the senior officers who greenlit the operation. Initial reports indicated that LaDavid Johnson may have been captured and executed, but he was found laying on his back with his arms by his sides and had wounds consistent with sporadic fire while he actively engaged the enemy. Meritorious Service Medal Jeremiah Johnson and Sgt. Footage taken from Jeremiah Johnson's helmet camera was later posted online which showed the engagement and subsequent deaths of the soldiers. Jeremiah Johnson (blues musician) (born 1972), American blues singer, guitarist and songwriter. and Operation New Dawn. Username. [73] He attended Georgia Southern University and Fayetteville State University. They offered to return it to the US by legal means. They quickly put it on as the firefight began. 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