The Legend—and Lessons—of Jessica Lynch
By Captain James F. Kelly Jr., U.S. Navy (Retired)
The spectacular rescue of Army Private First Class Jessica Lynch involved dozens of military personnel and their equipment. The daring operation, executed at night and in poor visibility because of blowing sand, involved substantial risk. One helicopter nearly was lost when it struck an electrical wire. Another nearly landed on a wrecked vehicle in the darkness.
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Retired Navy Captain Kelly, a former surface warfare officer, is a frequent contributor to Proceedings. He was a reporter for The Navy Times and The San Diego Union-Tribune and now lives in San Diego, California.
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