", "APNewsBreak: US soldier fought to end after ambush in Niger", "ISIS Affiliate Claims October Attack on U.S. [4][32] However, the declaration was not recognized by the group's leader, Mokhtar Belmokhtar, and the al-Qaeda loyalists, creating a split in the group. Air Assault Badge More than halfway back to base, the team received time sensitive intelligence that placed the commander northwest of Tiloa at the Mali border. Johnson, 39, served as a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Specialist, also known as a 74D. Black, killing him instantly," the summary said. The nine-minute video is shot from the helmet cams of the tragic Americans who died on October 4 in Tongo Tongo after being attacked by 50 brainwashed jihadis. Wright also received the Silver Star after he maneuvered multiple times across open terrain through intense and accurate fire from an overwhelming hostile force to protect and recover two of his fallen comrades, his award citation stated. [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. Through the night of the 4th, the team made their movement north and reached the objective officials referred to as "objective north" at sunrise. 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. [111] On the same day, Arnold Wright said that Trump was respectful when he called with his condolences, "He talked to me about the loss of my son and how he served with honor and dignity and he just wanted to give me a call to thank me". [100], On 26 October, Robert Karem, the Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, and Air Force Major General Albert Elton briefed the Senate Armed Services Committee in a closed session. La David Johnson sprayed the treeline with fire from an M240 machine gun. Niger is a hotbed of Islamist insurgent groups to include al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, or AQIM, and Boko Haram. [66] His funeral was held in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on 19 October 2017.[66]. Air Assault Badge Honoring those who fought and died in Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom Meritorious Service Medal Jeremiah Johnson, Sergeant Wright and Sergeant Black were in the black S.U.V. [73] Wright graduated from Toombs County High School in 2007. The patrol's leader, an Army captain who was not identified in the summary; the Nigerien commander; and several Nigerien soldiers worked their way around from the south in an effort to outflank the attackers. The team leader and the four Nigerien soldiers continued their flanking movement until they were stopped by a body of water, at which point they identified and engaged the enemy across the water, killing approximately four combatants. LaDavid Johnson was killed by small arms between 12:30 and 12:45pm. Army Commendation Medal [134], Six medals were awarded to Nigerien soldiers. [54], In December 2017, Major General Mark Hicks, the commander of Special Operations Command, Africa (SOCAFRICA), wrote a letter to the Special Operations Forces that read, "To reinforce and clarify guidance going forward I would like to emphasize that we must reduce our risk exposure and build trust in our ability to exercise sound judgment and disciplined planning and execution". As the enemy force mounted and advanced through the tree line, the convoy halted. The Defense Department released the results of the U.S. Africa Command-led investigation into the Oct. 4, 2017, ambush on U.S. and Nigerien forces near Tongo Tongo, Niger. Parachutist Badge 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. Perozeni was concerned because his team had been up for 18 hours and still had to travel 25 kilometers through difficult terrain under limited visibility to conduct the raid on their own, the investigation stated. Army Good Conduct Medal Overseas Service Ribbon Army Commendation Medal w/C Device Army Sgt. 1st Class Jeremiah Johnsons mother, Debra Gannon, said helmet camera footage that militants took from the Americans kit helped trigger an upgrade for her sons award, which was previously a Bronze Star with Valor. Dustin M. Wright", "Lyons community gathers together for SSgt. The Tongo Tongo ambush occurred on 4 October 2017, when armed militants from the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) attacked Nigerien and U.S. soldiers near the village of Tongo Tongo, Niger, while they were returning to base from a mission. [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. Staff Sgt. [98] On the same day, Senator Lindsey Graham said that the members of the Senate Armed Services Committee will be briefed next week. Wright exited the halted vehicle, looked toward the enemy and then dragged Black into cover. They were: Sgt. [72] with about 1,200 people in attendance, including Representative Wilson. Dustin Wright defending a fatally shot Staff Sgt. Bryan Black, Staff Sgt. [1], Nine valor medals, including four Silver Stars, were awarded to members of ODA 3212 for their actions during the ambush. [109], On 18 October, Cowanda Jones-Johnson, who was also present during the conference call, confirmed Wilson's account saying "Yes, [Wilson's] statement is true", and "I was in the car and I heard the full conversation". By Jack Moore On 1/25/18 at 7:00 AM EST. La David Johnson's body was not recovered until 48 hours after the firefight. Approximately 85 meters (93yd) southwest of the SUV, Jeremiah Johnson was hit by enemy fire and collapsed; Wright stopped running and returned to Jeremiah Johnson's position. He was assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, North Carolina. 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[26] In October 2017, there were about 800 US military personnel in Niger, most of whom were working to build a second drone base for US and French aircraft in Agadez. Niger: June 2016 October 2016, Awards: 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. They worked around to the south, intending to outflank the enemy and sweep the treeline, but were forced to retreat. Waldhauser also said there will be "accountability" for command failures that were factors in the ambush. The 2017 ambush pitted the outmanned and outgunned 11 U.S. troops and their 30 Nigerien partners against scores of enemy fighters armed with mortars, truck-mounted heavy machine guns and rocket-propelled grenades. Name. Meritorious Service Medal 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. . Jeremiah Wayne Johnson. From there, he "continued to return fire against the pursuing enemy. Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Army Good Conduct Medal (three awards) Sgt. [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". I did watch the head cam. [39] The US and Nigerien team leaders objected to the task because they were not heavily armed or equipped for intense combat should they encounter Chefou's ISIS fighters alone. Im glad that theyre recognizing him for what he did, Gannon said, recalling the recently recovered helmet camera footage. This information can be obtained through a FOIA request. The team leader and four Nigerien soldiers moved to the southeast to flank what was thought to be a small enemy force; meanwhile the team sergeant ordered the rear US vehicle to the middle of the convoy to better coordinate machine gun fire with US vehicle one. [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. [41] A senior congressional aide told NBC News that the ambush was caused by a "massive intelligence failure" with no overhead surveillance of the mission, or a quick reaction force in place to swiftly respond in the event that the mission went wrong. Find 16087 people named Jeremiah Johnson along with free Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok profiles on PeekYou - true people search. Little information has been made public about the incident, and the attack is still under investigation. [4] The ISGS's first confirmed terror attack occurred on 2 September 2016 when fighters targeted a customs post in Markoye, Burkina Faso, an attack that left a border agent and a civilian dead. La David Johnson received the Silver Star after firing his weapon until it ran out of ammunition, switching to another gun and making a last stand alone under a tree against an enemy truck and its heavy machine gun. The team leader, Capt. La David Johnson of the 3rd Special Forces Group were killed Oct. 4 when their 12-man team and roughly 30 Nigerien soldiers were ambushed near the village of Tongo Tongo. 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[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". 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. Parachutist Badge 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". Black and Jeremiah Johnson moved alongside, providing covering fire. [91] On the same day, three reporters from the Los Angeles Times wrote that his response "illustrated the hazards of his extemporaneous governing style, the disorganization within his White House, and his refusal to back down in the face of criticism". [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". Two Army Green Berets, Staff Sgt. "They were last seen by team members actively engaging the enemy from defensive positions near their vehicle and preparing to withdraw with the rest of the team," the summary said. [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". Army Commendation Medal w/ C Device [61] At the age of 20, Black earned a business degree at Central Washington University. Deployments: Staff Sgt. 2017 attack on Nigerien and US soldiers by Islamist militants in Tongo Tongo, Niger . Simultaneously, Black was slightly ahead of the SUV and was hit by small arms fire, killing him instantly. The mission plan was assessed and approved by the AOB Niger and SOCCE commanders and on 3 October at 5:59 am (local time), the team of 11 personnel consisting of eight US Special Forces operators, two support, and an intelligence contractor accompanying 35 Nigerien personnel from the Security and Intelligence Battalion (Bataillon Scurit et de Renseignement or BSR) and the 433rd Special Interdiction unit, departed toward the vicinity of Tiloa in an eight vehicle convoy. [128] The US Department of Defense released military records on 26 October that showed that the killed US soldiers had little to no experience in combat. Jeremiah Johnson (mayor) (1766-1852), mayor of Brooklyn, New York. That was downgraded to an Army Commendation Medal by Thomas in early 2019. La David Johnson was born on January 2, 1992, in Miami, Florida. Bagu Soumana was an adjudant-chef (Chief warrant officer) of the BSR. At 11:40 a.m., as the patrol was about the length of a football field outside Tongo Tongo, they began taking small-arms fire from a treeline to their east. A team member threw a smoke grenade to conceal the team's movement south to regroup with the Nigeriens. [67][68] After his mother's death in September 1999, Johnson's care was entrusted to Richard and Cowanda Johnson. For a . [68], In school, Johnson met Myeshia Manual, whom he married on 22 August 2014. Bryan . However, they submitted a CONOP that was copied from a previous routine reconnaissance patrol. I still would like to have somebody get up and apologize and tell everybody that [the team] didnt go rogue and they damn well performed above and beyond what they had to do, Gannon told Army Times. 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. The Tongo Tongo village elder first notified and then led Nigerien forces to the location of SGT L. Johnson's remains. [85], Karimou Yacouba, the local member of the National Assembly, told The Guardian, "Everything that happened could have been prevented if help had arrived sooner". ", The attackers brought up a truck-mounted heavy machine gun and raked the tree, the summary said. Rank: Staff sergeant (E-6), effective June 2015posthumously promoted to sergeant first class (E-7), effective Oct. 4, 2017. Armed Forces Service Medal 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. [103], On 9 May 2019, US Representative Ruben Gallego urged senators to oppose Patrick M. Shanahan's nomination as Secretary of Defense, alleging that he "mishandled" the investigation into the Tongo Tongo ambush. [127] According to The Wall Street Journal, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has since joined the investigation. National Defense Service Medal He served as a Special Forces engineer sergeant, or an 18C. [118] Laura Seay, an assistant professor of government at Colby College, shared French's view in an article on Slate. La David Johnson, 25, of Miami Gardens, Florida; Staff Sgt. Following this intelligence, the team submitted a mission plan for the vicinity of Tiloa the next day. Niger: June 2016 November 2016 Dustin Wright died Wednesday. ", "There were a series of contributing factors to what occurred in Tongo Tongo," he said in reference to the command failures, "but not one of those contributing factors are the direct cause of the enemy attack in Tongo Tongo.The direct cause of the enemy attack in Tongo Tongo is that the enemy achieved tactical surprise there and our forces were outnumbered approximately three to one.". They offered to return it to the US by legal means. As they continued their movement towards the south under fire, Jeremiah Johnson fell to the ground, leaving him exposed to enemy fire. Army Commendation Medal [71] The couple had two children, Ah'Leesya and La David Jr., and one unborn child, La'Shee. In summing up the findings of the investigation, Cloutier said, "I think the first point is that all of our soldiers fought valiantly that day. When he ran out of ammunition for the M240, he fought on with an M2010 sniper rifle, the summary and video said. La David Johnson (left) and Sgt. "What it shows, Meek said, is Jeremiah . Niger Cross of Valor with Star [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. . Jeremiah Johnson, and Staff Sgt. [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". Username. Jeremiah Johnsons own Silver Star medal will be presented to his parents in the coming weeks. Operational Detachment Alpha Team 3212, also known as "Team Ouallam" for their base in Niger, had just left the village of Tongo Tongo near the Mali border on the morning of Oct. 4 in a convoy of seven unarmored pickups. 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