Horse Soldiers

[garyedolan]

‘Horse Soldiers’ Films: Reporter Alex Quade’s Exclusives on Spec Ops After 9/11, Narrated by Actor Gary Sinise, Garners Remarks By Vice President Joe Biden

(New York – Sept. 9, 2014) – “…Sounds like something out of a movie. But this is real. This happened,” Vice President Joe Biden said of the Special Operations Forces and secret mission profiled by war reporter Alex Quade and narrated by actor Gary Sinise.

Now, for the first time, you can see the film festival favorite, and journalism award-winning stories by war reporter Alex Quade, ahead of the 9/11 Anniversary.

“These are stories of heroes: Special Operators and CIA Agents who did something unprecedented after the attacks, which Americans deserve to know about; there are ‘Quiet Professionals’ who’ll do whatever it takes and sacrifice all… for them and their way of life. I’m honored to share their stories,” Ms. Quade said. You can see these exclusives at http://www.alexquade.com.

"HORSE SOLDIERS OF 9/11," (narrated by Gary Sinise) – It was the news the world waited for after the 9/11 terror attacks: a report of the first American troops on the ground in Afghanistan. All at once, the world's attention focused on an iconic photo of small teams of U.S. Special Operations Forces doing something no American military had done in nearly a century: ride horses into combat. That photo inspired artist Douwe Blumberg to sculpt a monument to these ‘Horse Soldiers’ now at ground zero.

Alex Quade’s short documentary expands on her original investigative reports for CNN.com and The Washington Times. Vice President Joe Biden quoted Ms. Quade’s stories during the dedication of the statue in New York.

“The courage of the first into battle is what guarantees the courage of those that follow,” Vice President Biden said.

“HORSE SOLDIERS: THE MISSION CONTINUES – TALIBAN CAPTURE & RELEASE” – Alex Quade continues the stories of the ‘Horse Soldiers’, revealing their capture of one of the Taliban-5. Ms.Quade persuaded the elite Operators to go on the record, assess the “high risk” detainee’s exchange for POW, Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl; and whether the released Taliban leader will attack U.S. interests again. One highly decorated Green Beret who originally helped capture him, is now a counterterrorism head, who worked behind the scenes on the exchange. His former Spec Ops “Horse Soldiers” teammates share details with Alex, you’ve never heard. In Quade’s exclusive, you’ll discover the Taliban leader’s connection to: convicted “American Taliban” Johnny Walker Lindh; and CIA Agent Mike Spann, the first American killed in action in the war in Afghanistan. You’ll also learn of the released Taliban leader’s ties to notorious former warlord, Gen. Abdul Rashid Dostum – currently a vice presidential candidate in Afghanistan.

Alex Quade covers U.S. Special Operations Forces on combat missions. Extreme storytelling and silent risk-taking lie at the heart of what Quade does. She’s received two Edward R. Murrow Awards, and the Congressional Medal Of Honor Society’s Excellence in Journalism Award. Quade started her career at the White House. She’s worked for CNN, Fox News, HLN, CNNI, The New York Times and The Washington Times, covering global conflicts and hostile environments. Quade’s documentary, “Chinook Down”, is her investigation into the surface-to-air missile shoot-down of a U.S. helicopter in Afghanistan killing all onboard. Quade was supposed to be on that helicopter. Quade serves on the Board of Military Reporters & Editors.
See video & stories at: http://www.alexquade.com VIDEO: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLPMeFlj0G4

[Jim]

Great find, Gary. RLTW!

http://thebrigade.thechive.com/2014/09/ ... hq-photos/

[CharlieRanger1FFV]

Thanks for posting, Lt. . . .good video.


RLTW!!!