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Originally Posted by tangofox007
Of the eight Americans who died at Desert One. three were marines, five were USAF.
Additionally, the mission had already been aborted prior to the fatal incident.
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Thanks for the correction. I did not learn of Operation Eagle Claw or its failure until we were well on our way to Subic Naval Base. Even then we were told it was eight marines. I just know that our task force (the guided missile cruiser
Sterett, two frigates and an oiler) was out there in support of the
Nimitz and it seemed like we were there forever.