The award citation is not releasable due to PII and information that will compromise a specific mission or operation. Approximately 960 meters (1,050yd) from the initial ambush site, LaDavid took cover under a dense thorny tree and engaged the encroaching enemy. [18] Among the US soldiers, four were killed: Staff Sergeant Bryan Black, Staff Sergeant Jeremiah Johnson, Sergeant La David Johnson, and Staff Sergeant Dustin Wright. [112], On 23 October, Myeshia Johnson said on ABC's Good Morning America that Wilson's account of the call with Trump was "100 percent correct" and that the call "made [her] cry even worse". Staff Sgt. [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". ", The attackers brought up a truck-mounted heavy machine gun and raked the tree, the summary said. Username. [87] On the day of the ambush, Trump was briefed by telephone by White House Chief of Staff John Kelly. On Oct. 4, 2017, a unit of the U.S. Army's 3rd Special Forces Group, known as Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) 3212, was ambushed by affiliates of the Islamic State terrorist group (ISIS) in Tongo Tongo, Niger, resulting in the deaths of four U.S. soldiers Staff Sgt. [19] The team believed the local leader was complicit in an impending attack. McCain also said that the Senate Armed Services Committee, of which he was the chairman, would like to get the information "it deserves and needs", before deciding whether a formal investigation is necessary. The deaths of four U.S. soldiers, Staff Sgt. It was in this attack that Sergeant La David Johnson, 25; Staff Sergeant Bryan Black, 35; Staff Sergeant Jeremiah Johnson, 39; and Staff Sergeant Dustin Wright were killed. Staff Sgt Jeremiah Johnson.jpg 310 435; 19 KB. "There are three cases there that will be dealt with by [Special Operations Command]" to determine whether disciplinary action or a court-martial is merited, he said. Jeremiah Johnson regained his footing and ran to Black, checking for wounds. [63], Jeremiah Wayne "JW" Johnson (19772017) of Springboro, Ohio, was born in New Bern, North Carolina, to J.W. Army Commendation Medal w/C Device 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. Wright immediately backed up the SUV to bring him into cover. Debra Gannon's son, Sgt. Dustin Wright . The investigators learned that Wright jumped back into the vehicle and slowly began driving south while Staff Sgts. "Wright stopped, returned to Staff. [55] Within three to four hours after the soldiers called in for support, a French special operations team arrived at the scene. [113], On 25 October, Michelle Black said she was grateful that Trump called her and spoke to her children: "So, yeah he was very gracious and I appreciate anyone who calls cause, like I said, that takes quite a bit of bravery to call into that kind of situation". [127] According to The Wall Street Journal, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has since joined the investigation. The battle of Tongo Tongo was over, and the search for four fallen members of Team Ouallam would begin. The native of Puyallup, Washington, enlisted in the Army in October 2009, according to a statement from U.S. Army Special Operations Command. Johnson alive," the summary said in disputing several reports that circulated immediately after the ambush. 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. Purple Heart He was awarded a Bronze Star . Parachutist Badge Receive small business resources and advice about entrepreneurial info, home based business, business franchises and startup opportunities for entrepreneurs. Jeremiah Johnson, 39, were killed fighting in one location near the . -- Richard Sisk can be reached at Richard.Sisk@Military.com. [73] Wright graduated from Toombs County High School in 2007. While there, the Team OUALLAM commander conducted an . The 9 minute, 15 second video appears to be shot from multiple helmet . Johnson, 39, served as a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Specialist, also known as a 74D. Simultaneously, Black was slightly ahead of the SUV and was hit by small arms fire, killing him instantly. The second Nigerien soldier was shot and killed about another 110 meters further on. 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: The Mauritanian Nouakchott News Agency reported Friday, Jan. 12, 2018 that Abu al-Walid al-Sahrawi with the self-professed IS affiliate claimed responsibility for the Oct. 4 ambush about 120 miles (200 kilometers) north of Niger's capital, Niamey. Army Commendation Medal The Tongo Tongo ambush was a 4 October 2017 attack on Nigerien and American soldiers in Tongo Tongo, Niger, by armed militants from the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS). They were buried in the Muslim Cemetery of Niamey on 7 October. The new video was quietly recovered during a French operation to kill the leader of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara this summer. Purple Heart National Defense Service Medal The ambush left five Nigeriens, [11] four Americans, [7] and 21 militants dead. The graphic footage was recorded on the helmet cameras of Staff Sgt. Bryan . Username. [57] His body was nearly 1.5 kilometres (1 mile) away from the scene of the ambush. SSG Jeremiah W. Johnson 4 October 2017, Niger Special Forces. Jeremiah Johnson, Sgt. Jeremiah Johnson and Sgt. It was ambushed outside the village of Tongo Tongo by a large group of Islamic State militants that had been tracking its movements for hours. Army Service Ribbon The 45-minute video, filmed by one of those 3rd Special Forces Group soldiers, sheds new light on the final actions . Jeremiah Johnson, Staff . [67] In 2010, Johnson graduated from Miami Carol City Senior High School. The incident is under investigation. They were: Sgt. The report found that "personnel turnover" had caused the 11-member US Special Forces team to forgo important training before being deployed, and that the team did not rehearse the mission. The four are, from left, Staff Sgt. La David Johnson's body was not recovered until 48 hours after the firefight. Team members last saw Staff Sergeants Bryan Black, Jeremiah Johnson, and Dustin Wright taking cover behind the team's unarmored SUV. [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. Special Forces Tab [20], On 17 May 2018, the US Department of Defense released a 23 minute video[108] showing a digital recreation of the ambush. Jeremiah Johnson, and continued to engage the enemy until each was shot and killed . [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]. [73] He attended Georgia Southern University and Fayetteville State University. ", "What Are U.S. [22] The ambush also prompted congressional inquiries, and an investigation by the US Department of Defense (DoD). Believing he had successfully reentered his vehicle, the other vehicles had left the area. Before entering journalism, Kyle served in U.S. Air Force Special Tactics and deployed in 2014 to Paktika Province, Afghanistan, and Baghdad, Iraq. A spokesperson from the French Ministry of the Armed Forces said on 5 October that French soldiers who were participating in Operation Barkhane and based in Chad were involved in an operation in Niger. He was in a prone position in the rear of the vehicle with two Nigerien soldiers when the order to withdraw came. Name. [79] On 6 October, Issoufou declared three days of national mourning. An account of what happened in Niger last Oct. 4 was released Thursday by the Pentagon and U.S. Africa Command. The Tongo Tongo ambush or the Niger ambush occurred on 4 October 2017, . . [126], On 19 October, NBC News reported that AFRICOM sent a team to Niger to conduct a "review of the facts". But the militarys accusation that the team went off-script on the mission still bothers her. 1st Class Jeremiah W. Johnson have both received the Bronze Star with "V" device. Army Service Ribbon Army Good Conduct Medal To avoid confusion, throughout this report SFC Johnson is referred to as Staff Sergeant (SSG) Johnson, as that was his rank at the time . That was downgraded to an Army Commendation Medal by Thomas in early 2019. Staff Sgt. The parents of U.S. Army Sgt. 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. Black, 35, served as a Special Forces medical sergeant, also known as an 18D. Members of the 3rd Special Forces Group, 2nd battalion cry at the tomb of US Army Sgt. Dustin Wright and Staff Sgt. Amid the fallout from the ambush, scrutiny placed on U.S. Africa Command highlighted more problems across missions in the region, including poor medical evacuation capabilities and a lack of air support. Army Achievement Medal [59], Among the Nigeriens, five were killed and eight were wounded. Niger: May to October 2016, Awards: Dustin M. Wright, 29, of Lyons, Georgia. 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. By Jack Moore On 1/25/18 at 7:00 AM EST. [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 relations. [29][31] In May 2015, Sahrawi spoke on the behalf of al-Mourabitoun and had pledged his allegiance to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant and its leader, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. They made several attempts to break out of the kill zone but had to retreat to a final defensive position. The team leader, Capt. 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. [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. Johnson enlisted in the Army in October 2007 as a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Specialist. Username. 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[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. National Defense Service Medal [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! This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Army Commendation Medal (two awards) As the main Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) element attempted to evade enemy forces, they came under heavy fire which resulted in one Nigerien soldier killed while the team leader and team sergeant would suffer multiple gunshot wounds. 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[72] with about 1,200 people in attendance, including Representative Wilson. Name. and Debra Johnson,[64][66] and graduated from North Stafford High School in 1996. Army Good Conduct Medal [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. Kyle Rempfer is an editor and reporter who has covered combat operations, criminal cases, foreign military assistance and training accidents. 39, of Springboro, Ohio, died Oct. 4 in southwest Niger, as a result of hostile fire while on a reconnaissance patrol. Jeremiah W. Johnson, Sgt . [24][25] In that month, US President Barack Obama sent 150 military personnel to Niger to set up a surveillance drone operation that would aid France in its counterterrorism efforts in the Northern Mali conflict. When found, SGT L. Johnson's hands were not bound and he was laying on his back with his arms to his sides. They killed at least four of the attackers before they were forced back by the larger enemy unit. The documentary shows what happened as the unit was caught in a surprise ISIS attack in outside the Saharan village of Tongo Tongo. Parachutist Badge ", "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.". Global War on Terrorism Service Medal The team radioed in that they were being overrun, then destroyed their radios to avoid them getting in the hands of the enemy. During this, team members met with local leaders and 27 men of the village. [71] The couple had two children, Ah'Leesya and La David Jr., and one unborn child, La'Shee. 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[64][66] He would later be assigned to the 3rd Special Forces Group as a support element. Djibouti: April 2016 September 2016 ISIS has released a sickening video appearing to show their fighters ambushing and killing four US soldiers in Niger. La . The two remained with Black's body and further assessed his wounds. Wright was initially recommended for the Medal of Honor in August 2018. Little information has been made public about the incident, and the attack is still under investigation. A re-enactment of the events in Tongo Tongo, Niger, Oct. 4, 2017. In addition to the summary, the Pentagon released an abbreviated version of an animated video prepared by AFRICOM depicting the firefight. The content available is no longer being updated and may no longer be applicable. Johnson acknowledged the order and attempted to get behind the wheel, but heavy fire drove him back. On 7 October, the deceased Nigerien soldiers were buried after their bodies were taken from the city morgue in Niamey with Defence Minister Kalla Moutari, US Ambassador Eunice Reddick, and Nigerien lawmakers watching. 3.2k. A team member threw a smoke grenade to conceal the team's movement south to regroup with the Nigeriens. For Wright, Niger was his first overseas deployment. They quickly put it on as the firefight began. [16] On 20 October, McCain and Mattis met in McCain's office in the United States Capitol. The Tongo Tongo village elder first notified and then led Nigerien forces to the location of SGT L. Johnson's remains. La David Johnson was also killed during the 2017 ambush. [106] General Joseph Dunford, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, provided new information about the ambush to the public and said that the operation was initially a reconnaissance mission. Staff Sgt. [10] On 8 November, the US Department of Defense said that the investigation would be completed in January 2018. Get the latest DOD News products delivered to your inbox. 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[118] Laura Seay, an assistant professor of government at Colby College, shared French's view in an article on Slate. All three were assigned to the Army's 3rd Special Forces Group at Fort Bragg, North . 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. Joint Service Achievement Medal "[93], On 25 October, Trump told reporters that he did not "specifically" authorize the mission in Niger. 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. Waldhauser did not specify the three cases, but the report and statements by Waldhauser and Cloutier singled out two captains, and a superior officer. . Soon after, a vehicle with a mounted machine gun stopped within 100 meters (110yd) of LaDavid Johnson's position and pinned him down. [75], A small section of Georgia Highway 1 was named in memorial of Wright in April 2019. [76], Goub Mahamadou Issaka was a NCO-cadet of the Gendarmerie.[77]. [56], On 6 October, the body of LaDavid Johnson was found by children tending cattle. Bryan Black, Staff Sgt. [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. Despite the concerns, the team was directed by their battalion commander in Chad to continue the mission anyway. Dustin Wright died Wednesday. When he ran out of ammunition for the M240, he fought on with an M2010 sniper rifle, the summary and video said. The four team members who split from the second position would regroup with the remainder of the team and partner force. Global War on Terrorism Service Medal At the Pentagon briefing, Cloutier was asked if the captains had lied. Parachutist Tab (U.S. Army via AP). Wright continued to engage the enemy until incapacitated by enemy fire. [115] La David Johnson's sister, Richshama, said, "We find out everything via social media". [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. Air Assault Badge [41] The meeting lasted 30 minutes longer than the team leader expected. Jeremiah Johnsons own Silver Star medal will be presented to his parents in the coming weeks. 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". To October 2016, Awards: Dustin M. Wright, 29, of Lyons,..: Dustin M. 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