My disturbing memory of Beruit Lebanon in the summer of 1982 as a young Navy officer
I was in Beirut, Lebanon as a young LTJG USN with the 24 mau from August 1982 to March 1983 as part of the Multi-National Peace Keeping Force MNF. Reagan viewed the MNF as a way to protect Palestinian civilians, reduce Syrian and Israeli influence, and promote Lebanese reconciliation.. FOCUS on this mission statement. PROTECT Palestinian civilians and of course innocent Lebanese to rebuild the horrific destruction of downtown Beirut. I can not even begin to describe the destruction done by the IDF. We heard the word HEZBOLLAH several times and used the word to describe the Shia militia units that were involved in protecting themselves and Palestinians. I was never that worried about them in our ROE but seriously more bothered by the word IDF. We remembered the USS Liberty incident very well and even though we were told several times it was a case of mistaken identity we knew differently down in our hearts. https://www.thethirdheaventraveler.com/2025/03/the...