One of our military's finest hours...
A rescue of our hostages in Afghanistan.
"A second U.S. official, also speaking on condition of anonymity, said they were freed as a result of military action, but would give no details."
If this is true, our Special Forces deserve our highest praise. Hostage extraction is one of the most difficult missions, and a successful one would be something to be proud of.
Given the Taliban's current panicked rout, the lifespan of those eight hostages was probably measured in hours.