In addition , U.S. military aircraft were available but were not used . President Obama details U.S. military involvement in a hostage rescue in Somalia . French forces failed to free an intelligence agent held by an al Qaeda-linked group . French officials say 1 soldier died , 1 is missing , and the hostage is believed dead . - June 22 :
President Obama details U.S. military involvement in a hostage rescue in Somalia . French forces failed to free an intelligence agent held by an al Qaeda-linked group . French officials say 1 soldier died , 1 is missing , and the hostage is believed dead . - June 22 :