Though technically correct, PFC Torres' position in relation to Sgt. Luna is wrong. Luna is in the immediate line of fire of Torres' weapon. If the prisoner were to attempt an escape, Luna could be shot by Torres in the chaos of the moment. As a chief combatives instructor, I was put in charge of my unit's prisoner search and securement operations during Operation Desert Storm.
Fighting continues in Europe despite mass surrender of German forces.
The German High Command surrenders all air, land and sea forces unconditionally to the Allies. 9 May. In the Pacific, American forces continue operations on Luzon and Mindanao in the Philippines, and on Okinawa. All hostilities in the European Theater of Operations are officially terminated as the surrender act becomes effective. We invite readers' views. We'll withhold your name if you desire and may condense your views because of space.