‘We didn’t leave anybody behind’ – 10th Mountain Division veterans reflect on Mogadishu rescue mission By Mr. Steve Ghiringhelli (Drum) For 10th Mountain Division (LI) veterans who served 20 years ago in the Battle of Mogadishu, thoughts of bravery, sacrifice and one of the most paramount tenets of their Soldier’s Creed: “I will never leave …
U.S. involvement in Mogadishu before the Battle of Mogadishu By Staff Sgt. Dillon Heyliger “Black Hawk Down,” for many Americans, brings to mind the intense 17-hour battle that took place October 1993, in the dusty streets of Mogadishu between U.S. Special Operations Forces and Somali militiamen, loyal to Mohamed Farrah Aidid, a rogue paramilitary clan …
On Aug. 23, 1993, Task Force Ranger flew into Mogadishu, Somalia, and began operations primarily to capture or kill Somali warlords who were jeopardizing humanitarian relief efforts. On Oct. 3, 1993, Task Force Ranger conducted a raid in order to capture high-value targets associated with warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid During the Battle of Mogadishu, Durant’s …
Miami PD Unveils Newest Patrol ‘Car’ bySandy Malone The Miami Police Department unveiled a customized Polaris Slingshot they plan to use for community relations. Miami, FL – The Miami Police Department unveiled the latest vehicle in its fleet – a three-wheel Polaris Slingshot marked police unit that will be used for community outreach. “This is …
Sporadic ethnic violence erupts in Ethiopia. Fighting between rival ethnic groups in western Ethiopia killed at least 44 people, state affiliated media reported 2 Oct according to AP. The clashes erupted on the border between the central Oromia and western Benishangul-Gumuz regions after four police were killed according to Al Jazeera. Dozens were killed during …
bySandy Malone Baltimore police released bodycam footage of officers’ gun battle with 29-year-old Nathaniel Sassafras on Sept. 23. Baltimore, MD – Police released bodycam video on Monday from one officer at a September shooting scene that left another officer wounded and the gunman dead Bodycam video was not available from the wounded officer because his …
