Somalia

The Somali Refugee Camp Rape

The year was 2002. The call came late in the evening from the head of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) office in

1 year ago

by Robert Bruce Adolph

GPNVG-18 night vision goggles used by SEAL Team 6 in Operation Neptune Spear (target GERONIMO - Osama Bin Laden) in 2011 (Photo: Pinterest/Navy SEALs)

Barawe Raid: The Failed SEAL Team Six Mission No One Talks About

In the annals of military history, certain operations stand out for their success and the invaluable lessons they impart. One such operation was the Barawe Raid, an audacious attempt by the elite

3 years ago

Missions

Gary Gordon and Randy Shughart, two Delta Force snipers who have been awarded Medal of Honor for his actions during the 1st Battle of Mogadishu in Somalia on October 3, 1993 (Photo: U.S. Army)

Gary Gordon and Randy Shughart: The real heroes of the Battle of Mogadishu

The story of courage and self-sacrifice is best portrayed in the heroic story of MSG Gordon and SFC Shughart. Two Delta snipers fought and died in the Battle of Mogadishu. For their

13 years ago

Fallen Heroes

The only photo was taken during the 1st Battle of Mogadishu (the Black Hawk Down incident) on October 3, 1993, in Somalia (Photo: XY)

The Day of the Rangers: An unforgettable moment in military history

The First Battle of Mogadishu, also known as the Day of the Rangers or the Black Hawk Down incident, occurred on October 3-4, 1993, and involved a clash between US Special Operations

13 years ago

Operator Culture