Somalia's fight against extremist militants shows signs of success on the streets of Mogadishu

Mogadishu's first line of defense against the next militant attack on Somalia ’s capital ranges from machine gunners in ...
Forgotten Weapons on MSN

How one rifle became a legend in Somalia

Sergeants Randy Shughart and Gary Gordon were posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for their extraordinary heroism during ...
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Mogadishu's Dynamic Defense: Battling Al-Shabab for a Safer City

Mogadishu, Somalia's capital, is bolstering its defenses against al-Shabab with increased security measures. Led by Colonel ...
AOL

Last enlisted soldier who fought in the Mogadishu Battle retires at annual 5K Run

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Saturday marked the 32nd anniversary of the Mogadishu Battle fought in Somalia in 1993. The military community gathered in downtown Columbus for the Annual Mogadishu Mile 5K ...

The US Army is upgrading the awards of 60 special operators for heroism during the 'Black Hawk Down' incident

When two Black Hawk helicopters were shot down in Somalia in 1993, US forces quickly found themselves in a brutal fight for survival.
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Somali government forces end a 6-hour siege at a major prison, killing all 7 attackers

Read full article: 1 injured in early morning Leesburg house fire MOGADISHU – Somali government forces successfully ended a six-hour siege by militants at a major prison located near the president’s ...
The National Interest

“Black Hawk Down” Was an Unheeded Warning from Al-Qaeda

Though unknown to the Clinton administration at the time, at least 10 members of Al-Qaeda were apparently aiding Somali fighters at the “Battle of Mogadishu” in October 1993. In 1993, the United ...