19 years ago today - Blackhawk Down

[Jewmadbro?]

Thank you to all those who served. Gordon and Shughart's story is one that should never be forgotten, they knew how little of a chance they had to survive and did it for fellow soldiers that they didn't know if were alive.

I would recommend Black Hawk Down and In the Company of Heroes (Mike Durant's book about the battle) to anyone.

Only movie I will ever admit to crying during. Gets me every time

[Snatch Napkin]

Once we pulled our guys out, that entire area should have been cut into a smoking ruin in honor of those men.

Too bad we can't do it that way.

[Forever_frost]

Too bad we can't do it that way.

Yes we can. We have the ability, we're just not allowed because politicians and generals are worried about optics. Every one of us in my basic training class had to know this story

[helosailor]

Every man involved is a hero. Davbrucas we appreciate your service that day, you are an example for all of us even though you are too humble to ever admit it.

This times a billion.

I was five months in the service at the time, and wanted some serious payback for what those animals did to our guys.

[Jewmadbro?]

I was a senior in HS when it happened. RIP

I was born the month after it happened. And to all the soldiers out there. I appreciate the sacrifices you make and will never stop being thankful.

[Snatch Napkin]

Yes we can. We have the ability, we're just not allowed because politicians and generals are worried about optics. Every one of us in my basic training class had to know this story

That was my vaguely, generalized point.


I know we have the weaponry to do it, but worldly PC is a bitch with a thorned whip.

[JimD]

This times a billion.

I was five months in the service at the time, and wanted some serious payback for what those animals did to our guys.

Yep especially when they dragged bodies thru the streets.

[Forever_frost]

Yep especially when they dragged bodies thru the streets.

I can't watch that movie or several others because it triggers mania and rage.

[Chili]

I was still in Basic and AIT when all of that went down.. Didn't even hear about it til some time later.

RIP..

[03trubluGT]

Only movie I will ever admit to crying during. Gets me every time

It took me 5 tries to actually watch it.

I had been out of the Corps 18 months when this happened.

[Strychnine]

Bump.

20 years today.

[KBScobravert]

Bump.

20 years today.

Fine bump.

Bagram Afghanistan today, you could find troops running the Mogudishu mile. Full uniform, kit, helmet and weapon with full weight dummies being passed around in crowds.

[motoman]

For anyone interested, there will be a Mogadishu Mile run in Irving this Saturday. Army chaplin Sgt. Jeff Struecker will be there along with a group of former Rangers will be in full gear for the run. I'll be there supporting my buddy, Spc. Ryan Lundeby, who's recently been honorably discharged and moved to Texas (for our gun laws).

https://www.mogadishumile.com

[slow99]

Heroes ... RIP.

[BERT]

Sorry newb, this story is old school classified...

More like "in crowed" classified cause I had no clue and i'm no newbie.

Thanks, Dave, we all owe you one