Battle of Mogadishu (1993)

The Battle of Mogadishu
was part of Operation Gothic Serpent and was fought on 3 and 4 October 1993, in Mogadishu, Somalia


Between forces of the United States, and Somali militiamen
who had support from armed civilian fighters.

A U.S. Army force in Mogadishu,
consisting of U.S. Army Rangers, “Delta Force”; as well as Air Force Combat Controllers, Pararescuemen and helicopters from Special Operations Aviation Regiment, attempted to seize two lieutenants during a meeting in the city.
Somali militia shot down two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters.
The subsequent operation to secure and recover the crews of both helicopters turned inti an overnight standoff in the city.
The battle resulted in 18 deaths, 73 wounded, and one helicopter pilot captured among the U.S. raid party and rescue forces.
At least one Pakistani soldier and one Malaysian soldier
were killed as part of the rescue forces.
American sources estimate between 1,500 and 3,000 Somali casualties

The Battle of Mogadishu was part of Operation Gothic Serpent and was fought on 3 and 4 October 1993, in Mogadishu, Somalia Between forces of the United States, and Somali militiamen who had support from armed civilian fighters. A U.S. Army force in Mogadishu, consisting of U.S. Army Rangers, "Delta Force"; as well as Air Force Combat Controllers, Pararescuemen and helicopters from Special Operations Aviation Regiment, attempted to seize two lieutenants during a meeting in the city. Somali militia shot down two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. The subsequent operation to secure and recover the crews of both helicopters turned inti an overnight standoff in the city. The battle resulted in 18 deaths, 73 wounded, and one helicopter pilot captured among the U.S. raid party and rescue forces. At least one Pakistani soldier and one Malaysian soldier were killed as part of the rescue forces. American sources estimate between 1,500 and 3,000 Somali casualties

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Battles of Lexington & Concord (1775)

April 19, 1775

First military engagements of the American Revolutionary War

The battles of Lexington, Concord, near Boston.
The battles marked the outbreak of open armed conflict between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen of its colonies on the mainland of North America.

#Freedom
#RevolutionaryWar


United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)

Happy Birthday to United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)!

U.S. Special Operations Command was established today

1987


Battle of Mogadishu (1993)

The Battle of Mogadishu
was part of Operation Gothic Serpent and was fought on 3 and 4 October 1993, in Mogadishu, Somalia


Between forces of the United States, and Somali militiamen
who had support from armed civilian fighters.

A U.S. Army force in Mogadishu,
consisting of U.S. Army Rangers, “Delta Force”; as well as Air Force Combat Controllers, Pararescuemen and helicopters from Special Operations Aviation Regiment, attempted to seize two lieutenants during a meeting in the city.
Somali militia shot down two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters.
The subsequent operation to secure and recover the crews of both helicopters turned inti an overnight standoff in the city.
The battle resulted in 18 deaths, 73 wounded, and one helicopter pilot captured among the U.S. raid party and rescue forces.
At least one Pakistani soldier and one Malaysian soldier
were killed as part of the rescue forces.
American sources estimate between 1,500 and 3,000 Somali casualties

The Battle of Mogadishu was part of Operation Gothic Serpent and was fought on 3 and 4 October 1993, in Mogadishu, Somalia Between forces of the United States, and Somali militiamen who had support from armed civilian fighters. A U.S. Army force in Mogadishu, consisting of U.S. Army Rangers, "Delta Force"; as well as Air Force Combat Controllers, Pararescuemen and helicopters from Special Operations Aviation Regiment, attempted to seize two lieutenants during a meeting in the city. Somali militia shot down two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. The subsequent operation to secure and recover the crews of both helicopters turned inti an overnight standoff in the city. The battle resulted in 18 deaths, 73 wounded, and one helicopter pilot captured among the U.S. raid party and rescue forces. At least one Pakistani soldier and one Malaysian soldier were killed as part of the rescue forces. American sources estimate between 1,500 and 3,000 Somali casualties

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Airborne Day

Aug 16th
A day designated by the United States Congress to honor the nation’s airborne forces of the Armed Forces.
It was created in 2001 by George W. Bush

 

Buffalo Soldiers Day

Buffalo Soldiers Day is celebrated annually on July 28.
To learn more about the brave African-Americans in the U.S. Army go to: https://www.army.mil/africanamericans/index.html

(10th) SFG (Airborne) established

the first United States Army Special Forces Group “Green Berets” were established (10th) SFG (Airborne)

On June 11, 1952, the first United States Army Special Forces Group “Green Berets” were established (10th) SFG (Airborne)

Today is the ‘Green Berets’ Anniversary

Green Beret Foundation

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@greenberetfoundation

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Buffalo Soldiers Day

Buffalo Soldiers Day is celebrated annually on July 28.To learn more about the brave African-Americans in the U.S. Army go to: https://www.army.mil/africanamericans/index.html

In honor of the first Black Army regiments we observe Buffalo Soldiers Day on July 28 since 1992

The date commemorates the creation of 6 regular Army regiments of black enlisted men in 1866, two cavalry and 4 infantry

The first Buffalo Soldiers Day was in 1992.

Congress passed a resolution creating the day,  President George Bush issued a proclamation in observance of the day July 28, 1992

General Colin Powell dedicated a monument to the Buffalo Soldier at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas in 1992

 

Airborne Day

Aug 16thA day designated by the United States Congress to honor the nation’s airborne forces of the Armed Forces.
It was created in 2001 by George W. Bush Continue reading

Anniversary of the Army Chaplain Corps

The Chaplain Corps is one of the oldest and smallest branches of the Army.

Army Chaplain Corps dates to July 29, 1775,
the Continental Congress authorized one chaplain for each regiment of the Continental regiments

commissioned Army officers serving as military chaplains as well as enlisted soldiers who serve as assistants. Their purpose is to offer religious church services, counseling, and moral support to the armed forces, whether in peacetime or at war.

Anniversary of the Army Chaplain Corps

The Chaplain Corps is one of the oldest and smallest branches of the Army.

Army Chaplain Corps dates to July 29, 1775,
the Continental Congress authorized one chaplain for each regiment of the Continental regiments

commissioned Army officers serving as military chaplains as well as enlisted soldiers who serve as assistants. Their purpose is to offer religious church services, counseling, and moral support to the armed forces, whether in peacetime or at war.

Anniversary of the Army Chaplain Corps

The Chaplain Corps is one of the oldest and smallest branches of the Army.

Army Chaplain Corps dates to July 29, 1775,
the Continental Congress authorized one chaplain for each regiment of the Continental regiments

commissioned Army officers serving as military chaplains as well as enlisted soldiers who serve as assistants. Their purpose is to offer religious church services, counseling, and moral support to the armed forces, whether in peacetime or at war.

Anniversary of the Army Chaplain Corps

The Chaplain Corps is one of the oldest and smallest branches of the Army.

Army Chaplain Corps dates to July 29, 1775,
the Continental Congress authorized one chaplain for each regiment of the Continental regiments

commissioned Army officers serving as military chaplains as well as enlisted soldiers who serve as assistants. Their purpose is to offer religious church services, counseling, and moral support to the armed forces, whether in peacetime or at war.

Anniversary of the Army Chaplain Corps

The Chaplain Corps is one of the oldest and smallest branches of the Army.

Army Chaplain Corps dates to July 29, 1775,
the Continental Congress authorized one chaplain for each regiment of the Continental regiments

commissioned Army officers serving as military chaplains as well as enlisted soldiers who serve as assistants. Their purpose is to offer religious church services, counseling, and moral support to the armed forces, whether in peacetime or at war.

Anniversary of the Army Chaplain Corps

The Chaplain Corps is one of the oldest and smallest branches of the Army.

Army Chaplain Corps dates to July 29, 1775,
the Continental Congress authorized one chaplain for each regiment of the Continental regiments

commissioned Army officers serving as military chaplains as well as enlisted soldiers who serve as assistants. Their purpose is to offer religious church services, counseling, and moral support to the armed forces, whether in peacetime or at war.

Army Reserve Birthday

Formed April 23, 1908 as the Medical Reserve Corps, today’s U.S. Army Reserve has evolved into a global operational reserve force, engaged to support America’s active duty forces.

Army Reserve Birthday

Formed April 23, 1908 as the Medical Reserve Corps, today’s U.S. Army Reserve has evolved into a global operational reserve force, engaged to support America’s active duty forces.

Army Reserve Birthday

Formed April 23, 1908 as the Medical Reserve Corps, today’s U.S. Army Reserve has evolved into a global operational reserve force, engaged to support America’s active duty forces.

Battles of Lexington & Concord (1775)

April 19, 1775

First military engagements of the American Revolutionary War

The battles of Lexington, Concord, near Boston.
The battles marked the outbreak of open armed conflict between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen of its colonies on the mainland of North America.

#Freedom
#RevolutionaryWar


United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)

Happy Birthday to United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)!

U.S. Special Operations Command was established today

1987


Battle of Mogadishu (1993)

The Battle of Mogadishu
was part of Operation Gothic Serpent and was fought on 3 and 4 October 1993, in Mogadishu, Somalia


Between forces of the United States, and Somali militiamen
who had support from armed civilian fighters.

A U.S. Army force in Mogadishu,
consisting of U.S. Army Rangers, “Delta Force”; as well as Air Force Combat Controllers, Pararescuemen and helicopters from Special Operations Aviation Regiment, attempted to seize two lieutenants during a meeting in the city.
Somali militia shot down two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters.
The subsequent operation to secure and recover the crews of both helicopters turned inti an overnight standoff in the city.
The battle resulted in 18 deaths, 73 wounded, and one helicopter pilot captured among the U.S. raid party and rescue forces.
At least one Pakistani soldier and one Malaysian soldier
were killed as part of the rescue forces.
American sources estimate between 1,500 and 3,000 Somali casualties

The Battle of Mogadishu was part of Operation Gothic Serpent and was fought on 3 and 4 October 1993, in Mogadishu, Somalia Between forces of the United States, and Somali militiamen who had support from armed civilian fighters. A U.S. Army force in Mogadishu, consisting of U.S. Army Rangers, "Delta Force"; as well as Air Force Combat Controllers, Pararescuemen and helicopters from Special Operations Aviation Regiment, attempted to seize two lieutenants during a meeting in the city. Somali militia shot down two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. The subsequent operation to secure and recover the crews of both helicopters turned inti an overnight standoff in the city. The battle resulted in 18 deaths, 73 wounded, and one helicopter pilot captured among the U.S. raid party and rescue forces. At least one Pakistani soldier and one Malaysian soldier were killed as part of the rescue forces. American sources estimate between 1,500 and 3,000 Somali casualties

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Buffalo Soldiers Day

Buffalo Soldiers Day is celebrated annually on July 28.
To learn more about the brave African-Americans in the U.S. Army go to: https://www.army.mil/africanamericans/index.html

(10th) SFG (Airborne) established

the first United States Army Special Forces Group “Green Berets” were established (10th) SFG (Airborne)

On June 11, 1952, the first United States Army Special Forces Group “Green Berets” were established (10th) SFG (Airborne)

Today is the ‘Green Berets’ Anniversary

Green Beret Foundation

Home


@greenberetfoundation

#GreenBeretFoundation
#SpecialForces #GreenBeret #June11th1952


Battles of Lexington & Concord (1775)

April 19, 1775

First military engagements of the American Revolutionary War

The battles of Lexington, Concord, near Boston.
The battles marked the outbreak of open armed conflict between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen of its colonies on the mainland of North America.

#Freedom
#RevolutionaryWar


United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)

Happy Birthday to United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)!

U.S. Special Operations Command was established today

1987


Battle of Mogadishu (1993)

The Battle of Mogadishu
was part of Operation Gothic Serpent and was fought on 3 and 4 October 1993, in Mogadishu, Somalia


Between forces of the United States, and Somali militiamen
who had support from armed civilian fighters.

A U.S. Army force in Mogadishu,
consisting of U.S. Army Rangers, “Delta Force”; as well as Air Force Combat Controllers, Pararescuemen and helicopters from Special Operations Aviation Regiment, attempted to seize two lieutenants during a meeting in the city.
Somali militia shot down two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters.
The subsequent operation to secure and recover the crews of both helicopters turned inti an overnight standoff in the city.
The battle resulted in 18 deaths, 73 wounded, and one helicopter pilot captured among the U.S. raid party and rescue forces.
At least one Pakistani soldier and one Malaysian soldier
were killed as part of the rescue forces.
American sources estimate between 1,500 and 3,000 Somali casualties

The Battle of Mogadishu was part of Operation Gothic Serpent and was fought on 3 and 4 October 1993, in Mogadishu, Somalia Between forces of the United States, and Somali militiamen who had support from armed civilian fighters. A U.S. Army force in Mogadishu, consisting of U.S. Army Rangers, "Delta Force"; as well as Air Force Combat Controllers, Pararescuemen and helicopters from Special Operations Aviation Regiment, attempted to seize two lieutenants during a meeting in the city. Somali militia shot down two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. The subsequent operation to secure and recover the crews of both helicopters turned inti an overnight standoff in the city. The battle resulted in 18 deaths, 73 wounded, and one helicopter pilot captured among the U.S. raid party and rescue forces. At least one Pakistani soldier and one Malaysian soldier were killed as part of the rescue forces. American sources estimate between 1,500 and 3,000 Somali casualties

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Airborne Day

Aug 16th
A day designated by the United States Congress to honor the nation’s airborne forces of the Armed Forces.
It was created in 2001 by George W. Bush

 

Buffalo Soldiers Day

Buffalo Soldiers Day is celebrated annually on July 28.
To learn more about the brave African-Americans in the U.S. Army go to: https://www.army.mil/africanamericans/index.html

(10th) SFG (Airborne) established

the first United States Army Special Forces Group “Green Berets” were established (10th) SFG (Airborne)

On June 11, 1952, the first United States Army Special Forces Group “Green Berets” were established (10th) SFG (Airborne)

Today is the ‘Green Berets’ Anniversary

Green Beret Foundation

Home


@greenberetfoundation

#GreenBeretFoundation
#SpecialForces #GreenBeret #June11th1952


Battles of Lexington & Concord (1775)

April 19, 1775

First military engagements of the American Revolutionary War

The battles of Lexington, Concord, near Boston.
The battles marked the outbreak of open armed conflict between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen of its colonies on the mainland of North America.

#Freedom
#RevolutionaryWar


United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)

Happy Birthday to United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)!

U.S. Special Operations Command was established today

1987


Battle of Little Big Horn 1876

June 25, 1876 – June 26, 1876

  • Custer’s Last Stand
  •  in southeastern Montana Territory
  • Lt Colonel George Custer and the 7th Cavalry are wiped out by Sioux and Cheyenne Indians at the Battle of Little Big Horn
  • 31 officers, 586 soldiers, 33 Indian scouts and 20 civilian employees
  • June 26 = 262 were dead, 68 were wounded and six later died of their wounds
  • overwhelming victory for the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho, who were led by Crazy Horse & others

Battle of Little Big Horn 1876

June 25, 1876 – June 26, 1876

  • Custer’s Last Stand
  •  in southeastern Montana Territory
  • Lt Colonel George Custer and the 7th Cavalry are wiped out by Sioux and Cheyenne Indians at the Battle of Little Big Horn
  • 31 officers, 586 soldiers, 33 Indian scouts and 20 civilian employees
  • June 26 = 262 were dead, 68 were wounded and six later died of their wounds
  • overwhelming victory for the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho, who were led by Crazy Horse & others

Battle of Little Big Horn 1876

June 25, 1876 – June 26, 1876

  • Custer’s Last Stand
  •  in southeastern Montana Territory
  • Lt Colonel George Custer and the 7th Cavalry are wiped out by Sioux and Cheyenne Indians at the Battle of Little Big Horn
  • 31 officers, 586 soldiers, 33 Indian scouts and 20 civilian employees
  • June 26 = 262 were dead, 68 were wounded and six later died of their wounds
  • overwhelming victory for the Lakota, Northern Cheyenne, and Arapaho, who were led by Crazy Horse & others