Black Hawk Down

The formation of and many of the defining events in the history of the 3rd Ranger Battalion happened on October 3rd.

A day after the Mogadishu firefight, Delta’s A Squadron lifted in to bolster a bloodied Task Force Ranger—17 Americans killed, 106 wounded, and Gary Gordon and Randall Shughart earning the Medal of Honor.

A single RPG hit turned a routine mission into a desperate fight for survival, and Chief Warrant Officer Michael Durant lived to tell the harrowing tale of Super Six Four.

I memorized every name in that binder not for duty’s sake, but because knowing the names of my brothers — like Jim McMahon — was how I claimed them as family.

Facing death with relentless resolve, Greg Coker and his team embodied the audacity to rise, fight, and conquer against all odds—proving once again that true warriors never quit.

In the throes of the unforgettable Battle of Mogadishu and the heartache of losing a brother, we discovered that courage and audacity are the irreplaceable cornerstones of Delta Force, embodied in the fearless spirit of Sam Foster.

Join me as we dive into the heart of military cinema, uncovering the best films from each decade that capture the raw intensity, dark humor, and unwavering spirit of soldiers across the annals of history.

Rediscover the Battle of Mogadishu, its lasting impact on SOF, and the lessons learned from this intense urban warfare encounter.

This shot shows a Delta team in the Pakastini Stadium in Mogadishu just after completing the “Mogadishu Mile.”

Choosing the top 10 war movies of all time is harder than trigonometry. But this definitive list by a combat veteran will help solve that.

Although not shown in popular depictions of the battle, a small group of Navy SEALs from SEAL Team 6 fought in Mogadishu with honor.

The fighting spirit of Task Force Ranger’s commandos is still universally recognized decades after the famous mission.