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October 03, 2012

Oct 3-4, 1993: The Battle of Mogadishu

Hard to believe it's been 19 years.

Two Medals of Honor were awarded, to MSG Gary Gordon and SFC Randy Shughart, along with seven Silver Stars, ten Bronze Stars, and an awful lot of Purple Hearts.

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The crew of Super 6-4, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, about a month before the battle.

*corrected via xbradtc


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