
Somalia & Ukraine: Army Ranger veteran James Lechner
NatSec Matters
Surviving the Battle in Somalia
A harrowing account of a critical battle in Somalia where an Army Ranger veteran was injured but managed to coordinate fire support and ensure team safety. The chapter also explores the speaker's motivations for joining the military and subsequent involvement in counterterrorism efforts, culminating in their sudden participation in the Ukraine conflict during the Russian invasion.
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