NatSec Matters Somalia & Ukraine: Army Ranger veteran James Lechner
Apr 3, 2024
Army Ranger veteran James Lechner discusses his experiences in Somalia during Black Hawk Down and in Ukraine. He shares intense details of missions, survival in battles, and transition to supporting Ukrainian military. Comparisons of unity between Ukraine and the US are also explored.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Mission to Capture General Edede in Mogadishu
02:12 • 12min
Surviving the Battle in Somalia
14:34 • 9min
From Military Advisor to Active Supporter: Experiences in Ukraine Conflict Zones
23:50 • 4min
Ukrainian Soldiers' Unity and Challenges
27:32 • 12min
Contrasting Unity: Ukraine vs. United States
40:00 • 2min