The Real 'Black Hawk Down': The Battle of Mogadishu | Major Jeff Struecker
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- Опубліковано 15 лип 2024
- Major Jeff Struecker is a former U.S. Army Ranger who took part in the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, made famous by the film 'Black Hawk Down.' He also took part of the invasion of Panama in 1989, and served in Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. Here, he shares the true story of Black Hawk Down, and recalls his career in military service. Major Struecker is currently an author and a pastor.
We had a long conversation with him about his service, which he described in great detail.
Edited by AVC Intern Krista Oliver.
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Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:13 - Guest Intro 1
1:50 - Enlistment and Training
3:37 - Just Cause Orders
7:04 - First Experience of Combat
8:58 - Operation Desert Shield
12:20 - Guest Intro 2
12:48 - Discharged to Somalia
17:35 - October 3rd Mission
19:13 - Ranger Role Explained
21:18 - "I Might Die Tonight."
26:14 - The Scariest Moment of Struecker's Life
28:19 - How Struecker Was Calm
31:42 - The Situation
34:18 - How Do You Protect Yourself?
37:18 - Guest Intro 3
37:52 - Getting Out
42:12 - Thoughts on the Matter
43:18 - Becoming a Chaplain
44:39 - First Chaplain Deployment
47:57 - Chaplain Expectations
49:15 - Guest Intro 4
49:38 - Going Into Combat as a Chaplain
55:40 - Guest Intro 5
56:18 - The Soldiers' Spiritual Life
59:55 - How Strueker Dealt With Things
1:02:57 - Strueker Wants You To Know This About the American Warriors
1:05:14 - Chaplain Restraints
1:07:01 - Life After Being a Chaplain
1:10:32 - Conclusion
" I can't thank enough for what the Malaysian did that night and I can't thank them enough for their courage". Thank you very much Major Jeff Struecker for acknowledging, gratefulness and high respect towards the bravery and dedication of our pride, the Malaysian Army / Warriors rising to the occasion on that day and which was sadly not mentioned in the Black Hawk Down movie. Your statements means a lot to all our Malaysian Army/Warriors especially one fallen Corporal Mat Aznan Awang and his family. You are a true gentleman and officer Major Jeff Struecker. Salute. Please come visit us in Malaysia.
the Malaysian's contributions to the BHD were substantial, and Mr. Strueker mentions them in solid regard. There are two scenes in the movie in which a Malaysian solider displays his authority as APC driver, Ewan McGregor's character SGT Grimes barks at him to start driving immediately ("these vehicles are a bullet magnet, let's go!!"). The Malay soldier barks back, "We go when i'm ordered to, soldier!!" A few scenes later, during the final escape from the city, some impatient Rangers insist on jumping into the already-packed APC, and he tells them authoritatively, "No room, go on the roof!!" So i guess this was the director's way of implying the Malaysians had some sweat in the game.
It would have been cool to see one or two brief scenes of Malaysian soldiers participating in the battle, like, say, firing their rifles. But we got what we got in BHD.
They were pakastani regulat army in those scenes
They couldn't have done it without your guys help and you should be proud. Standing defiant in the face of death to help out another human is the definition of bravery.
@@lancecrocket2391 they were definitely not portrayed by Malaysians or as Malaysians. TIL hollywood shafts asians again.
@@lurkingknight The movie was about the American soldiers obviously, I am sorry you feel the Asians were intentionally screwed but I am sure many who read the book, know the history and especially the men on the ground during that event will never forget the Malaysians. But bear in mind, the reason the Malaysians were called upon was purely due to political reasons from the very beginning after the Clinton administration took over in office. The politicians in Wasington DC (cowards) denied the many requests by American SOF command for heavy armored vehicles and AC-130 gunships, due to their reputation as being bad asses (Delta & Rangers) who don't need that kind of armored vehicles. When time came to ask for help from the UN forces in Mogadishu, Malaysia had the heaviest armored vehicles, so they became the natural choice. Majority democrats and democratic president denied the SOF on site the vehicles they requested. That simple, political bullshit.
Thank God for our brave Royal Malaysian comrades! They came through for our troops when they were needed most! 🇲🇾🇺🇸
The are From Malay Regiments (100% Muslims) on mission to save Christian & Judaism almost. This is amazing! They go ahead with bravery by name of Allah! They're proofed Islam is love, peace, kindness and teaching all positive thoughts... May ALLAH given this veteran hidayah
and am very proud to be somalian 🇸🇴🇸🇴
@Frank Kemp Yes why they silly? So you want to said saving american troops are silly? Or you want to said that troops should not be help?
I think this is the reason every nation should help each other, the most powerful can be in a situation where they need help
You all lost to Somali General 😂
The Malaysian military was grossly underrated for their role during the battle of Mogadishu and Black Hawk down. They received no credit for their actions in the movie Black Hawk down, these men are heroes and they deserve to be recognized for what they did. I doubt any of those brave Malaysians who answered our call when we needed them and came to the aid of the American military during of the battle of Mogadishu will read this but if they do, I would like to personally say thank you 🙏
Let's not talk about that. It was all American.
@@powerplay8355 that’ll be your little secret
They received heavy credit in the book written by Bowden and also the historical documentaries, unfortunately not the movie but the movie was about the Americans and their ordeal, not the Malaysians.
I am Malaysian. Yes we do read anything abt Black Hawk Down. You are welcome.
The Malaysians were portrayed in the movie, why do you have to lie for internet clout?
I met Jeff in early 2005 at Ft. Knox, KY. I think he was a captain at the time and he just finished school to become an army chaplain. Quite a humble God fearing man. I remember him praying for us as we were getting ready to ship out to the box. Never forget that moment I was in the presence of a hero.
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Thank you Major Jeff Struecker for acknowledging our Malaysian Army . Proud to be Malaysian
proud of killing fellow muslims in their own country and kissin americans ass?
What Are you proud of? Killing another Muslim in a country that did nothing to you ?
Bot. You sat in armour.
@@143AD atleast not a keyboard worrior like you lol.. Keep crying
I proud to be Somalia 🇸🇴, but the responsibility of killing innocent people will take/pay America;
I saw some people saying without Pakistan 🇵🇰/Malaysia 🇲🇾 America will not be .. ...
Something like that
And these countries are saying Muslims, and they proud that they helped to Christians rather than Their religion Brothers(Muslims). Be shyness.
Praise God for the brave Malaysian soldiers that volunteered when asked to help save our American lives!
...yes..but as usual US will never mention others in their film...only Sylvestor stallone @ rambo will save US army. Who's malaysians...?
Malaysian will help u
We are maybe in small physical but we have brave heart.
Thanks.
@@salmiyahabdhamid4048 They were seen in the film, with the APCs and in the morning scene you can see them fighting alongside the Rangers.
35:00 Malaysian soldiers come into conversation
38:31 Thanks Sir..
dude? i think address as Sir is more appropriate
dudeeeeeeeee, he is Major Jeff Struecker dudeeeee..i respect u Major Jeff/ Sir Jeff
Pakistan army runs for wars 😂🤣
Thank you Sir for telling .the truth about the BATTLE OF MOGADISHU.
@@lovevivo9182 tea is fantastic,
God bless u mejar for telling the truth about what happen in black hawk down tragedy and about our brave Malaysian rangers .... I proud to be a Malaysian....
Thank you from America...
Lots of footage of Malaysian soldiers on FUNKER530. They are bad motherfuckers. Well trained and they never leave a man behind. True heroes.
I didn't know of their contributions to this battle. Brave and honorable fighters. From now on, I will remember them and honor them as heroes. Thank you, Malaysians! Bless you all!
Allah will punish you for being the devils lapdog.. imagine being proud of killing poor Muslim people who are being bullied by America because there is the prospect of oil in Somalia.
@@ozz7602 bro don’t even bother Somalis warned Malaysians and Pakistani’s the consequences for being involved and told them and the Pakistanis to leave because they was Muslims. They all got slaughtered there, they are watering down what actually toke place because their embarrassed the whole city fought against them I have so many family members that was there and witnessed it all. Somalis are proud what they done to these guys.
The Malaysia Armies Personal Carriers..... I can't compliment enough to this guys got for their courageous..... At 35:00. Thank you 🥺🥰 for bringing up Malaysia Armies into your stories. You are the only who brought the truth stories about Somalia about our Malaysia come to the rescue.
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@@143AD
BS Bot
Pakistan tank runway and left malaysian UN humvee complete the mission 😅
God bless you! Thank you to the Malaysian forces that fought and died.
Bless you all too..
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I am proud of being a Malaysian I didn’t expect Malaysia to be mentioned in a war. It’s okay for countries to help each other. In the end, I still hope that the relationship between the two countries will get better and better.
@Justin Y. Yes, if there are any mistakes in my writing, I apologize to the people who saw my comment
@Justin Y. Malaysia mission just to save us army not to kill somalia army.. Because we are Muslim brother
@@amirunsyazwan2179 you understand Somalia is the home of the Sahaba and you came and faught their descendants
They helped becouse they were the only soldiers who are islam and in somalia
What are you so proud of? That you helped the US invade yet another country? They came to kill and found themselves in that situation. If some Somali army or any other country for that matter went to the US and got shot at by Americans would you be as ready to help? Or do you only ass lick the US! Embarrassing
Thank you Major, for acknowledging Malaysian Army for their commitment and bravery. ❤️ God bless you. 🙏
Thank you Major Sawmi for your information, knowledge, and service along with all the Malaysian warriors
.. from an American.
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thank sir.... 😎👍🇲🇾♥️🇺🇲
My uncle was there asst CO Malaysian army Malbatt 2 , Lt Col Rodzi Baharum, now retired by last rank Major General...
Thank you for your Uncle Service to Malaysia and the World. Tabik hormat!
If it wasn't for the Malaysian hero's a lot more life would have lost....
Bless the Malaysians for going to the aid of the Rangers. America has some fine soldiers, sailors and airmen, but are led by clumsy and naive politicians who believe themselves to be the smartest guy in the room. The entire Somalia question was created by a bunch of fat, cigar smoking plutocrats seizing the assets of weaker nations; all of whom have had, and will continue to have their fingers burned. TRUST me, China will be next.
@Irish Jester You're lucky, I'm an expert on international affairs
1) the reason for that was burgers being burgers
2) burgers being burgers
3) burgers don't like China
bullshit
proud to somalia 🇸🇴 Rip in those warriors made that history without military 🪖 vehicle and big weapons ❤❤
That's because we have rules of engagement. If we operate the way the Somalis do, the outcome will be far different.
@@jbizzle1966were you worried about my people at that time😂no that was what you all got it 😂
God bless Major Struecker and the amazing Malaysian soldiers who volunteered to help fellow soldiers. God bless them always!
One of the best scenes in the movie Blackhawk Down was him telling the other soldier, "Everyone feels the same way you do. It's what you do right now that makes a difference."
That was to Keni Thomas (Thomas now has a song called “Send me.”
@Arthur Stuwell kenni thomas roped in with one of the Hawk crews from what I understand, super 68 was his bird the one with Gordon and Shugart
@Arthur Stuwell I got it mixed up for a minute, Brad Thomas was on the convoy, keni Thomas roped in from super68
@@CSAFD That's correct
Crying during that scene of the movie and gommie cryin now💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Damn! This guy is the real black hawk down! Much respect! I love that movie
Thank you Sir..!
It’s refreshing too hear he was scared before going back into the city, fear stops people from doing many things
proud to be malaysian army right now..1RAMD
Apa kau sembng budak²
Thank you Malaysia...
fak
@@amirulikmal3231 ko yg budak
@@wacitomoussy3783 u fak
No one said or typing simple word "THANK YOU" for the bravest MALAYSIA Battalion, MALBATT 2... 🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾
Ku Arrowz and Pakistani
@@MohammedAli-zh8kf pakistani ran away, please watch and listen the video carefully
@@abdisamadfaruuq3505 we came to rescue not to war dumbass
Pakistan run away with they tank..
Xyah la... Dh supa mcm merayu suruh depa ngaku askar selamat depa. Biaq kita ja taw, negara maju mcm US depa ada ego yg tinggi msti la dia xmau mengaku dia dibantu askar negara lain
'Leave no one behind', thats the reason that the battle last almost 24 hours. The courage that these soldiers shows is way beyond most of people can understand.
I watched the movie so many times, and be able to hear the account from the soldier that was in the battle really makes me feels the courage and braveness these men projects. I can only wish that people will give them more credits than they deserve.
I concur💪🏻😎🤘🏻
Go straight to minute 35 to see and hear how Mj. Jeff commendthe Malaysian forces who came for their rescue. In reality, if not because of the Malaysian armor vehicle none of the survivors alive today to enjoy every modern day today...
His life needs to be turned into a movie. What an amazing story.
@Marley Eastwood His life, Black Hawk Down was just one part of his whole story.
@Marley Eastwood yeah that was the movie where the yanks got annihilated and eventually pulled out.
@@mrmurphypiers1241 19 American dead to roughly 1000 enemy dead. I wouldn't exactly call that being annihilated. Don't be disrespectful.
@@mrmurphypiers1241 don't be dumb. he even said Americans were without proper air support, tank support and naval ship support that they asked for repeatedly that was declined by the Clinton administration.. so 19 dead vs thousands dead shows you how elite Americans were. yes we depended on Malaysia to help. how did they help?? TANKS.
@@tylergreen3871 did they count the dead?
Damn... I had to stop the video to walk around my house and cry a few times watching this. It's so hard to imagine the horror and doom that this man and fellow soldiers were feeling when told they need to go back out and help. God is smiling down upon you Jeff, you're such an awesome person. God bless.
Major Struecker describing that scene of that reluctant guy eventually deciding to go back with the three-vehicle convoy just gave me goosebumps.
I've watched a number of these interview. This is one of the very best. What an interesting gentleman. Welcome home, sir. Welcome home.
This guy and Tom Satterly have some amazing stories
The bullet casings on the road part was actually pretty intense. You can tell how surreal it was to him. Brave men and amazing what the Malaysian personnel did.
I could sit here and listen all day to Pastor Struecker. All I can say is wow, what a man!!
"DON'T YOU EVER TOUCH MALAYSIAN TIGER!" 🐯🇲🇾🐯
Yes, stop killing malaysian tiger cuz when disturb them they wii go insane
I touched them
@@koinodiscoqueen chad
wtf are you taking about, literally somalis leave coz you are muslim, but try again to save Americans😂
@HAZIQ MUKHRIZ BIN HAIROL RIZAM Moe i don't respect puppets
Finally at 33:29 he mention about malaysian people to help them all together! the real history will never change it! Never Forget in history ever!
Our people make good soldiers...
And he shows them great respect, proves they were heroes too
Pakistanis Too
I agree with you.. Salute to all veterans from Malaysia, US dont forgot too Brunei
@@ranaabdullatif402 No...
Thank you for your service and the courage to go back into the fight.
Many Somalis were very thankful and appreciative of the USA peace efforts in helping the suffering Somalis. Many Somalis opposed the warlord named Aidid who's militia were responsible for dragging USA troops in the streets of Mogadishu. The USA soldiers would even admit that Somalis were very generous and welcoming to them. You cant generalize all Somalis for what one warlord did. The vast majority of Somalis opposed warlord aidid. The USA covered up a civilian massacre that killed over 200 people. This made many Somalis who opposed aidid support him. Many angry mobs were mad about the USA bombing a building were clan elders discussed a peace initiative and ways for warlord aidid to pursue peace with the USA. When the USA bombed that building and killed over 200 people, many Somalis turned against the USA. Read this article. www.thedailybeast.com/did-the-us-cover-up-a-civilian-massacre-before-black-hawk-down
Mr Hassan Ali Honoolato Inshallah stop linking shitty false news sites you dummy
@@mrhassanali3297American puppet
The director should have interviewed him before making black hawk down movie to ensure the whole true story of the incident (or battle so call).
That's Hollywood for you. The real truth in real life is never portrayed as it should be. We just know by experience that there was more to the story.🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲❤❤❤
i stumble on this video..watched it till tue end of it..the most best part is in the minute 33 moments when he said "i cant T.q enough for Malaysian arm forces for doing such a good job..they stayed during the whole rescue ops.." i rest my case!!this confirms and ends all the rumors about 'Blackhawk down' and about not just the bravery also the gallantry of my Proud ANGKATAN TENTERA MALAYSIA arm forces!!
Allahuakbar!! i as a Malaysian am proud and always be proud of every branches of my Angkatan Tentera Malaysia armforces!!
That's kufr attacking somalia
Thank god major you still alive to tell about this story.. God blessed you..
What a humble guy, A Real Hero, God Bless you..!
Humble? Really? He was talking like Noone wanted to fight....
@@SuperSonofsatan given his circumstances and his teammates besides him at the time, yeh I’d be scared shitless
humble??? innocent by killing children and women
Hero for invading someone’s country wtfff since when did burglar’s become hero’s 🤔
Which god?
Thanks Major Jeff Strueker... As A Malaysian, I Put My Respect On You Sir... 🙏☺
Have heard quite a few interviews with this gentleman including some videos of talks he has given. But this by far, is the best one yet with plenty of new information that he has not mentioned previously. Thank you all who has served their country.
Lost a great friend Tom Fields in Mogadishu. Still breaks my heart thinking about it. Haven't forgotten about you Tommy.
Rest in piss and never come back to Somalia again
This is by far one of the greatest historical channels out there! War from the view of those who where sent to fight it, an absolute must watch!
Also take note the bravery of Leftenan Adnan during the war of Bukit Chandu in Singapore during World War II...I am truly proud of Lt. Adnan as he was a Malaysian and from Kampung Sg. Ramal in Kajang, Selangor which is where I stay now. Kajang is famous for our food which is SATAY. Anyone coming to Kajang? I will gladly be your host ;)
What an amazing man!Thank you Major Jeff Struecker for your service.God Bless You!
🇲🇾 Malaysia ❤❤❤
Thank you for your service and sacrifices.
Thank you malaysian army 🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾 33:28
My dad was in in the early 80s, left to become a pastor, and re-upped after 9/11, serving 3 tours in Iraq and Afghanistan as an Army Chaplain. I remember him mentioning he met 'some of the guys that were there' as we watched Black Hawk Down. It's amazing to hear peoples stories and what they faced to protect the men next to them!
Wow. What an amazing story of courage and dedication to service, both as a Christian and also as a dedicated Army Ranger. I think it is especially important to talk to audiences that have no real knowledge of the military and what they do, and how much of their lives is given to their country.
Yeah, that's why them Rangers had to call Pakistan for the rescue, you should be thanking them and not your rangers or yourself being a Christian lol, Muslims saved you out of Somalia.
@@wacayssuleyman2380 - You didn't pay attention. They do say studying the Quran clouds your brain. He says the Pakistanis, even though they were in tanks, RAN AWAY AT THE FIRST SOUND OF GUNFIRE. Re-watch it. The Malaysians, also Muslims, in armored personnel carriers, did stay through the night of the firefight, but the Americans did 98% of the fighting.
Muslim fighters also excel at killing unarmed women and children.
@@corn_pop6082 you don't say that last line pls? LOL, that's blasphemous to hear that line from an American whose Army's made a living outta killing innocent human beings all over the whole world lol, they don't even care what gender it has to be. But I got you, you're one of those that got brainwashed from watching those much Hollywood bs, let alone Somalis even them kids In Iraq could end you if they had anything close to the weapon you guys possess.
@@wacayssuleyman2380 Pakistan didn't help at all. When they got shot at they ran.
Wacays Suleyman muslims cry and drop their weapons in firefights against Americans...
This guy has seen it all. What stories he has told. Amazing human!
yea.. and im proud as a Malaysian chinese to join up the Malaysian Armed Forces
God bless our Veterans. Thank you so much for your sacrifices Jeff! 🇺🇸
Thank God for Jeff Struecker and thank you Jeff for your service. I am in awe.
He spoke to my rip class at graduation. Dude is a beast.
@yortzandat ranger indoc.
Badmfer school.
No he is a Christian just look two comments up.
Thank you sir,salute from malaysian..you honestly talk about the truth of mogadishu,the truth of our brave malaysian armies..really appreciate it..salute 4 you👍👍👍
More anti white Malay bot stuff. Proof it Bot?
Excellent interview (even with the bizarre camera shots of his hands). I am honored to have served with others that were previously in Mogadishu. They gave full measure...Thank you for your continued service Major Strueker.
First and foremost, thank you for your service! Having watched "Black Hawk Down" at least several dozen times by now, it is absolutely amazing to hear first-hand account of what transpired that day from somebody who was actually there...
35:00
Thanks 🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾
MALAYSIA ROYAL REJIMEN FORSE
it was the standard infantry...
And it was can't imagine how Malaysia Special Force....
Proud to be Malaysian People
Luarbiasa
*Special Force
Proof your Malaysian, Bot?
@@143AD nasi lemak sedap
@@pucukpakudenok3956 I do not understand such language. This is an ENGLISH thread.
The warmth, heart and pure humanness is very apparent in this man. A warrior thru and thru but also a man of strong faith and peace.
Great interview. Major Struecker is an impressive human being. Glad I found your channel!
First thing's first, thank you for your Service, this needs to reach more people but what an interview!!
FIRST THING FIRST SAY THE COUNTRY NAME THAT JUST SAVE YOUR SOLDIERS
Thanks Major Jeff Struecker for your appreciating our bravery Royal Malaysian Armed Forces RAMD 19 MECHANIZE. Your story about them are same like they told us a bit. In my home town here, there are one retired soldier from RAMD 19 on your mission there named Mr Tukirin staying at the same home town near me. Near my house here. Being a wise soldier is tough!
Our new movie story will come out soon named "BAKARA" Malaysia Version same director from "PASKAL". My younger brother saw them on shooting set near training ground. WE WILL BE GLAD IF YOU JOIN US HERE WATCHING THE STORYLINE WITH US. THANKS MAJOR JEFF.
ua-cam.com/video/91H3iqDzCbI/v-deo.html
I'm from the future to invite you back to this same comment, MALBAT: MISI BAKARA is on the air now (August 2023). I am so proud to live amongst the great warriors soldiers 19RAMD (MEC).
@@asmaziana9803Malaysians are proud they killed their fellow somali muslim brothers
Amazing video, amazing person. More recognition needs to be made to him and what he and others have done for our country. Thank you for this video
What a cool guy
God bless all of our Veterans!
Your god is a fairy tale, asshole.
@@tonym2513 Stop it, get some help. A.
@@tonym2513 maybe (I am an atheist) but I wish people like you were a fairy tale. Waste of life
@@cyclone8974 Well he aint wrong, its all fairy tales, and people get killed because of this non sense.
Which god?
One of the best interviews!
What an incredible life story. I could have walked past him and his family in the grocery store and never knew how incredible his experiences were.
Thanks to Malaysian Army, they are the one who rescued US Army including him. MALAYSIA 🇲🇾 BOLEH
Wow. What a wonderful human being. I knew men like him as an active duty Marine. They are the glue that keeps everyone's sanity together. I thank God for people like him. They truly make the world a better place.
Semper Fi, Chris!
Sir, it was a pleasure to serve with you at KAF. Thanks for all the counsel and prayer you gave me! Hooah-Lujah!
We need compassionate yet tough leaders like this man
Proud n full respect for Malaysian royal force, and proud to be malaysian
BS. BOT.
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@@143AD u are the real bot
I've watched this a few times.
It is such great interview.
I will probably watch it a few more times in my life.
I don't know how people can muster up that much bravery.To go into a violent situation like that is beyond human.
Truth Black Hawk Down
Thanks to Royal Malaysia Regiment ( Mechanised ) as QRF in Somalia then, who put their troopers life on the line to saves the very life of stranded American Rangers and Special Force and bring most of them out safely.Rest in peace Lance Corporal Aznan Mat Awang, the trooper driver of Malaysia condor that sacrifice his life to ensured the survival of his Malaysian troopers and US personnels in his APC.Malaysia APC stayed for hours to ensured every surviving members of Malaysian and US personnels are brought out either dead or alive for nobody will be left behind.The truth should not be reprossed or erased for the convenient of others.
Royal Malay Regiment not malaysia
The fact remains..they didn't achieve nothing..they just lost lives and massacred many other innocent civilians ..the best solution was to negotiate with the warlords
Did you know Malaysian regiment negotiated with Gen. Eydid to open a corridor in order to end the battle and save the American soldiers and save the city from the American revenge. They agreed and Gen.Eydid conveyed to his officers and due the chaos some of his unit received late the order that was the Malaysian regiment had to fight in some area while other areas where in ceasefire. Malaysian troops saved the day and many thanks to them... btw i was kid living around 1.5km north of fighting spot. This information i heard from older sources close to the Genaral Eydid RIP
You know once the dust settles some like to hold their head high even tho they didn't do much just hopes Noone notices...
@Irish Jester he did violate human rights and killed many. But the methods Americans took to search and captured was totally misleading and adding fuel into fire. The first major raid was biolong point. There a meeting between Gen. Eydid and clan elders from almost all tribes in Mogadishu ( majority from his tribe) including famous Somali journalist who were to report. The main point was the elders to advise and tell the General to surrender since there are no match against US forces and end this guerilla warfare against UN forces especially US forces. According to people who familiar with this incident. A country (allegedly Italy) whose part of UNISOM peacekeeping force gave the General and intelligence report that was imminent attack on his location and he get out before US forces. The US forces came with their Apache gun ships and other helicopters and butchered the place for hours. More than 70 respected elders and famous reporter (Ibrahim Afgoye) murdered in incident. That's what the whole rage against American forces begin and many angry people joined at he General ranks before the black hawk battle there was an intensified guerilla warfare against US forces which US soldiers died and then Black hawk down battle. I hope you get and you can search via Google about this incident. US Command arrogance created the mess. Thanks
His hand movements while talking, made my imagination go wild. Like he was reliving it scene by scene. Insane bravery, thank you Major for your service!
This is 100% one of my top favorite movies it never gets old and I enjoy it every time with the exact same intensity
Thank you for your leadership, sir. Both as a Ranger combatant. And, in the intensely critical calling as Ranger Chaplain. Incredible.
I wish as a much younger guy
that I would have had that amount of fortitude and grit.
Thank you for what you did.
God Bless you and our country.
Thank you defending us.An excellent interview with great questions. Thank you🇺🇸✝️
Awesome testimony. Thank you and all men and women that serve our great nation
Thank you for this Interview. It really touched me to hear this story. Thank you for your service major.
The rescue mission was planned and executed by CO of Malay regiment to move in undercover of darkness. The rescue mission was on life telecast back to Msia.
A HERO is the one that is heading towards harms way and keeps going. Maj.Jeff Struecker is not only that but an humble man who deserves the highes honor and respect. Thanks for your service and devotion Sir. Greetings from Mexico City
I got to meet Major Struecker when black hawk down came out, I was in the Civil Air Patrol in Rome, Ga, I was the greeter at the door, he was the point convoy driver going back in for reenforcement, he broke down the movie as we all watched the movie together, this man is an amazing human, it was a treat that I will never forget and I will continue to tell people about
This was one of the best interviews i have ever heard. Thank you for your service! You have served and yet you serve still.
I had the opportunity to train with the Rangers in Fort Lewis circa 1977. I was a 20 year old rifleman who though he knew a thing or two. After two weeks with the Rangers, I realized that I had much to learn and these "Quiet Professionals" were the finest soldiers I had ever met. Major Struecker is a perfect example of that professionalism.
I want this person to be my president . Or any man he thinks that should run the show. Most democratic or even communist military heads don't want war. They know what and war is death to everyone. We should all be worried about the beaurocrats they are the true killers psychopaths that we need to stop
Thank you Jeff!!! May u continue to receive Gods blessings!!!
He looks ridiculously young for someone his age. What a champion. Praise God! And even though I am Australian, we are allies, thank you for your service for God and country! ❤️
I'm a retired 11 b Army combat vet since 2016, Thank you very much Major for your service Sir, and your continued service in helping our active and vets still battling.
you'd think that exposed machine gunners would have heavy face covering helmets that stop normal rifle rounds instead of being an easy kill shot through the face/dome.
@neglectfulsausage7689 That face shield description beings to mind the ones that Greek leader Leanidas used in 300
Amazing. Wonderful. Truly, God Bless you Major Strecker.
.... What an amazing Man .. Great Interview .
The best interview on this subject ever... Fantastic.
Fantastic video. Keeps what our soldiers are dealing with overseas in perspective. Doubt we’ll ever know the half of what’s been done and sacrificed in our interest. God bless our soldiers and their families.
Having come from a military family and having members of my family serve in the Army in Iraq and Afghanistan even today our daughter is in Afghanistan and has been she's also been in the thick of it and Iraq the Lord blesses her every day and we thank him for that we thank him for all the blessings that he gives to our soldiers and we thank them for the service and sacrifice that they give for their country that they love so much and thank you sir what a great interview thank you for your service and sacrifice and thank you for standing up for your religion in the thick of battle God bless you your church your family and your members of your congregation and the United States servicemen and women that protect our great country God bless
Getting chills listening to this story
Great interview; thank you all.
Major Struecker spoke at my Infantry graduation, got meet him after the ceremony and he is an incredibly chill dude.
I love the close ups on the hands really immerses you in the interview and isn’t distracting as hell
Hey look everyone, the critic guy is critically criticizing over here! Ope nobody cares...
Another great interview and what a testimony. This man has a well rounded understanding of the human experience. Thanks so much!
Thankyou major jeff. So far only you. Mentioned Malaysia well.
Excellent, thank both of you for sharing this with us.