#346 James Lechner – Army Ranger Recounts the Battle of Mogadishu: Black Hawk Down

Lt. Col. James Lechner (Ret.) is a 27-year Army veteran and former Ranger who fought in the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu and later served in Bosnia, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Ukraine. He talks about being wounded with Task Force Ranger, earning the Purple Heart, and going on to command at the Battle of Ramadi with SOCOM and the CIA. He also covers his recent time in Ukraine as a correspondent and advisor with the International Legion, plus his work in drone defense and his book With My Shield.