Preserving The Oral HistorIES of Combat Veterans
5:10 | Mike Durant recalls the moment during his captivity that things started to look up for his rescue from Mogadishu. His injuries had been bad and he was constantly being moved around the city. Part 3 of 4
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Mike Durant recalls his early life and desire to be in aviation from a young age. Going through training taught him a lot and equipped him for his first experience in combat.
Mike Durant recalls the strategies that he had to employ to keep his morale up. He had to face a multitude of obstacles to keep his injuries under control while he was moved around various locations in Mogadishu. Part 2 of 4
Mike Durant recounts the circumstances depicted in the book and film "Black Hawk Down" that led to his helicopter going down in Mogadishu, Somalia. Mike was taken as a POW and held in captivity for 11 days. Part 1 of 4
Mike Durant recalls a Special Operations mission over Panama in which his squadron was in charge of dealing with a conflict swiftly & effectively.
Mike Durant recalls the circumstances that led up to his release as the situation changes in front of his eyes. To his surprise, he is eventually brought to a UN compound and released. Part 4 of 4
Mike Durant remembers first arriving at the UN compound after he had been released from captivity in Mogadishu. Transitioning back to normal life brought many obstacles but it was a welcomed change.
