Last enlisted soldier who fought in the Mogadishu Battle retires at annual 5K Run

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Saturday marked the 32nd anniversary of the Mogadishu Battle fought in Somalia in 1993.

The military community gathered in downtown Columbus for the Annual Mogadishu Mile 5K race. This event honors the battle that claimed 18 lives and left 73 wounded.

This year’s honorary event was a little more special to one soldier…

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