Eyes Over Mogadishu

About the Book

The goal of the book is to educate those who would like to know what Somalia was to those who served there. Most of the veterans of operations there have quietly moved on with their lives after receiving little recognition for their service, while most in the general public only remember the negative aspects of what happened on a single day, 3 October 1993, forgetting the courage shown on that day, and the service of those who came before and after. Eyes Over Mogadishu brings the reader through the whole experience, from preparing for movement, deploying to Mogadishu, and then the return home.

Entertainment Weekly Review (January 2002): "Mike Horan, an Airborne Imagery Intelligence Specialist, offers a firsthand account of life in Somalia from 1992-1995. Horan´s book, Eyes Over Mogadishu: Photos and Stories From a Soldier´s Life in Somalia, is a reality check for the hyper saturated movie. And it serves as a reminder of the daily sacrifices made by the men and women of our armed forces. Grade A"

About the Author

John M. Horan was born in Rochester New Hampshire. At seventeen, he enlisted into the United States Army, serving over half of his twenty plus years overseas, including nine years in Korea, tours in Kuwait and Somalia, and eight years with the 82nd Airborne and 5th Special Forces Group. He retired from the Army as a Chief Warrant Officer in 2001, and continues to serve as a US Government Contractor in the Republic of Korea. An avid outdoorsman, Horan enjoys fishing and hunting, in addition to youth athletics. He lives with his wife, Hyon Suk, and daughters Anita and Jennifer, in Pyongtaek Korea.