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Michael John Durant [1] (born July 23, 1961) is an American veteran, former pilot, businessman, author, and political candidate. He was involved in the "Black Hawk Down" incident while serving as a U.S. Army pilot, [2] and ran unsuccessfully in the Republican primary for the 2022 United States Senate election in Alabama .
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Nov 29, 2017 · Mike Durant is a former helicopter pilot who flew in the Battle of Mogadishu in 1993, where his Black Hawk was shot down by a rocket-propelled grenade. He was taken prisoner by a warlord and held for 11 days, but managed to escape and return to the U.S. He is now a businessman, a writer, and a motivational speaker who shares his story of survival and recovery.
Oct 20, 2021 · Durant, who was captured by Somali militants in 1993, announced his campaign for the GOP nomination to replace retiring Sen. Richard Shelby. He joins a crowded field of candidates, including Trump's endorsed Rep. Mo Brooks and former ambassador Lynda Blanchard.
Sep 14, 2023 · Michael Durant was a U.S. Army Ranger who was captured by Somali forces during the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu. Learn about his story, the true history behind the Black Hawk Down incident, and the aftermath of the mission.
Oct 19, 2021 · Mike Durant, a 22-year Army veteran and a pro-Trump Republican, is running for Alabama's U.S. Senate seat, potentially as early as Tuesday. He was a POW in Somalia in 1993 and wrote a memoir of his 11 days as a captive. He is the CEO of Pinnacle Solutions, an aerospace engineering firm.
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Michael John Durant is an American veteran, former pilot, businessman, author, and political candidate. He was involved in the "Black Hawk Down" incident while serving as a U.S. Army pilot, and ran unsuccessfully in the Republican primary for the 2022 United States Senate election in Alabama.
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Oct 19, 2021 · Mike Durant, a former Army aviator who flew a Black Hawk helicopter that was shot down in Mogadishu, Somalia during the 1993 battle depicted in the book and movie “Black Hawk Down,” today...