Army Night Stalkers in Action

On October 3, 1993, Chief Warrant Officer Michael Durant was sent on a dangerous mission to help stop a brutal warlord from seizing control of the African country of Somalia. Michael was a helicopter pilot for the U.S. Army’s elite special operations force known as the Night Stalkers. His mission was to fly U.S. Army Rangers into the heart of Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, so that they could capture the warlord. Would Michael be able to carry out this risky mission?

Young readers will meet the fearless soldiers who bravely serve our country and get an inside look at how they train for and carry out their dangerous missions. From rescuing prisoners to capturing terrorists, no job is too tough for the Army Night Stalkers.  Full-color photos and dramatic real-life stories will keep kids turning the pages to learn more. Army Night Stalkers in Action is part of Bearport’s Special Ops II series.