Interviewee: L/Cpl. Russ A. Ecklind
Interviewer: Desirae Howard
Q. Have you ever been in a Black Hawk? If so what was it like?
A. Never in a black hawk, but other military helicopters.
Q. Have you ever been in a combat situation?
A. No, but I was invovled in the Iranian Crisis in 1980.
Q. How long were you a marine?
A. Three years
Q. Have you ever been injured while in combat?
A. No
Q. Have you ever been in another country while you were a marine? Where was it?
A. Yes, Athens Greece, Australia, and Soule South Korea.
Q. Have you ever been in contact with a D-boy?
A. No, I was never in contact with special Forces.
Q. Have you ever been in a raid? How long did it last?
A. No
Q. What type of guns did you use?
A. I was qualified with the M-16, M-60, and 45 Caliber pistol.
Q. How did you feel about the raid in somalia?
A. It was a sad day for those men, maybe we can avoid it happening again.
Q. Do you like the book Black Hawk Down?
A. I liked the movie, never had to read the book.