This country, once peaceful, tore itself apart in a civil war. Clans fought clans, and their people starved while warlords like Aidid hoarded everything. We came in with Operation Provide Comfort, delivering food aid to prevent mass starvation, restoring stability, and rescuing a nation drowning in anarchy. But the fighting only got worse. As part of Operation Restore Hope, U.S. troops joined forces with a multinational coalition. Among the coalition partners were Nigerian soldiers—brave warrior...