Jim West

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Quiet weapons, silent wars; Special Forces in Bolivia

The following is an excerpt from retired Special Forces Warrant Officer Jim “Smokey” West’s upcoming memoir.  Learn more about Jim by checking out his website, American Extension Fighting.  The village consisted of an adobe, clay, and dirt shanties surrounding the town square. The square had some restaurants around it, all featuring five-star dirt floors. There was […]

Special Forces in Bolivia: Quiet Weapons, Silent Wars

The following is an excerpt from retired Special Forces Warrant Officer Jim “Smokey” West’s upcoming memoir.  Learn more about Jim by checking out his website, American Extension Fighting.  The village consisted of an adobe, clay, and dirt shanties surrounding the town square. The square had some restaurants around it, all featuring five-star dirt floors. There was […]

Never Underestimate the Bad Guys

I retired 180-A, Special Operations Technician, and spent the majority of my Special Forces time working in Central and South America. I earned a CIB in Operation Desert Storm before my retirement in 1992 and was a member of the coveted P.I.G Team, also known as a “Green Light” Team in 7th SFG. I am […]