William 'Chief' Carlson, a Siksika warrior and member of Delta Force, is remembered for his bravery both in humorous and tragic circumstances. He died in an ambush in Afghanistan while leading a convoy, ensuring the safety of his teammates before succumbing to his injuries.
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The article recounts the life and legacy of William 'Chief' Carlson, a member of Delta Force and a Siksika warrior from Montana.
How Chief Carlson's actions during a Taliban ambush in Shikin, Afghanistan, exemplified his bravery as he sacrificed himself to protect his team.
Why Chief Carlson's story is significant as it highlights the personal sacrifices made by soldiers and the unique experiences they encounter, both humorous and tragic.
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William Carlson came to Delta Force in the mid 1990s. Everyone called him “Chief”, as he was a Siksika warrior from the the Blackfeet tribe of Montana.
William Carlson came to Delta Force in the mid 1990s. Everyone called him "Chief", as he was a Siksika warrior from the Blackfeet tribe of Montana.
William Carlson came to Delta Force in the mid-1990s. Everyone called him “Chief,” as he was a Siksika warrior from the Blackfeet tribe of Montana.
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Geo Hand wrote a wonderful memorial to Chief here. He tells of how, while driving home one night, Chief saw a naked soldier running alongside the road being followed by some much slower MPs. Yeah, weird shit happens on and near Army Bases.
Chief stopped his car, began a foot pursuit, and tackled the naked goober, subsequently handing him over to the Military Police. The really funny part is that the slippery nude dude got away from the MPs and took to running by the side of the road again, where our hero, Chief Carlson, yet again stopped his car, got out, and chased down the guy, this time making sure the MPs had a really good grip on him.
Chief Carlson in Afghanistan
Unfortunately, Chief’s story does not have a happy ending.
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As Geo tells it:
…Chief would die in an ambush in Shikin, Afghanistan, with CIA Ground Branch during a Taliban ambush. He was driving the lead car in a convoy when he was mortally struck by rounds from a burst of machine gunfire. Chief’s last official act was to gun his vehicle’s engine and bring the convoy forward and out of the kill zone, allowing his teammates to recover and maneuver. Chief carried the rifle ahead. That being accomplished, William “Chief” Carlson promptly bled out and died.
May he rest in peace.
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William Carlson came to Delta Force in the mid-1990s. Everyone called him “Chief,” as he was a Siksika warrior from the Blackfeet tribe of Montana.
Geo Hand wrote a wonderful memorial to Chief here. He tells of how, while driving home one night, Chief saw a naked soldier running alongside the road being followed by some much slower MPs. Yeah, weird shit happens on and near Army Bases.
Chief stopped his car, began a foot pursuit, and tackled the naked goober, subsequently handing him over to the Military Police. The really funny part is that the slippery nude dude got away from the MPs and took to running by the side of the road again, where our hero, Chief Carlson, yet again stopped his car, got out, and chased down the guy, this time making sure the MPs had a really good grip on him.
Chief Carlson in Afghanistan
Unfortunately, Chief’s story does not have a happy ending.
As Geo tells it:
…Chief would die in an ambush in Shikin, Afghanistan, with CIA Ground Branch during a Taliban ambush. He was driving the lead car in a convoy when he was mortally struck by rounds from a burst of machine gunfire. Chief’s last official act was to gun his vehicle’s engine and bring the convoy forward and out of the kill zone, allowing his teammates to recover and maneuver. Chief carried the rifle ahead. That being accomplished, William “Chief” Carlson promptly bled out and died.
May he rest in peace.
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Check out this video of Delta capturing an Al-Qaeda suspect in Afghanistan.
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