Chuck Mawhinney, a son of Lakeview, Oregon, and the silent guardian of his fellow Marines, wove a legacy in the jungles of Vietnam with his Remington M40, marking the Earth with the precision of his resolve, forever enshrined in the annals of Marine Corps legend.
In this episode, Jim West and the team navigate through the Green Berets’ history, from Vietnam to 9/11, revealing a journey of resilience and evolution, with Andrew Wilkow leading the discussion.
In the midst of the Vietnam War, as a newly promoted first lieutenant, I navigated the unpredictable dangers and crucial leadership decisions that came with leading a platoon through the dense jungles and uncertain terrains of a conflict that tested both my resolve and my survival instincts.
In the skies over Vietnam, a deadly ballet unfolded daily as SAMs chased American fighter planes in a relentless dance for air supremacy.
Flying in the first bird, my heart raced as we neared the LZ, knowing each assault was a precarious dance between tactical precision and the raw unpredictability of combat.
China’s Type 56 rifle, akin to the AK-47, left an indelible mark in Vietnam, reshaping modern warfare and cementing China’s global role in the exporting of arms.
The Gulf of Tonkin incident, marked by ambiguities and naval confrontations, dramatically escalated U.S. involvement in Vietnam, underscoring the profound consequences of minor events in the geopolitical arena.
Upon returning from Vietnam and joining the G3 staff at XVIII Airborne Corps, I grappled with the public’s eroding trust in the military and the Army’s internal challenges, yet I found renewed purpose in helping shape a force poised for rapid deployment and global response.
Captain Gary M. Rose: From battlefield heroism in Vietnam to a life of post-military service, his story defines true American valor.
In 1969, arriving in the thick of the Vietnam War, I was thrust into the heart of the 101st Airborne Division’s operations near Hue, immersing myself in intense combat tactics, the invaluable leadership of Colonel Dietrich, and the relentless commitment of the ‘Screaming Eagles’ in their relentless mission to secure Thua Thien Province.
Vietnam War hero and Chattanooga native, former Army Captain Larry L. Taylor, to receive Medal of Honor for daring rescue mission in 1968.
Enjoy an excerpt from Chapter 4 of General Johnson’s book, Static LIne: An Airborne Infantryman’s Career, courtesy of SOFREP and the Johnson family.
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