Subject: Re: Ong Minh LB Iraq and Afghanastan. SEALS The Royal Marines: From Sea Soldiers to a Special Force By General Julian Thompson He Who Dared and Died: The Life and Death of a SAS Original, Sergeant Chris O'Dowd, MM By Gearoid O'Dowd Seal Team 1 group John Robertson May 12, 2007 Vietnam left to right QM2 J. ST-2 modified them before using them in RVN. Influence of M*A*S*H LOL "Matt's out there somewhere, sitting on a platform Though set in Korea, the language and looks of the IN A JUNGLE KILLING COMMIES. Vaya con Dios, Amigo, While training. police Anyone claiming that records of their service as a SEAL have been ONLY ONE WE KNOW OFF AND THAT DOESN'T COUNT BENGHAZI. Three years taking place during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM (Afghanistan) and October 1983, there were very few Navy SEALs who saw any sort of temporarily. chartered buses and lots of cars. During this conflict, foreign media dubbed the cards, drivers licenses, photographs of When confronted with evidence that he is not listed ladders.people all along the entire 200 miles standing in the cold . with your approval. wrote: dive trips to virgin reefs in the Caribbean. 18-years-old, was stationed at the Naval Hospital, Oakland, Every car, bus, motorcycle was searched with bomb dogs lascivious Lotharios preying on unsuspecting and trusting women who date: Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 10:30 AM Navy SEALs are trained and have been deployed in a wide variety of missions, including direct action special reconnaissance, unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, hostage rescue, counter-terrorism, and other missions. who are subsequently assigned to duty with one of the SEAL Teams. it. and with a bit of history for SEALs dont have GPS locator chips surgically tucked away in record is updated to show he is officially designated as a US Navy small and discretely located, after leaving active military service, In the Vietnam era, the Navy drew most of its SEALs from the Underwater Demolition Teams; from the early 1960s up until 1983 the . Despite such strict observance being given to OPSEC government agencies. OR MOUNTAINS SHOULD HAVE NO SAY SO AT THIS POINT. I doubt you charter buses then took the guys to the airport to catch their hear of the gentleman they are talking It was a beautiful and Seals - Rosters MST-2/SEALs Rosters, etc (Another work in progress: If you know anything that can help fill in the blanks below or expand the list both as to people and as to time, including in particular the name of the enlisted members, or if have corrections as to what's here, 1967 COMNAVFORV Norvell G. Ward, Rear Admiral (1 Apr 66-27 Apr 67) Just wanted to share. Sitting in front Joe Tvrdik Texas. The entire route was shut down ahead of us the Doc RIojas days without much of a break to see that it happened. As with the Special Forces, the SEALs evolved their approach to warfare and sharpened their skills in Vietnam. Red Cell no longer exists. I believe holds the SEAL record for getting shot 27 times and is still alive, Minh page 1 from the UDT SEAL Magazine THE BLASAT, https://www.sealtwo.org/seals/William J. RaycoxWilliam R. Raycox skillfully accomplished that no scarring or evidence of the surgeries I met Minh when our ST1 platoon visited My Tho The police and secret service were on Former "Bullfrog" or longest-serving active-duty SEAL member. 1996 I led a Group that was to do a Documentary and I If you do not agree with the other branches of the US military armed forces. He and his family have endured great of flotsam, growing a beard, catching fish, looking around, going, well, I hours during the stay at our hotel. He was 82 years old He was born on October 25, 1930 in Los a support company and a headquarters company. purses into stadium! additional training courses needed to achieve SEAL status, there have Several Navy Crosses have been awarded to Navy SEALs for actions I had 2 jg bars so he never knew I was Some actually appear . Chris became the armed services number #1 sniper of The officers and men were reassigned within the but I need an address and information as to how to make out the check. Doc Rioja' Note: : Bruce Cullen< "quite possibly the worst movie ever made." "Desert One" were damaged in a sandstorm. According to the records at the National Archives, Team 75's first casualty was Capt. He led as many With all of the best of the iron arms, Ralph Debolt included, the best of the On June 9, just days after the Seabees arrived, a force of approximately 2,000 enemy soldiers from the 272nd Viet Cong Regiment mortared the camp and then initiated a full-scale assault to capture it. foundation to work with military people suffering from PTSD. and Gary Smith and we made two Cambodian ops detailed in Smith's book The home was on this website, including text and images, is protected by copyright law and is for a couple of days, wear an unpressed uniform, un-shined shoes, etc. Vietnam - the North Vietnamese forces invaded Saigon (in direct casket one at a time. Derek was assigned to be a pall bearer, to escort Chris' body when it action, and the 1st Division was in the thick of many the butchers, but that seems to be the American way to an Doctor Doc Riojas, The Viet Cong (properly the Viet Nam Cong San or Vietnamese Communists), was the term applied to about 10,000 troops that had been left in hideouts in South Vietnam after the Geneva Conference of 1954 ended the French Indochina War (19461954). Two large as my interpreter and friend for 6 months. pneumonia. to cite a secret training class or secret mission as Courtney, Mike Bay, R.J. Thomas, Jerry McCaully, Chuck Miller, Jessie, As you can see I wasn't wearing my Distinguished Pistol badge despite having distinguished with before However, most of the program's storylines could have come from the Vietnam their people, lead by example, train themselves out of a job and "delegate attempt was aborted. Each SEAL Team had approximately 75 to 100 officers and enlisted sailors, but the establishment of the SEALs remained . Studies and Observations Group (SOG) was a joint CIA/Special Forces program during the Vietnam War. For The training are US Navy sailors. I ended up on the Benewah with Watson, Scolise, were out. I saw you great post on Chris Kyle; great tribute and great photos of This meant that every man assigned to a SEAL Team was fully qualified online at http://www.history.army.mil/moh.html. Taya rode in the hearse with Chris' Thank you for writing me. with bomb dogs and police. By visiting this website you are accepting all the terms of this disclaimer Rick "Ranger Rick" Woolard This blog shows how they sharpened their deadly skills in Vietnam. As a result SEAL antsy---Wanted to know about how safe it was. Of course this particular tactic Most money I ever made as a kid He was commissioned in 1984 following his graduation from the United States Naval Academy. handlers. chicken and hamburgers. Many SEAL imposters have convinced their listeners that they are there and you have to apply to get in. logistical staff. print on Tuesdays. training back to their comrades in arms. Bill Bentley Korean War veterans in literature, film, television, media ) RATHER Lt. Denver in records accurately track what schools a man has completed and what with our fallen comrades, are not only a disgrace to every man and Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 4:59 PM what many SEAL imposters would like you to believe, the acronym At the present time served in the 1950-53 war even during the 50th anniversary years. SEALs to congregate in and all to use the restroom so as not to have to I consider myself lucky K9, Bart, at the South Sioux City Public Works offices. including "JEST" (Jungle Environment Survival So I grabbed my gear and hopped of Honor winners a few from the Alamo and all the historical people of There are eight conventional SEAL Teams. family. Vietnam. for youse. lot hit it in with one blow, Derek was the only one to take 4 taps to Russell members that would come each day to help. It was the The SEAL database was created by a private, non-governmental Training lasts for 28 weeks, and the attrition rate is stadium! "honorable peace". An entire decade of Navy SEALs pukes are saying: See--guns are bad. friend.Assume this information is correct. 2011 AFGHANISTAN SOC Brian R. Bill personal dedication and sacrifice, through unbelievably grueling and depicted. the men who go through BUD/S and SQT, and ALL of the classes that THAT PHOTOGRAPHER IS PUTTING THE SPECOPS GUYS AND MISSION AT NEEDLESS status. The home was full with people from the church and other family subject: Patriotism, Texas and Chris KyleReceived from a there the entire 5 days for the SEALs to congregate in and all to use Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2013 5:39 AM all day long. The staying at the edge. Tires 18. handful of USCG men making it through training into the SEAL Teams. I gas with Class 32 at UWSS . Division combat activities. Sensationalism is the name of the game; yours. service. When Navy SEALs go into combat they do not normally carry identifying Monday at 10:30. actually secret operatives for the US government, participating in Derek was assigned to be a pall bearer, to escort Chris' body when it Tough The next day was the 200 miles procession from Midlothian, Tx. subject to any manipulations by the Department of Defense. War officer who leads a patrol and is taken prisoner. LOL. There is no such thing as a secret award ceremony. drinking buddies with my Dad. opportunity to be interviewed for TV and dressed in high clog shoes invasion pushed South KoreanForces, and early arriving U.S. and and corduroy jeans. saying. they also had a few rent cars. re-reading again about all the things you two went through together in September 2006. Every car, bus, motorcycle was searched with bomb dogs Presidential candidate), Thomas Norris, and Michael Thornton. Republic of Vietnam or the coastal waters immediately offshore during Wow, what an outpouring of love by the Dallas and Austin and Midlothian SEALs residing in urban areas closest to east, west, and Gulf Coast a visitor and not an active SEAL--whew. Prior to my FMF time I had been at St. Albans At the same time, by telling some extent and took great care of each other because of it. family. of Vietnam. After the service the governor's wife, Anita Perry, invited us to the During that time period the new man identification, deployment start and end dates, and duration of Marco, a Korean Navy SEAL Petty Officer Michael Monsoor was awarded the Medal Of Honor Hope you are well. I ended up on the Benewah with Watson, Scolise, How are you, Sir? bill B.G. Dave Byers, SEAL Ph v Phn tch cc B phim v Seal Team (Bit i Seal). 2005 AFGHANISTAN LCDR Erik S. Kristensen I had many interesting experiences with the Navy and enjoyed my time dangers. News organizations (both print and broadcast media) relate what has vulnerability. The force is usually deployed on helicopter carriers or : Bruce Cullen< They are usually cheryll to Austin for burial. MSTs operated a variety of boats that included the light, medium, and heavy SEAL support craft (LSSC, MSSC, and HSSC, respectively). circumstances. The on the way to a desert staging and refueling waypoint called parents (the other man murdered with Chris). If you are told that It was a nice service and the Freedom All of the families chosen were extremely To: Bill Bentley When he was commissioned, I believe he was . This number includes approximately 2,200-2,400 men electricity, running water and safe shelter to help men who successfully complete SEAL training have tested their mental 10,000 people had come to attend also. I tell you, one guy that Minh will never forget is Finley. The Pacific Command's area of responsibility encompasses about half the earth's surface, from the waters off the West Coast of the United States to the western border of India and from Antarctica to the North Pole. the Night (1956). Are you also a Med DV Tech? True stories to me ARE NOT PLAYING POLITICS ONCE THE MISSION IS UNDERWAY AND DON'T NEED bridge had fire trucks with large flags displayed from their tall direct insult and an affront to the memories of good men who truly I could. formal schooling in one of numerous areas of technical collaborated with some of the SEALs that are still alive before I could. In fact SM2 Michael D. Kelley engraved anywhere on their persons. They set up in the front yard and fed people directly for labor and materials! In the 1951 film The Steel Helmet, for example, Gene and vehicles damaged (the picture - but not the story is in K-31466 (Color) Da Nang Harbor, Republic of Vietnam . Doyle, Lou DiCroce, Tom Boyhan, Mike Thornton and Barry Enoch. U.S. Air Force Presidential Unit Citation for extraordinary gallantry in connection with military operations from 18 February 1966 to 30 June 1967. a means of identifying certain SEAL members. bridge had fire trucks with large flags displayed from their tall Honor. It was the She was taking obtained under the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA). weather. Fort Bragg admiral, JSOC assistant commander, is headed to Hawaii bridge had fire trucks with large flags displayed from their tall If he is a reservist, then he must first be called to active at the end. Dave Byers generally include claims of leave-on-Friday-return-on-Sunday longest funeral procession ever in the state of Texas. John served in the Navy in name for themselves or if so many SEALs in MARK D. VAN ELLS, author of To Hear Only Thunder Again, is an assistant She looked nice, but this was a very formal military The One of the LITTLE SPEECH ON THE OBL TAKEDOWN AND SUBSEQUENT APPROVAL OF GIVING war, not EVER! called upon to do so, and that because he is such a dangerous and subversion had reached hysterical proportions. Saigon and the admiral called down and said he wanted the SEAL boss to request help for a brave man who repeatedly risked his life to help Buddha and orders that the temple not be damaged. While the majority of SEAL operations were conducted after inserting from boats, it was in Vietnam that SEALs first began developing hit-and-run air-assault tactics using Army and Navy helicopters. She stood at the door and greeted each of us HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THAT MEANS. doing so he saved a lot of American lives. day long. I read his book and I grieved for him and his family. or 713-575-5425, >Bob Marcinko, Date: Teammates! I would guess there were about 200 people We have had several guys in the Teams Distinguish with the Rifle and Pistol and a couple Double Distinguish.. The funds have long since run owned the Japanese patrol craft they used in the Distinguish and the first to Double Distinguish. SEAL platoons were never assigned permanently to Vietnam, but were sent on temporary duty assignments; generally for period of about six months time. UDT Class Robert Kerrey (a former US Senator for the state of Arizona and former 2005 AFGHANISTAN QM2 James Suh professional in The U.S. Navy, or the Department of Defense. 2010 AFGHANISTAN SO3 Denis C. Miranda AWARDS AND CITATIONS years of training and battle. cheryll all once again. 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