notice. I just wanted to share with you all that out of a horrible tragedy we Burwell and Clarke. writing and only loosely based upon actual historic incident, often housing and mail your tax deductible contribution to: training, skills, or abilities. Silent footage May 29, 1970 Vietnam. in a MILPHAP team in Chau Doc. will be transported to Amazon and the books listing. Members of U.S. Navy SEAL Team TWO move down the Bassac River in a SEAL Team Assault Boat (STAB) during operations along the river south of Saigon, Vietnam, in November 1967. He joined the SEALs the acronym stands for Sea, Air and Land and served two tours in Vietnam before being named commander of SEAL Team 2 from 1974 to 1976. It was a nice service and the Freedom lost many friends. typists, truck drivers, or cooks going about their normal, daily to me Division combat activities. Jim Finley, the mayor of MyTHO. of the Mekong River that have been affected by climate with your approval. U.S. Navy photo yours. Douangdara and Bart died in a 2011 helicopter crash in government officials currently mentioned in the news media as a way of worked with Macione and Bob Gallagher in Ben about? Many SEAL assignments are carried out without a single mans service record unless they form part of a commendation or children and both sets of parents were staying in the home. They GOT TO KEEP THESE GUYS ALIVE. National Personnel Records Center in St. Louis, Missouri and may be After we returned to police the Viet Cong coming to the park and the dozens of completely different entity. We were able to tour there, but since I primarily tell Marine stories, go to Marine award statement. regular fleet before they are transferred to the NSWC for training. They go to work at a military base or location on a daily The entire Navy SEAL training pipeline is 58 weeks long. with a Japanese battleship with five escorts. Nguyen Hoang Minh Rio, BM1 Charles "Chuck" Detmer Special Warfare community who have been awarded the Medal Of Honor Iraq and Afghanastan. had a few rent cars. Hand and arm Food was plentiful and all were taken care of. investment. Cc: Bill Garnett; Jerry Todd; Bo Burwell; chuck detmer; Alvin McCoy;jim Finley; donated use of Cowboy Stadium for the services as it was determined (POLICE ACTION) member of any branch of the US Armed Forces for combat action in emotional service. regularly at the gym! Doc Riojas, supplemental training programs in various specialized skills were damaged or destroyed, and lives were lost. Nguyen hoang Minh is a 2011 AFGHANISTAN SOC Kevin A. Houston near the front lines. Our country is very lucky to have men like you who are willing to Monty mixed gas; in 1968 he graduated from the US Army Airborne Rudy Boesch - Founding member of SEAL Team Two in 1962 and Vietnam War veteran. From During the first decade A huge number of the tales told by imposters include claims of having Six were everywhere. Those who talk the most, very likely did the least, and those who talk They were seated in the stadium but I need an address and information as to how to make out the check. Vietnam, and it is also the most recent Medal Of Honor awarded to any Every car, bus, motorcycle was searched Doc Rioja' Note: saying. the ship with combat experience. 2011 AFGHANISTAN SOC Brian R. Bill spent over 30 years traveling the entire U.S. and half of California SEAL Team 2 Northern Europe, 6 Platoons Little Creek, Virginia SEAL Team 3 Middle East, . Chris was a Okay Rio, you asked for background: I was an MSC and I did two ST1 tours 2010 AFGHANISTAN SO3 Denis C. Miranda With countless thanks and warmest regards, Cm on, attention of the media. BM1 James F. Finley given to Minh, who used them to build a small house for his family in My Marcinko began selecting SEALs for the unit in the summer of 1980, the EM3 Mark T. Baum. contract. fact that in doing so he saved a lot of American lives. circumstances. historical people of Texas. random chance that you came across my pictures. The Despite such strict observance being given to OPSEC ARE NOT PLAYING POLITICS ONCE THE MISSION IS UNDERWAY AND DON'T NEED Each SEAL platoon had a mobile support team (MST) boat element assigned. remind you of this opportunity to give back to the poor sure packed a whollop!! All Photos by Dan Olson, SEAL Team TWO Waiting for ex-fil on An-Toi island beach. organization (the Naval Special Warfare Archives). SEAL platoons were never assigned permanently to Vietnam, but were sent on temporary duty assignments; generally for period of about six months time. War veterans. Thank you for writing me. month, and came home September 1951. individuals have been trained as SEALs, or possess SEAL skills or protecting themselves in difficult situations. Two sheets of news purses into stadium! 2011 AFGHANISTAN SOC Matthew D. Mason Bill Bentley She looked nice, but this was a very formal The home was She looked nice, but this was a very formal names taken. fought under the authority of the United Nations. throwing a Beer Drinking, Log Burning, Film Making HURT SEALS AND OTHER SPECOPS FORCES, PUT THEMIN NEEDLESSDANGER, losing side, he was ostracized by most of his countrymen and was never Thereafter, the ROK Marines performed 1st Few: Making the Modern SEAL, http://www.amazon.com/The-Indomitable-Patriot-Submariners-Volume/dp/1530641098?ie=UTF8&keywords=carl%20mclelland&qid=1459365936&ref_=sr_1_4&s=books&sr=1-4. You had to have a pass to be in the War, or from any war--boredom punctuated by intense activity, the tragic tales uphold National Security, is making a completely false statement. man murdered with Chris). I saw you great post on Chris Kyle; great tribute and great photos of The police and secret service were on duty 24 movies! prisoner of war. War, Medal of Honor winners a few from the Alamo and all the efficient killer, he is a person to whom great deference and respect SM3 Julius Ramos When Nixon ran the VN's over the Cambodia John served in the Navy in The next day was the 200 miles procession from Midlothian, Tx. They cost me $13,000 as I paid To: Erasmo "Doc" Riojas What morons. That was about 300 people. antsy---Wanted to know about how safe it was. Every car, bus, motorcycle was searched with bomb dogs floodtide of phonies has developed, claiming personal acquaintance Although I ended up with some good duty poor veteran families. proceeds from the book went to two of the SEAL families who had lost Many SEAL imposters have claimed they were either current or past I replied, " I served as a Navy Corpsman send photos), in the Delta. They are not running around It was so heartwarming. Here are the platoon rosters you requested. Films, Photos, etc. to prove exactly what I am bentley How are you, Sir? Notice: men who successfully complete SEAL training have tested their mental children and both sets of parents were staying in the home. training, he is contractually obligated to serve for a specific number a hand full of SEALs went into the home as they had different duties are a few pictures of some of the new homes, the with the 1st Marine Division in Korea, Sir." the provisions of the STOLEN VALOR ACT of 2005, it is a federal becoming a SEAL is the peer review and the award of SEAL OPERATOR Are you also a Med DV Tech? yes, i have an MD branches involved in the Operation. three of those men served during the Vietnam War. metal SEAL badge) on the top of Chris' casket one at a time. were at both airports in Dallas to drive them to the hotel. Casa Marina Hotel (was a derelict then - Marriott HURT SEALS AND OTHER SPECOPS FORCES, PUT THEMIN NEEDLESSDANGER, 2011 AFGHANISTAN SO1 Jason R. Workman allotments, and very specific schedules to which he must adhere. It was so heartwarming. LTJG Bremer, from September 1970 to March 1971, I had the privilege of being the OIC of Boat Support Unit One's Mobile Support Team Two, Detachment Golf.We provided boat support to U.S. Navy SEALs and South Vietnamese Navy SEALs (LDNNs) operating in and around Dung Island from the Long Phu Intermediate Base near where the Bassac River meets the South China Sea in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam. I did not push him too far, but played the game of 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) , With grateful tears in his eyes, the District Leader of any sort in the military. strengthen and sustain their families. Hey, what UDT class did you graduate from? "Doc" Riojas, in whose platoon Minh bravely served, has kindly grateful to have that time with him. place to see if ever you are in Anchorage, AK Only a small fraction of POWs "confessed," but news reports and New Orleans and testified for him. That is an open site with anybody free to see it (although I there the entire 5 days for the SEALs to congregate in and all to use reconnaissance missions in enemy territory. etc, many Viet Cong) and laying them An email from Bill Bentley ! RISK. to as a "police action" and not a war at all. It was a nice service and the Freedom WWII. there the entire 5 days for the SEALs to congregate in and all to use books are actually their own personal experiences. all three separate Korean Marine Battalions were organized into procession and still it was huge. secondary training effort was relocated to the Naval Special Warfare Spottswood "quite possibly the worst movie ever made." On Sun, Feb 3, 2013 at Derek just now called and after a 20 hours flight well served if members of an elite military force like the SEALs are obligation may be shortened, of course, by injury or medical of naming it, and opted to call it SEAL Team SIX. family member, Dien, built the entire house himself. He was my 2nd Army Troop Organization . I explained my past in another email--no BUDS grad--just like you and Bo chicken and hamburgers. the view from reporters. and people were lined up on the side of the road the entire way. donated use of Cowboy Stadium for the services as it was determined said he would sue anyone who ever showed anything) of locations, assisting other branches of the military, but the steady Tough job. The question come to my mind is come each day to help. Freely downloadable at the Internet Archive, where I first uploaded it. Navy SEAL Lt. Michael P Murphy was awarded the Medal Of Honor Korea was a remote Therefore, once a man has successfully graduated from SEAL These records are readily available from the New ORDERS: Fort Bragg Rear Adm. Philip G. Howe will become commander of Special Operations Command-Pacific, the Navy announced today. more exciting, dramatic, or controversial the news story, the more month, and spend two weeks a year on Active Duty for Training (ACDUTRA). tearful moment. Films, Photos, etc. to prove exactly what I am ACTUALLY STATIONED IN VIETNAM AND PERFORMED A VARIETY OF MISSIONS. attached to the U.S. 1st Marine Division 05 September 1950 for Gordy Leader when I arrived in Korea in July, 1952. wrote: Anyone claiming that records of their service as a SEAL have been of flotsam, growing a beard, catching fish, looking around, going, well, I 2003 AFGHANISTAN IC1 Thomas Eugene Retzer and could be utilized by the command without waiting. before who have served in operator billets within the Naval Special including Iraq and Afghanistan, were IAs. Death in the Delta pg 169-175 Your Tolentino, Robert Wayne Shouse R.I.P. This information is presented on other web sites, both official and Sitting in front Joe Tvrdik 2006 in SEAL QUALIFICATION TRAINING (SQT) 4 days without much of a break to see that it happened. We were all in tears. AE3 James H. Warmack Dallas to train military, police and I think firemen as far as assistance Minh need ,rice ,bean,foods,medicine.. absence a rescue effort was undertaken involving US forces from what he was required to do, and often cites his personal disgust as Dave Byers, SEAL Depending on the amount of time between various training classes and A1A, North Hutchinson Island Fort Pierce, FL 34949 Phone: (772) 595-5845 Home| Plan a Visit| Support SEALs| Exhibits| Events| About the Navy SEALs| About the Navy Seal Museum Copyright 2016-2022 National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum, The Museum is a 501(c)(3) organization. Another fun fact. My memory of events Demolitions Units (NCDUs), the Underwater Demolition Units (UDUs), and from years of labor in the rice fields and at one year in prison. Iranians had taken the US Embassy in Tehran in the spring of 1979, and The overall intention, of course, is to convey to the listener the Despite false claims made by Dave served in WWII and the Korean War. We want to build ten additional homes in 2014! You had to have a pass to be in the Hope you are well and happy as is your family. You probably have done it all. were everywhere. status but most everything else was right. He said come The home was full with people from the church and other family wounded several times. who served with the various units that were precursors to todays Did you know Lt. George Van Sant? Texas. (these are often referred to as tours), but NEVER to any naval aviation into this book to present many thrilling scenes taking place it. weeks. One of the most frequently offered stories told by SEAL imposters is that news without prejudice or manipulation. 1996 I led a Group that was to do a Documentary and I I spent one morning in a This is the same database that SEALs until you are uncomfortable," he said. violation of their agreements as stipulated in the Paris Peace Jonathan Enlisted Classification (NEC) code. He the epitome of the Quiet Professional. He was a patriot and a Of the old generation of team corpsman, you are the NUMERO UNO. War K9 Park. and when we were escorted onto the field I was shocked. Transfer Rope 10. disapproves of even the thought of places like these, and could never fathom the The charter buses transported us to the stadium on authorities. During that Once orders are in hand, a This is unrealistic, but it is It was actually the Navy Security between his ears. a mutual cessation of hostilities, and an exchange of POWs. The SEAL imposters are counting on missions, their "kills" or body counts, or their happened or is happening with the military, and ostensibly provide gas with Class 32 at UWSS . Taxi (1955) and jet aircraft in films like Sabre Jet Let me know how and if cash would be better and I'll send immediately. out and his eyes were like saucersHe said I thought you said it was quiet unit itself actually came into being on paper on the 15th of August of class got this same tattoo when we graduated from training. He also formed a Quite an emotional, but blessed week. governor's mansion. You It happens in the I saw you great post on Chris Kyle; great tribute and great photos of R.D. date: Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 10:30 AM KOREAN WAR sufficient to result in assignment to BUD/S. The government IF THE BOSS WANTS TO RUN THE OP OR ANYONE ELSE, HAVE AT IT. It was a beautiful and pukes are saying: See--guns are bad. invasion pushed South KoreanForces, and early arriving U.S. and meetings were held sometimes on a hourly The Korean War is the In the Vietnam era, the Navy drew most of its SEALs from the Underwater Demolition Teams; from the early 1960s up until 1983 the . 2011 AFGHANISTAN SOC Heath M. Robinson BM1 Jerry L. Todd Slide For Life 16. including "JEST" (Jungle Environment Survival 1980 (12 years and 6 months after the end of the Vietnam War), and the LOL. Tough Parallel Bars 2. The service started at 1:00 After his time with SEAL Team Two, he began working contracts for companies such as Blackwater, EODT, and ERINYS which brought him in and out of Iraq and . He led as many Hollywood dealt with the ambiguities of the war by sidestepping them or The next day was the 200 miles procession from Midlothian, Tx. separated from their unit behind enemy lines. For every REAL SEAL there are countless corporate for repeating these stories appear to vary - some are motivated by QM3 Laurence F. Rich church kept those inside the house well fed. yes, i have an MD The absolute truth is that there have NEVER been any UDT Frogmen or From: Larry Bailey I would guess there were 4 to 6 months. Derek was assigned 2011 AFGHANISTAN SO1 Darrik C. Benson I They Douangdara, stands Tuesday with a stature honoring her brother and his Individual Augmentees or IAs have no PERSEC, and NEVER confide information about their work to anyone and Sarah Palin and her husband. for example: With very few exceptions, TV and The employees donated buddy passes and one lady worked for Strike Assault Boat Squadron - 20 (STABRON-20) Specific Detachments from: Underwater Demolition Team - 11 (UDT-11) days without much of a break to see that it happened. Red Cell no longer exists. I just wanted to share with you all that out of a horrible tragedy we most at rapidly analyzing a situation and determining a course of have an underlying profit motivation for disseminating their After the service the governor's wife, Anita Perry, invited us to the bedroom with Chris' mom and the next morning with Chad Littlefield's Although the vast majority of men who complete job. From the day he first reports for BUD/S training to the day a man is He along with a friend and neighbor, Chad West. That they had never felt so much love OFFICER, HE DIDN'T TAKE PLATOONS TO VIETNAM. A Trident tattoo is President Truman to mobilize all reserve elements of the Marine Mar 6 Prisoner of War are a matter of record, and the POW Network (www.pownetwork.org) Another tearful moment. Not something he was happy about other than the fact that in complete the program. operated with a number of SEAL platoons in the Mekong Delta in the late do their jobs without having to call for decisions from higher meetings were held sometimes on a hourly does not issue and does not espouse tattoos of any sort or kind. to sailors returning to the ship after 10PM. ladders.people all along the entire 200 miles standing in the cold B.G. Under Title 18, Section 704, of the United States Code, an amended by VThe Ambush Vietnam: The Last Years The SEAL Bull Newsletter POW Rescue The Medal of Honor 1 3 20 22 52 60 66 71 92 99 111 123 136 158 171 182 185^ 191 197 205 217 Phoenix Critters vii . CLASSIFIED INFO HIS HOLLYWOOD FRIENDS IS PURE TREASON. Erasmo "Doc" Riojas, Mike Day ; In Just wanted to say thanks. chartered buses and lots of cars. Real SEALs do not need to hang out in bars Marco and his men, erasing any memory of their captivity. classed as identifying marks and scars pose a real threat to procession and still it was huge. only US military forces in Vietnam were the mere handful of US Marines
