Back in Vietnam - 004: Colonel Maggie - A Story from Rich

"Leaving the sights and sounds of modern day Saigon, we began our journey to the Central Highlands of Vietnam. Passing through Gia Nghia I thought of an old friend, Martha Raye - comedienne, nurse, Army Reserve Officer and teammate of many Green Berets."
Watch more and read the full story from Rich, here: ruck.ly/2EvoBKN
Follow Rich's return to Vietnam, 45 years later, in this 10-part series through history: ruck.ly/2ym9JuX

[@philipdefibaugh5683]

How could you not love Martha?

[@davidrobinson8337]

GOD BLESS COLONEL MAGGIE!

[@FeWolf]

amazing lady, my father spoke highly her, he was MAC V SOG

[@TheJumpingJake]

“Didn’t know it hit me that hard” - yeah, I felt that - reminds me of my grandad, when I poked questions about his WW2 experiences. RIP

[@Ceaaa22]

She was a dame in the true sense of the word.

[@mgaamerica9185]

Most entertainers of her generation supported our troops, God I was born 50 years to late! Just think she was actually on the front lines working as a nurse, taking care of our boys.❤️

[@CandC68]

One of the real, good people.

[@chrismoll6862]

This be one of the best stories i ever heard , well told ... enjoyed this .. tx Sir

[@anitahalvorson6586]

that's way cool. i never knew she was a Nurse. wow. Great Lady.

[@billgeiger2880]

She was one fantastic woman.

[@IronhandStudios]

I met her too 12th SFGA, Respect!!!!!

[@pcheck62]

Amazing testimony. Thank you for sharing.

[@gregman1715]

Great lady🙏

[@gregorysims0077]

Outstanding job. God bless you all

[@yellowbeard9958]

One in a million .glad she's with the lads .👃👃👃

[@Armyguy91]

Thanks for sharing your story.

[@egonmilanowski]

This is awesome. Are there any books or documentaries about Martha Raye you all recommend?

[@Wolfshield7]

A great story, but she wasn't "officially" awarded a Green Beret. Like a Kentucky Colonel, it was an honorary title. She couldn't have done the work of an authentic GB. However, she was certainly good for morale, which was her primary duty.

[@jason-hy8ci]

Now THAT'S a WOMAN!..... MAGnificent.🇺🇸

[@hudson5573]

Anyone know where and when this was filmed? Thanks!

[@coyoteblue9733]

She actually WASN'T a nurse. She was a CNA and she was NEVER in the Army

[@nikkiberg8852]

A CNA is still nursing people and I am an RN and those CNAs working their but off

[@dean828]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_Raye