Jocko Podcast 294: The Mayhem and Critical Lessons of Lam Son 719 w/ Huey Pilot, Major Jay Tate.

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0:00:00 - Opening
0:07:16 - Major Jay Tate. Army Pilot. Vietnam.
2:32:11 - Final thoughts.
2:43:40 - How to stay on THE PATH.
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3:06:33 - Closing Gratitude.

[@zachboggs8500]

I had a smile on my face listening to this gentleman talk about the America that he grew up in. Hard not to be envious. I appreciate the respect that Jocko gives these old timers.

[@ynot2385]

@@MM-eo2oz yeah and we ALL individually have a responsibility to make the current days good ones as well! I'm 38 but I can't stand when people continously talk about how great things used to be compared to now. I take that as a personal insult towards my generation and more specifically the generation before me that created this current world. We all need to stop resigning ourselves to the idea that "it will never be as good as it once was". Sure things have been pretty dramatic in my life from being in high school when Columbine happened, graduating and a year later 9/11 happened, spending almost a decade working hard and then the housing market crash, getting addicted to heroin like so many people in my generation and having 12 friends die from drugs. All that being said I wouldn't change a thing and I take it as a daily challenge to make things better for the next generations.

[@PD-we8vf]

He grew up with everything biden and Willie browns hotdog bun aka Kamala hate.

[@benyoung552]

@@MM-eo2oz it’s true though

[@richardbittle619]

This podcast with Jacko features my good friend and fellow Comanchero Major Jay Tate. I have never heard anyone better explain what it was like to fly the missions involved in Lam Son 719 better than Jay does here. Thank you Sir. It was a pleasure to serve with you. I am proud to be a Comanchero!

[@richardbittle619]

@@j-ferrell144 thank you Sir. I served with the Comancheros the same time period that Major Tate did. He is a great officer and a fine person.

[@NerualTheMad]

Thank you for your service sir.

[@travisdrum6760]

THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE SIR!!!

[@JJ-lc5sr]

Welcome Hone sir.

[@johnnynapalm2887]

Thanks jacko

[@scottbourret1190]

My dad did three tours with the 334th AHC 1st Platoon. He was a part of the team that brought the first 12 Cobra's in country. Was at Bein Hoa during Tet. Hearing these stories helps me appreciate his time in service and better understand why he doesn't talk about his experience.

[@kenrobinson1188]

It's always mind blowing when a "sweet old man" like this gentleman breaks out with the stories that he has.

[@forddriver8827]

Dismiss age at your peril.

[@chrisnavarrette6497]

I just wanna thank you sir! You’ve helped me stop making excuses and putting the blame on others. Im a security guard for chevron ( an oil company) and I heard you so many times talk about building personal relationships. So I started making small talk with one of their employees which eventually lead to him asking me if I wanted a job as a pumper at this company. Which would most certainly double my yearly earnings. So he told me he would put in a good word for me with the staff that does the hiring. But Unfortunately I wasn’t picked for the job. And if this happened 6 months ago before I started listening to your podcast I would of been mad at the world and blaming anything and anyone I could. But you know what I’m gonna do? I’m going to take a step back and I’m going to take night classes that are specifically targeted to the job I wasn’t qualified enough for. Instead of making excuses, I’m going to dust off, reload, recalibrate, re-engage. And GET AFTER IT 💯💪

[@welltender1795]

Hello I am a pumper for a small oil company my advice is to be patient and aggressive good luck 👍

[@chrisnavarrette6497]

@@welltender1795 yes sir thank you!

[@falkaa88]

Good luck!

[@olsparkywisenheimer8239]

I had a similar experience in a different field years ago. Once i started school at night i was like the cat that ate the canary. All of a sudden the things that bothered me at work didn't quite bother me so much because i had my escape plans in the works, and it was my little secret. My 2 weeks notice landed like a sharp left hook on my old employer. Good luck man. Hard work always pays off! 👍👍

[@ChatGPT1111]

I’m 62 and have had several experiences like this. Once I overheard a manager I didn’t work for ask for something, a certain quick report that I knew how to create, and I sent it to him. Well, several years later, he offered me a higher level job with his group and I ended up working for him for 18 years as he ascended the ranks. Just taking a little extra initiative goes a long way.

[@polkbritton]

Please interview some Korean War vets. Much like the WWII generation they are rapidly leaving us. You're doing a great job so far! My dad's cousin was a door gunner on a Huey in Vietnam. Shot down on a mission and had to be rescued.

[@ratta_tat]

There's a moment when you see these 2 warfighters back each other up. Mr Tate is hit with the emotions of memory and Jocko carries the moment forward. Then Jocko describes Mike's addition to the 1/506th wall and Mr Tate carries him forward. It's everything.

[@k.b.6331]

Love this podcast. We stand on the shoulders of giants and Jocko reminds not to waste what we've been given.

[@HomeshighlandPark]

I get a kick out of how much respect Jocko has for these guys. And so do I

[@kingjehukhan8541]

We as a country are lucky to have warriors such as these men, God Bless.

[@latenightwithfred]

This was a riveting conversation. When he spoke about accepting he would likely die in Vietnam and all he hoped that he wouldn't get all shot up so his mother could recognize his body. Fist sized lump in my throat. There were a couple of those moments but also hearing his reflections on team, esprit de corps, and finding humor in that terrible time. Glued every minute. #275 with Matt Jackson, forgive me I don't remember his rank, and this one are now tied on my list of favorites.

[@SugarMilkbro]

Watching two hard SOB's back each other up when things get real and emotional was absolutely amazing. And jocko still has an alpha head lol

[@jamesporter1123]

it's always a good podcast when jocko and a veteran take a trip back to Vietnam.

[@smiggy5768]

Jocko dropping his podcast at the perfect time once again

[@rizzo7297]

Echo*

[@actualnotsorightguy3]

My grandfather was Battalion Commander (Lieutenant Col) - ARVN 3RD Artillery Airborne Battalion stationed on the Fire Base 31, he was later captured by the NVA on the Feb 25th, 1971. He spent 6 years in re-education camp in Yen Bai. He passed away in 2007 (California). God bless our South Vietnamese Allies! Thank you for your service , Major Tate!

[@dizzynixx3033]

I've learned so much from these podcasts. When these men speak, you listen. Feels like I'm sitting across a campfire from them while hearing these incredible experiences.

[@jasonwilliams1370]

Jocko has so much respect for these guys. Best podcast ever. Thank you for everything but most of all thank you for my famlies freedom. Thank you too all vets we love you we have your 6 like you've had ours.

[@richarddodson560]

That being said, salutes to everyone who fought and sacrificed on those battlefields.

[@AhmetKaan]

*I can accept failure, everybody fails at something. But I can not accept not trying.* -*Michael Jordan*

[@boobuglouisville3851]

I love major Tate- I could listen to him all day. Humble, appreciative, so smart, tough as steel, heart of gold for his comrades.

[@killnme6212]

My grandfather was navy and had his silver wings. Enlisted pilots. He was proud. He flew PBY’s and spent time in Pensacola. I’d put money they crossed paths. Not many of those back then. I believe my grandfather was the last living silver Eagle. He since has passed. Felt like sharing. Thank you

[@johnsmith-ik6uz]

Real people,real men, real heroe's.A credit to their countries and families.A source of inspiration and I am thankful that I have been able to listen to Major Jay Tate.Thanks Jocko and Echo for the show.What brave people.The poem 'IF' by Rudyard Kipling sums up the character of the aspirations of the American armed forces.If you achieve those goals while serving you are the few and without you the World would be a hellscape.

[@BostonsF1nest]

That introduction to Vietnam was epic

[@TheMuffCabbage]

When you wake up, and you're making yourself some Black Rifle Coffee, and getting ready for that dreaded 2 mile morning run... Jocko's there to help you push forward. God Bless brother, hope you're morning is as great as mine just got!

[@chrisrogers4242]

I like the "Kenosha mile" myself

[@TheMuffCabbage]

@@chrisrogers4242 RUN FORREST RUN!!!

[@AhmetKaan]

*"Life is much simpler when you stop explaining yourself to people and just do what works for you."* To literally 1% who saw this comment, I hope you have an amazing day. 🌄

[@smiggy5768]

Same to you man

[@mq9893]

Cheers Ahmet

[@scottmanchaca9653]

Jocko brings vital life lessons taught in the greatest possible way, through the true, honest words of those Blessed few who made it out alive & back home. No question these are absolute love stories, revealing vivid, personally specific details of those who lived in the service of others. There's nothing more powerful, intensely emotional, heart breaking & yet motivating one to honor & cherish humanity in a more profound meaningful way! Godspeed to all who participate in presenting these historic American treasures!

[@kingsmen1111]

I was with B Co 101st Aviation Battalion 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile) call sign Kingsman 11, Kingsmen had originated as the 17th Assault Helicopter Company at Fort Riley in 1967, then to Vietnam in October 1967. We flew Bell UH-1H aircraft while I was assigned to the unit. We flew in support of Dewy Canyon II and Lam Son 719 from the start. Our losses were four (4) KIA and five (5) WIA as I recall.

[@austinborders550]

He is my dad’s old boss. Hired my father who had a ton of prior experience in the industry. Jay allowed his blue collar workers to utilize their experience while delegating when needed. Business grew like crazy under guys like him and my father.

[@jamajnasoares5702]

Finally got my Discipline Bracelet (yeah, a watch lol) today. Since 3:02 AM, GETTING SOME. 👊🏻

[@brakel8r]

shout out Downers Grove Il. I lost my Dad in Nam...never new him i was adopted 2 hours old. God bless all you warriors out there. Your sacrifices can never be appreciated enough.

[@shawnmann9491]

God bless you and your Dad...He is your guardian Angel.

[@jamesmcswain8120]

Love hearing the tales from our predecessors, your recordings will help guide future generations. "Drago" still my favorite, respect to all the others.

[@lukasevans8931]

Morning jocko let’s get into this.

[@croissants1280]

Hi Jocko. What's your opinion of the U.S. pulling out of Afghanistan and effectively abandoning the country after 20 years?

[@edkv8935]

Jocko has no opinion.The General told him go and shoot and as a soldier , like Jocko was , you could not ask why ?Soldiers don't think , they do what they are told to do.

[@shan6021]

@@edkv8935 you have no idea what a soldier thinks. You obviously were never one yourself or seen combat.

[@edkv8935]

@@shan6021 “Military men are just dumb, stupid animals to be used as pawns in foreign policy.” ― Henry Kissinger

[@adamgardener8624]

@@edkv8935 Jocko would disagree with everything you just said. PS eat shxt

[@edkv8935]

@@adamgardener8624 Who gives a F .

[@curious8756]

I am so thankful that you did this podcast Sir. It is such an honor to listen to your experiences.

[@donjohnson5172]

I too am a Hickory NC native. Proud to share a hometown with this great man.

[@BandasPalette]

Ice cream mission?! My guy✊👊 Mr. Jay thank you for your service. Jocko and Echo, thanks for keeping these stories of real heroes alive. 👏

[@redeye7506]

Jocko with a beard would amplify the commanding presence. Jocko for beard 2022.

[@Mosey410]

Thanks Jocko , these interviews always lift me up. Keep getting after it ✊

[@wsmccallum5069]

In Saigon I met a South Vietnamese Marine who took part in Lam Son 719. He told me how his unit, being flown in on US Hueys, entered a hot LZ. So hot that the pilot of his chopper did not actually touch down - the Marines started jumping off. The lead South Vietnamese Marine landed on a mine, which blew him away. The vet told me he jumped out immediately afterwards, just as the first guy landed on the mine and he too got hit with shrapnel across the face and leg. At that point, the US door gunner reached down and pulled him in by his backpack and the pilot aborted the landing because who wants to land in a minefield? This guy was evacuated to a US field hospital where he underwent major surgery. He is still missing part of his lower leg and his face has a permanent droop from the mine blast but he survived. He was a South Vietnamese Marine from 1965 to 1975, but he said that Lam Son 719 was the worst of all the operations he was in.

[@shannon7206]

Thank you gentlemen for your service to our country for all of us! I love interviews like this who do some really brave courageous things that were done. Wonderful interview like always interview!!!

[@Red.Kraken]

Another great one. Like 219 w/ Rose Schindler, I think you should have Yeonmi Park on your podcast. She survived and escaped North Korea. Talks about the horror of the dictatorship and her experience in USA. She's been on Joe Rogans and Dr Petersons's podcast and I think your listeners would enjoy Yeonmi Park.

[@xxjixerxxtgod5219]

I get the interest in hearing her struggle but mabye he could find a South Korean combat vet from the Korean war instead. Would be a little bit more relevant to what he tends to do on his Podcast

[@Red.Kraken]

@@xxjixerxxtgod5219 that's why I referenced Rose Schindler

[@benyoung552]

@@xxjixerxxtgod5219 A North Korean vet would be really sweet. Or Chinese, that fought with the North Koreans. Or a north Vietnamese vet would be cool too!!!

[@upsidedownflapjack]

Been past the helicopter museum/Wolter area near Mineral Wells many times in recent years. Listening to Jay tell his training stories, I ended up down a rabbit hole of digging into Camp/Fort Wolter history. Top Tier stuff from this Vietnam generation of Americans. Great guests.

[@RNemy509]

"We don't wanna drink anything else unless it's on fire!" I nearly died laughing! That's the best quote I've heard in a long time 🤣

[@zibabird]

Thank you gentlemen, shared!

[@fmcclellanjr]

One of the best podcasts on the channel Jocko. Fantastic!

[@susanthursdays5008]

Wow! Loved this! Fantastic story and interview. Major Jay Tate has lived (and continues to live) a life beyond words. Thank you all, 🙏 ☮️ 💕

[@dunderwood4444]

Major J. Tate "RESPECT" and thank you

[@chrismiles8225]

I love this episode. Laughed and cried.

[@brettrobertson2538]

great story about General Moore

[@tymckinnon7385]

It Should be mandatory to listen to this Man speak. What a gem of a human.

[@anonsidious358]

FYI-If you are a kindle unlimited subscriber the entire 3 books series is available to read.

[@100ballster]

1:26:14 Emotional moment to hear. God bless you, Sir!

[@1kingskid]

Loved this interview.

[@Lordestroyer]

Jesus Christ, what an amazing cast! Congrats Jocko, your best one yet!!!

[@nickthornton3661]

another great podcast!!!!

[@travisboothe5670]

2:09:50 to 2:14:48 would also be a good excerpt as well "How do we get there, let your team come up with the plan"

[@phwtraining7399]

Never related to anything or anyone as well as I relate to Jocko and the great people he talks to. Thank you so much for everything you do sir.

[@wingerding]

Just wait till you read the bible

[@Jam-vj8ig]

Outstanding, very enjoyable

[@juliandebie4580]

Good morning jocko and echo

[@murrayslack3739]

I was on a search and rescue help for 14/years and he is right about the aviation crew all doing their jobs to fulfill the mission, and rank was secondary because we all respected each other.

[@ZincHikes]

Glad to see ya!

[@BrandoCalrissian82]

@ 1:26:10 Major Tate reminds me of the famous line in Band of Brothers by Captain Speirs, “The only hope you have is to accept the fact that you're already dead. The sooner you accept that, the sooner you'll be able to function as a soldier is supposed to function: without mercy, without compassion, without remorse. All war depends upon it.”

[@qdunn1146]

I was nervously anticipating the circumstance and the caliber of nail biting content that has finally seeped through the cracks and made it to the table. Talk about shock and awe...

[@MrCutFolks7]

Wow! I don't have words. We need more human beings with these courageous Brave Critical thinking compassionate mind set of these amazing people.

[@Victura_Gaming]

This one really got me.

[@benjaminnielsen4288]

I love listening to the Nam guys on these podcasts... they really did experience hell, especially aviators. This was great! Jocko, you should get Dan Laguna on here- Former SF, former Army pilot, retired 160th aviator, former Blackwater pilot, and author of the book 'You have to live hard to be hard' - the story of his career in army aviation. Cheers.

[@jackvideojmf]

I only wish there were more thumbs up to give. Amazing. Thank you Jay.

[@wingerding]

You could always make an alternate account or hire a Russian bot.

[@jackvideojmf]

@@wingerding Ha - true story

[@GraniteXray37]

Sig Ep (Ga Beta) and retired US Army officer as well. Thanks you for your service Major Jay Tate.

[@TaiganTundra]

It was kinda harrowing how identical the story of the south vietnamese clinging onto the choppers taking off and falling to their deaths was along with the rest of the debacle that transpired in Afghanistan. History really does repeat itself.

[@SheldonGoff]

Great episode!

[@kevinfitzgerald2530]

Amazing man amazing testimony .

[@1eroutlaw200]

When are you going to have an Australian military person on the podcast? That would be really interesting.

[@wingerding]

Because they're all criminals and Jocko doesn't 'check' criminals.

[@seanberthiaume8240]

If I am not mistaken, He has but can't remember the pod cast #

[@BadActor-]

Can't Imagine The Dread Felt Every Time One Sat In That Seat To Depart.... Intense

[@larryjames958]

My spirit animal let me know there was another podcast. Let’s go.

[@jordytheknifemaker]

Good morning sir

[@lukasevans8931]

🙄 you beat me lmao

[@MenaCourtadeProductions]

Truly thank you sir 🙏🏽 God speed

[@unitedstatesofamerica9948]

The Korea War vets were always disregarded. And soon, they will be gone from this Earth. Jocko, please have more Korea War vets on.

[@jeffmcgrath8718]

Great shows

[@mannymejia6785]

Respect to jocko

[@joefrank9410]

Jocko only shows emotion when talking about his deals that he lost in Ramadi. Especially Michael Monsoor. The love he has for his guys is incredible and a testament to a true leader.

[@KBBMX]

Bravo gents... Applause.

[@chrissanders541]

BlueStar Slicks & Cobra Gun Ships is the way the Marines fly choppers today.

[@MrCutFolks7]

Theses guys are Amazing Men! Fortune Favors The Brave!

[@benyoung552]

Jocko used a quote from Good ole boy John (Tilt) Myer “INDEED”…. Really well place too… 2:01:52

[@danglingondivineladders3994]

God be with you

[@proudmasculine]

My first car was a 77 Volare ..navy blue

[@blablahblablah836]

Where do i find this book i cant find it where i usually look

[@angeshtuto]

Please show more info about the book in the description

[@travisboothe5670]

I hope Jocko gets to be in the movie and Echo too!!!

[@ironry29]

🥭 MANGO MAYHEM🤙JOCKO GO ✔

[@jeffhannah1250]

What an absolute STUD!

[@friscostreetstories5403]

The NVAs 1st attack happened when the ArVN convoy just stopped , from orders of the Souths President, on Route 9 without orders. After that 4 divisions of NVA descended upon them. Vietnamization at this point was too little too late. Remember by this time there were no more American grunts fighting on the ground. The American pilots flying the Arvns and risking their life for scared and panicked troops grabbing chopper skids to escape, knew they were goin home eventually, still flew without fear of death and they are heroes for continuing the mission knowing gdamn well the AO was littered with AAA , lost many Hueys and really a worthless mission at this point. A complete tactical defeat of ARVNs " best" units.

[@highgrounddefense1070]

Who down votes these episodes and why didn't their daddy's love them?

[@opaca512]

So much to be learned and absorbed from those who sacrificed before US.

[@gigilaco]

Why does KZbin keep recommending me this damn channel. I’ve asked it not to so many times!

[@klaplante540]

Sickkk

[@robbwylde2002]

2:28:00-2:29:58 Jocko did more for men's mental health than most of the mental health professionals could ever do.

[@richarddodson560]

With the taking and “surrender” and taking hill after hill in Vietnam, it makes it seem as crazy and superfluous as WW1.

[@ChatGPT1111]

And now this week can you even imagine how the Afghan vets feel? And now the 15,000 hostages.

[@photosynthesis69]

@@ChatGPT1111 where did you get that number 15,000?

[@seanberthiaume8240]

Ya INSANE War! but what's worse is how about like say the CIVIL WAR where they would just ALL stand in line and SHOOT @ each other with MUSKETS INSANE!

[@cdrtej]

We made the same handgrenades. I took one to the face when I was 9 or so

[@Johnhealey-]

Hey Jocko, when are you coming to say hi in Australia mate?