MACV-SOG, SPECIAL FORCES, VIETNAM | Dale Hanson | Ep. 220

During the Vietnam War, Dale was a highly decorated Green Beret who served three years as a commando in the famous SOG program, whose mission involved extremely dangerous raids far behind enemy lines. This unit received more decorations and suffered higher rates of casualties than any American unit since the American Civil War. On one of these raids, Dale earned the first of several purple hearts as his right hand was mangled by a burst of machine gun fire. It is ironic that he became a sculptor, a field in which one’s hands are so critical.
Dale Hanson is an accomplished sculptor who has led a life of adventure and enjoyed numerous accomplishments. He is a black belt martial artist, an author, a pilot of fixed wing and glider airplanes, has flown aerobatics and is a Special Forces underwater diver. He is a disabled veteran and a member of MENSA.
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[@TimberLumberJack4850]

Never forget these brave men and women who fought in the Vietnam war.

[@JustAnotherJarhead]

Great Interview! My ol man was also an SF soldier, 173rd, and Ranger in Nam, He was also wounded twice and had a couple purple hearts with his Bronze Star, after losing his Eye,. He was medically retired... and was able to pull some favors & re-enlist back into the war , his story is so rare he was asked to write a book. He died from complications of Agent Orange in 2015, but his book is: Cyclops in the Jungle; A One-Eyed LRP in Vietnam. My mom still collects royalties to this day for it. He is missed.

[@oif3gunner]

Respect to you and your dad, from one devil to another.

[@randyfirst5747]

Mr.Dale Hanson is a true American HERO….. Most courageous soldier and leader, God bless him. Salute 🇺🇸 Thank you sir,

[@budgibson185]

Dale is top tier guy!! Kind as they come but deadly as cornered badger!!

[@cecilchristopher5092]

God bless you brother, I flew with the 195th AHC, we were at times your aviation support.

[@Chris-gf4jj]

My dad passed away in 2006 i really miss him he went through basic at Fort Polk in 1953 he did four years full time and 4 reserves he spent the 4 years when he was full-time in Germany he loved the military, my dad went in after his father passed away he left his twin behind and he always felt bad about him staying at home lol he broke his leg sking in 1955 he was in like a mobile mash unit i think he also kept some generators going also. I miss my father i was 36 and hard headed when he passed away im 54 now and not nearly as hard headed id love to have a conversation with him now lol

[@katethewholenesshomeembody6024]

The fact that this man LITERALLY was so equipped that he killed one of the largest global bad guys in the history of modern warfare for America but local police refuse to hire him is absolutely disgusting. I cannot even fathom how difficult that was.

[@chasinwhitetail9426]

Who did he take out?

[@artrunningbear3599]

My grandfather and uncles were in Rangers who were sent behind lines only two returned but missions were accomplished, they were acknowledged well on the reservation

[@jamalydude]

Natives? Damn. Some of the best. They should share their story if able too

[@billyelliot4141]

​@@jamalydudethe windtalkers 😂❤ 🇮🇪

[@DrCruel]

I had an uncle who did two tours in Vietnam with the 1st CAV. Came back without a scratch. When he got back to San Francisco the Left fascists spit on him. He was put in charge of guarding a US Army payroll, an three Black Panthers tried to rob hi. He killed two of them but the third shot him in the face through the eye. Spent the rest of his life with a glass eye and a .22 cal bullet in his brain. Wish they were as decent to vets in this country as they were on reservations. Sounds like the Lumbee.

[@DaleKallio-jk9wo]

Working in a loud environment with paintball guns, those people with 'the nerve' for it revealed themselves. All my friend needed was a tap on his shoulder and we went automatic mode. Later in Iraq, rockets scared the hell out of me, but I went to see if someone needed help. Thank you Dale.

[@thetelemarkdaydream8896]

I'm in awe. The courage, intelligence and ingenuity in that room is off the charts.

[@dabootvv]

man I can feel Dale so well when he told the story about saying goodbye, such a humble and nice guy in this interview, I hope his guys are well and their families are ok

[@dabootvv]

@@YesNoYeahNaw haha no didn't serve, but thanks for the compliment (I consider it a compliment) I'm german, our army doesn't really do that much and only a few percent see action

[@richardclary6267]

God bless you Dale Hanson you are a Warrior and a Patriot

[@nathanfreeman2202]

One of the greatest interviews that The Team House has ever done. Love the in-studio interviews. Thank you for this!

[@briansundy9275]

I'm not a vetran,and may not fit in this camp,this my first time hearing a podcast/utube like this,and I'm hooked for more..what a great person,and amazing stories.thank you for your service and for the video.cant wait to check out this vets book and more shows in hopes for more great stuff

[@markfoss4402]

Although a bit clique, just like Hooter said in Blackhawk down, we did it for the guy next to us (family)!!! Thank you for your service and welcome home

[@SM68Pete]

Heard his interview recently on SOGCAST , excellent story

[@zj90x48]

I've always had a love for special forces history and gave Born Twice a read. While reading the auto biography Dale was mentioning things that sounded all too familiar. My great grandfather Howard Hanson grew up in Minnesota. A Decorated WW2 First Sgt in the Army, passed away at 93. Through some research and family tree digging my grandmother confirmed I'm actually related to Dale. Such an amazing honor to come from a line of heroic men, thank you for your service. I myself joined the Marines in 2012.

[@Nate-vs8uo]

Thank you for telling your stories. I never served in the military, but I have a profound appreciation for those who have. Thank you.

[@MiskiewiczMiskiewicz-no4sm]

GREAT MAN HUGE RESPECT FOR HIM FROM FRIENDS IN POLAND. WE THE PEOPLE WATCH BIRMA (MYANMAR) china is walking in UNITED WE MUST STAND MY BELOVED FRIENDS

[@benyoung552]

I’ve watched so many different Vietnam vet interviews, which is around 2-3 every evening for the last 3 years, other than ww2 interviews when I can’t find any more Vietnam ones. But it’s so cool at this point when i recognize certain stories being told from different guys on the same missions. I just watched the headhunter pilot that flew the mission with the guy who got shot in the recon plane going back for the second photo… Great interview guys!

[@peterbee88]

Do you have a link for the headhunter vid?

[@dabootvv]

haha same here, but with some of the seal interviews by shawn ryan for example

[@daveaver2804]

Every book these MACVSOG SF guys have written are absolute page turners. Recommended.

[@RogerLockshier]

A real life hero that has written a fantastic book Born Twice. One of our nations best.

[@matth851]

Thanks for bringing him back. I was really into his story the first time, but the connection was terrible. This was a fantastic interview. This guy thinks on a completely different level.

[@juliusjames5577]

This man understood the evil of communism. Sure wish all Americans felt that way today.

[@robertkubicki126]

You are absolutely right, most of these douche bags embrace it.

[@caiotefu9856]

Wow,.. what a life, and a gentleman. Riveting conversation.

[@williamwright7485]

Mr. Hanson, American treasure.

[@mikemclaurin2889]

Doing some family research recently. A cousin of mine was MACV-SOG with RT North Carolina and RT Connecticut. He was KIA with RT Connecticut in To Ko near the Laotian border while acting as 1-0 (as I understand it) he was normally 1-1 on RT North Carolina, 13 Aug 1971. Posthumously promoted to SSG and awarded the Silver Star. Even though I'm an Infantry veteran, I didn't know anything about Studies and Observation Group until recently. I assumed SOG was just special operations group, but this is a whole other level. So, I'm playing catch up. Very interested since there is a family connection.

[@plissken94th57]

I also figured out too that my uncle, Bartholomew Quesada who served in the green berets, 5th special forces unit, made plenty of references how he couldn’t speak on the missions he was given and the lives of men that were lost due to these nature of these missions, for 20 years! I’ve read the MACVSOG books by John Stryker Meyer, and everything my uncle had said lined up with the books. He’s willing to talk about his experiences although I believe he’s be reluctant to share just because he doesn’t necessarily feels like a hero. He feels the true hero’s are the ones who passed on the field of battle

[@brock45569]

Dale is the type of man I would want to be my mentor.

[@user-ny4nv5qu2p]

I was fortunate to be in the Army when some of these men were Senior NCO's and CO's. As well we would attend seminars and dinners, gatherings etc where we could eat with and mingle with some of these Men. Many valuable lessons were handed down to the younger generations.

[@Chris-gf4jj]

You were very blessed

[@kxkxkxkx]

Best show on KZbin! This one a classic 🦅 I'm over here sniffin kiwi from a dirty sock😂

[@ensporium8857]

I listened to everything i can find about Mav SOG.... just freaking crazy and badass

[@michaelcarron3418]

Awesome interview, I like the the part where "God told the Carver to bring a container of Ivory" to Dale Hanson's house.

[@lordhytro]

The letters that go along with awards, are historical documents. The next generation needs that inspiration.

[@Vince-ml9gw]

Thanks for an amazing interview and thanks Dale for your service and inspiration! 🇺🇸

[@KhaavrenKat]

Most real guest they've ever had. Scared the hosts but he was super polite.

[@user-bf1me5pz6x]

Im a GWOt infantryman, we had 14 weeks of OSUT and then onto our unit. Thats where the real training, or advanced infantry training took place.

[@Lindsey-hb6wo]

Dale Sir thank you for sharing your experience Welcome home so glad you made it Lots of Love to you from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Lindsey Aberdeen Scotland

[@keirmcginty658]

Scotland here too, serious respect for Vietnam veterans.

[@Coppersaguaro]

God bless this man and the men he served with.

[@dougdillon1271]

Tremendous interview! Thanks!

[@matthewwithum8372]

Cheers to a phenomenal interview.

[@richardross119]

He sounds like Clint Eastwood. That voice and the way he tells the story combine to make magic

[@sugarpuddin]

Incredible inspiration!!

[@12oldman]

Being compromised, that is the reason my cousin, 2nd.lieutenant Billy Martin, first field force marine recon did not come home. His group was in a night position on a hilltop, in the middle of the night the nva came up surrounding the whole squad and simultaneously started throwing grenades into the marines perimeter. The nva knew where they would be. It has been said that a disgruntled marine with a Vietnamese girlfriend passed the route, and night lager information along.

[@filippocorti6760]

Damn.

[@midnightrider1178]

Awesome Interview loved it!!!

[@USOTPC]

Good man! I received Chriist when I was 7, and was fully cognizant of the gravity of my path

[@phoenixknight8837]

I bought the book 'Born Twice.' Much appreciated interview and inspirational sharing of wisdom and recollections. These men could mentor those willing to learn into better people.

[@markjamison9677]

Great interview with amazing soldier .

[@yepyep1013]

Very good interview! Mr. Hanson is definitely a hardcore dude who is a man of faith. 🙏🏼

[@josecoss5897]

Great stories... im glad i ran into this channel...

[@ksmith87]

That was incredible!

[@andrewthomson]

I needed a cigarette after

[@waltersobchak4079]

​@@andrewthomsonNot even a joke. I'm only 2.5 hrs in and already smoked 4.

[@MrAbnormalt]

​@@andrewthomsonj😊😊😊

[@MrAbnormalt]

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[@MrAbnormalt]

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[@dabootvv]

can we get one more time with dale? I just finished watching it all and I want more :D

[@__dudewitagun__4607]

wow this story is amazing

[@gonsalvesjoseph248]

duty is heavier than a mountain; death is lighter than a feather."

[@dartharpy9404]

Good, thanks

[@kbrektz1403]

Keep rocken Team House!! 🤙✨🌺

[@Robbielazar]

Great interview

[@TheYoungCollector]

My grandfather was in Army Special forces for 4 years during Vietnam. He doesn’t talk about it but I don’t think he would remember too well. He is suffering from a lot at the moment.

[@JayDeeFrm7400]

I’m sorry to hear that man prayers for you and him🙏🏽 my papaw is who I always looked up to growing up he’s honestly the only friend I’ve ever had so this hit me in my feels when I read it

[@TheYoungCollector]

@@JayDeeFrm7400 Thank you for your kind words. He is suffering from early dementia and is just getting old. For everything he has went through he is still tough as stone.

[@JustAnotherJarhead]

I hope He is rated with the VA at 100% disabled? My ol man also served in Nam, and his VA rating is what rescued my mom when Dad died in 2015, the survivors benefits. If not, make sure he has an "open VA claim" when he finally does pass, so that you and your family can pursue Benefits in the form of Annual appeals, It has to be started while the Vet is still alive, so maybe help granda start a VA claim now, and just follow up.@@TheYoungCollector

[@tnmonty501]

We need a good SOG movie

[@ericfrantzen2516]

BRAVE!!!

[@timjohnson8725]

What is up with that paint job in that room I see smoke at the bottom light red Hugh going into black???? I want to know if has anything to do with that dragon on the butterfly lamp table. P/S where'd you get that globe booze table in the corner??

[@NewEurope1997]

I have got the goodnight saigon, on book!That's how realistic is it?

[@mackcrowder8340]

My father was a military intelligence, for SOG in veitnam.

[@anthonytesta344]

God bless

[@RowlendSmithe]

#DaleHanson is my Hero and I LOVE HEARING SOMEONE TALK ABOUT #CHRIST , ITS HARD NOT MANY PPL TALK ABOUT OR WANNA KNOW ABOUT #JESUS IT SO NICE TO HEAR #rowl4nd99

[@HELLEKSONART]

got ya up to 1k on the likes

[@jordandunne5292]

I was infuriated listening to the POW stories. This country has a funny way of turning their backs to the people who gave everything for them.

[@gonsalvesjoseph248]

duty is heavier than a mountain; death is lighter than a feather." See Wikipedi

[@declanmurphy6427]

Uncle Sam only cares about himself and no one else💩🇺🇲💩🇺🇲💩🇺🇲

[@Ages_of_domination]

That's every government, war is where the young and stupid are tricked by the old and bitter into killing each other..

[@jakemistakeroberts2044]

Yep and people have recognized how they treat POWs and wounded warriors. Stop wondering why no one is joining the military.

[@mattsweeny3957]

Absolutely disgraceful. I was born in 1967, but know my history. I remind Americans if all ages of this history at every turn. Ill give u a prime example. Every year at the Memorial Day Parade most of the town walks away after their kids little league passes by. Only a hard-core few Patriots stay for the wreath laying and ceremony. Memorial Day & Veterans Day are just another sale day & Excuse for a BBQ & the beach ⛱. God bless our military 🙏 and God bless America! A grateful American thanks you! Matt NYC

[@seans7228]

Obv buying the book!

[@timothykalamaros2954]

Is he talking about Thai Khac Chuyen? The Green Beet Affair that got Col Rheault charged with murder and his face on the cover of Time? Terry McIntosh did a documentary in 2013 on this with interviews of his former teammates. “double agent down” is the name of the documentary- hard to find, but it’s on IMDb … wiki has a lot of info about this incident under the “project gamma “ entry

[@johnscanlon2598]

I found it in 2 seconds kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5ioZJpjabBgpMk

[@mattsweeny3957]

This is cool shit, man! Matt NYC

[@8WoodMACNIFTY]

What happened to his middle finger?

[@johanbtheman]

A little curiosa, the Swedish elite/tip of the spear; fighting group has the name Special Operations Group or SOG for short. These guys are very secret and the best best trained. Maybe the name is some sort of honorary because everyone knows about SOG now adays.

[@geirsakariassen4728]

i usa bestyr sog ikke det samme som dere i sweden bruker

[@user-ny4nv5qu2p]

Nope, that unit was started in like 65 I believe, probably predating the Swedish.

[@geirsakariassen4728]

javel@@user-ny4nv5qu2p

[@BadActor-]

More Drunk Andy.!!! 🍺

[@JB-dw2gw]

How do I find Ep. 1 to start this from beginnings?

[@TheTeamHousePodcast]

Click the live tab and scroll all the way to the bottom.

[@MB-vu3ow]

I hope every American would watch the documentary by David Hoffman called “Magnificent Vietnam Vet discusses battle, . . .” You won’t forget this man. I can’t post link-it would be removed.

[@kristalane3319]

One of my uncles was over there. Way back in around 74 give or take a few years he showed me some of his pics from over there. In one pic it shows about 8 men all cleaned up and in uniform and all of them wore a red beret. Does anyone know anything about these red beret guys? What the red beret men got into?

[@cecilchristopher5092]

If they are Vietnamese then they were part of a special unit known as "red birds". They were a recon unit

[@mikemclaurin2889]

Generally, red berets in the US Army means Airborne. 1974 sounds late. 173rd Airborne Infantry Brigade was the only jump status Airborne unit over there outside of specops.

[@ThePimpedOutPlatypus]

​@@mikemclaurin2889 3rd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division was over there, and the 101st Airborne also had some units on jump status at that time

[@jacobarnet5115]

Imagine having a faux buffer tube when nobody likes a buffer tube. I’m fine with the .22 just doesn’t make sense to have that added length of a buffer tube.

[@jonhenson5450]

FYI, Marine recon teams dont yell and scream in the feild.

[@JakeLoveridge-xn1nc]

Would not want to be stuck in jungle with this wacky dude

[@sugarpuddin]

243 MHz I believe was emergency frequency

[@cecilchristopher5092]

Guard is 121.5

[@MikeHunt-rw4gf]

ALgorithm.

[@chrisw.4318]

Where’s Jack?

[@kocerkocer6278]

sizi seviyorum

[@millicentsquirrelhole582]

Avuncular? yup..somebody's gran' pap?..reckon so..a legend?..second only to Model of Honor recepipent..The Legend..Bob Howard..second only to tha' guy, huh?..tha' means this unassuming fellow chatting with guys is...that's right..he is the...sine qua non when the shooting starts..Respect to you good sir and thank you for your manliness in this age of testicular dehydration..

[@23strawbale]

1.36 cheery admission that US SFs carried out war crimes and were covered up.

[@Southbaypresa]

What happened to Jack

[@TheTeamHousePodcast]

Fired

[@Southbaypresa]

@@TheTeamHousePodcast need more info than that dude

[@TheTeamHousePodcast]

Conduct detrimental to the team house

[@daveboon5992]

Drunk !!

[@YesNoYeahNaw]

Hey Fellas

[@convictednotconvinced]

Sometimes I'm pretty sure I suck at life.

[@Southbaypresa]

Been listening since the very beginning need more answers than just fired dude

[@MANC2311]

Was there ever a Gary Linderer episode?

[@johnscanlon2598]

Yes just watched it it was great !

[@daveboon5992]

It’s Better without Jack !!! Too much interruption not letting guest get to the point 😡😡😡

[@SQRL-on7xi]

my father is johnny moon mullen 5th SFG

[@darrylgrist5420]

laughing at the talk about ribbons example is Air Force gives out Silver star for paperwork not Valor!

[@__dudewitagun__4607]

I bet you that guy plays arma 3 on that asus gaming laptop he's got on his lap. I almost bought that one for when im on the go haha

[@tubefreakmuva]

Minimum 130 iq. Thats crazy, they were smaet dudes

[@PellegrinoPool]

until now i have never been ashamed of you mr president. this was worse than non presidential much worse. shaame on you

[@charltoncarter2600]

Stone wall Jackson

[@JohnRyan-gr8bs]

When did he know that war was unwinnable?

[@ronnalscammahorn8002]

silver star cib remf padding there DD214 for after service portfolio

[@dioncrown5966]

Prayer works. ... even in war.

[@davekenny8292]

1 person doing something has achieved more than 1 billion people praying.

[@DieselAF]

@@davekenny8292cringe

[@8osWeReTheBest]

FANTASTIC INTERVIEW. J E S U S C H R I S T

[@user-zw1xs8qw9y]

is God

[@Talkyasp]

Whos got the time and what hes talking about, they should cut this into sections