Vietnam War LRRP - SSgt Tilley - Interviews W/ Warfighters

[@Brent0331]

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[@elpanchosancho2]

Someone check his pockets. I think he stole some valor

[@IG10705]

@@elpanchosancho2 Brent is the real deal. He doesn't steal Valor.

[@elpanchosancho2]

@@IG10705 check his pockets again

[@IG10705]

@@elpanchosancho2 what is YOUR issue

[@MikeyMike-fb5hx]

Thanks. Love these stories. I was a combat cameraman in Iraq and Afghanistan and got embedded with LURPS once... .Crazy stuff.

[@michaelscott466]

My father, a LRRP in Vietnam, served with a remarkable man named Patrick Tadinia. Patrick is perhaps one of the most badass individuals to have ever lived, and regrettably, his story may go untold. He served with the 173rd Airborne Brigade Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol, 74th Infantry Detachment. Spending five consecutive years in Vietnam, he led hundreds of missions as a team leader without ever losing a single man. A native Hawaiian, he confidently walked point in black pajamas, armed with an AK-47. Upon contact with the enemy, the resulting confusion lasted just a few seconds, and that was all it took. Motivated by the early loss of his brother in the war, Tadinia spent five consecutive years seeking revenge, earning him legendary status among LRRP units. These missions, deep behind enemy lines with 4-7 man teams, were exceptionally perilous, involving reconnaissance, prisoner snatches, enemy harassment, direct assault, POW rescue, and more. Patrick's extraordinary accomplishment of running missions for five years in the jungles of Vietnam without losing a single man is a tale that deserves telling. He garnered two Silver Stars, 10 Bronze Stars, three Vietnamese Crosses of Gallantry, four Army Commendation Medals (including two for valor), and three Purple Hearts. Patrick Tadinia's untold story is one of remarkable resilience and bravery- I hope this comment makes it to the right person because his story should be told.

[@joshuariddle4420]

you are slightly mistaken, he did lose men lol

[@michaelscott466]

@@joshuariddle4420 No dude, he didn't. Not on his team, not in the whole 5 consecutive years he was running missions as team leader.

[@joshuariddle4420]

that is incorrect @@michaelscott466

[@michaelscott466]

@@joshuariddle4420 Are you mentally retarded or something?

[@theunknownsoul2035]

I've heard story's of what my grandfather did in Vietnam but never had proof he retired as a SSG. Peter j Gregoire supposedly he took part in LRRP from what I was told but never found anything.. God bless them men in uniform

[@AlphaCharlieConcepts]

Thanks for doing this brother.

[@hrdknox2000]

Great to see all three of you! Please let your uncle know that I said thank you for opening up about this!

[@JohnJones-op8uf]

Thank you for your service SSgt Tilley. God Bless you

[@jesseglenturner]

My uncle was one of the UH1 crew captains who would fly LRRPs and SOG in and out of all those missions. He had nothing but respect for those guys and spent 3 tours over there.

[@Brent0331]

Awesome brother, thanks for watching and commenting.

[@GruntProof]

Awesome interview

[@noellbishop4560]

I feel very honored to know SSG Tilley. I thank him for what he has done for this great country.

[@paul7754]

19 YO SSgt. Sherman Tilley - DAMN that's even faster than Brent! Loadout sounds a lot like what MAC-V-SOG packed not that they had any SOP. The stories of our soldiers and Marines in Vietnam never gets old. Thanks John and Brent for sharing SSgt. Tilley's Vietnam experience! He talked about it like it was yesterday! 👍👍

[@Brent0331]

I know right, amazing stuff!

[@shawndoe2834]

I like that this is not a slick internet production with channel sponcer video's every 10mins. You guys had the respect to sit down with this very modest, humble, & amazing man in the comfort of his own home. Well done.

[@Mosey410]

great interview wish someone would have interviewed my Pop Pop . These interviews are important, especially for family. Luckily my Uncle knows my Pops path and stories through Europe and we have his war journal , citations , medals , and his words. His fallen friends are still remembered by us 70 years later. Cheers fellas 🥃🍀

[@SilverShamrockNovelties]

“The element of surprise can get you a long ways.” Truer words have never been spoken.

[@Valorius]

That's the truth.

[@Voodoo-ef9jr]

Super awesome show Brent thank you all for yalls service

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Thank you John and Brent for this! As a young Ranger, LRRPs were my mentors - my personal heros! - RLTW-ATW

[@kasikkasikowski3089]

Thank you brent for making these videos! Gonna watch it all

[@BlueWaterSTAX]

Absolutely amazing interview. My uncle was in Long Bein 1969. God bless all our vets, especially our beloved Vietnam veterans ✌️

[@kevbrown7137]

Special men.... So so special 🙏 salute

[@JuanMaldonado-ik8lg]

He is such a humble man. These are unsung heroes. We owe them a lot of gratitude. I, too, ate ww2 rations on one occasion. That food screw my stomach forever. My town had lots of Vietmam vets, and we got to learn how they survived their tours of duty. Teamwork was paramount. One of my cousins did not make it back. He was 20 years old. These men made the US the leader around the world. God bless them.

[@DRAGONSLAYER1220]

The more I watch of this War Fighter series, the more acutely aware I become of just how richly blessed I (and ALL Americans) am: 1, to live in a country that produces people like this. 2, what a privilege & honor (as well as an obligation) it was for me to have worn the uniform. 3, their stories remind me how fortunate I was to have never fired a shot in anger. My own service was unspectacular, I was an Aircraft Maintenance Specialist (Crew Chief) who just did his job the best he could as a result of his training. Yeah, I made Ssgt (E-5), but then again, if you couldn't make Ssgt in the time I did you were pretty much a fuckup anyway. Never had to lay my life on the line, the biggest risk I took was a Letter of Reprimand. 7 ribbons on that uniform, all of 'em for showing up & not screwing up: Good Conduct, Korea Defense Service, Overseas Short Tour, Longevity Ribbon, NCO PME, Small Arms Marksmanship (with star), USAF Training. See what I mean? Can't wear it with the uniform, but I added the Cold War ribbon. Ssgt Tilley's generation was who my generation looked to for leadership & advice & I was fortunate enough to have a man with 2 tours in Vietnam as my OJT trainer back in 1976 as well as to belong to a squadron filled with Vietnam Veterans. I will repeat here what I have heard other veterans say: I got more out of my service than I ever put into it. I have often credited my USAF experience with the success I had in my civilian career on the Fire Department, retiring as Ass't Chief. Yeah, men like Ssgt Tilley remind me of how blessed we are, and I am grateful and humble. God Bless Ssgt Tilley & all his Brothers-in-Arms and thanks. Ssgt Mike Simmons, USAF 1976-1982, Texas ANG 1983-1985.

[@braunwm]

Thanks for sharing this man's story!!! Huge respect and thankful for his service and bravery!!!

[@PatriotsArk]

Amazing stories,Thank you for your service. Thanks for sharing Brent

[@RandDCustoms2]

Thank you for your service. You are an amazing man.

[@user-gk9lg5sp4y]

Love to hear SSG Tilley tell his story! I've been fascinated with Vietnam special ops since I was a kid. My father and Uncle were in Vietnam during the war. I've read every LRRP book that I think has been written! Thanks for this interview!

[@surfinoperator]

One of best interviews/documentary I've ever seen....THX SOOOOOOOOO MUCH

[@shawnadkins9467]

Thank you. Had the chance to meet some of these guys when I was in high school. Amazing what they were able to accomplish.

[@keirmcginty658]

Been hoping for a new episode. I've seen them all, cheers from Scotland for keeping history alive. Also thanks to all the veterans who tell their story. I commented before watching this, hes a helluva man

[@dus777]

Truly excellent. This is a service to humanity. There are so many lost stories: maybe even uncomfortable, but this is the human experience until violence isn't a solution. I hope my uncle shares more, as he has finally started doing; before it is lost. Great job as always, and civy salute to another warfighter that makes Americans proud.

[@zephyr1408]

Thank you for your service Sir! God Bless!

[@pmrpac]

I know this man and he is the real deal. I have heard some of his other stories...WOW! Thanks for the great interview Brent0331

[@Brent0331]

Appreciate it brother.

[@Jam-vj8ig]

Salute to Sgt Tilley ! Badass LRRP ! Thank You 🎉 for your service 🙏.

[@toddak47]

Thank you for sharing your story sir . I have worked with several LRRPS though the years very brave humble men . Thank you for your service to our ungrateful country my dad is a vet from the PBRS in Nam .

[@GhostofSash1m1]

Brent, this is great. Long range recon concept for tactical intelligence is a critical concept in our modern LSCO. There are some places you can’t put a drone or sensor and I wish I could have this guy train guys on the eastern front.

[@yfelwulf]

You understand they're Nazis created by Israelistan and Shitstain you tool. UKRAINE just admitted all its professional Army is gone to the last man the average is now 43 around they admit 1.1 million dead over 2 million wounded. They now declare if they surrender all is lost they must fought till victory 😂 the UK media has been feeding you absolute shit. UKR can't even get an Aircraft off the ground Israelistan and NATO have told them they have no weapons to send and the STALEMATE is simply not possible because as you know UKRAINE is winning. Time to start dealing with reality.

[@Valorius]

Russia doesn't need any help with trainers.

[@tactical_goku]

I'm Southern Vietnamese. My grandfather was ARVN.

[@MikeyMike-fb5hx]

God bless him. Did he survive the war?

[@tactical_goku]

@@MikeyMike-fb5hx unfortunately he did not.

[@mollyhogen5036]

This is mind blowing. Hell of a man right there.

[@BlaineKK37]

You guys are awesome, nice to hear your story ssgt Tilley

[@randallbroadus3213]

Good warrior,took care of his soldiers and had respect for them.

[@mattsrandomsheet2744]

That was really cool. Always good to share theses stories before they are lost

[@Brent0331]

100% agree!

[@harrygreene1302]

This was awesome that man is amazing! I've heard John mention he had a relative who was a LRRP so this fleshed that out...he could've written a book! Thanks for this interview glad his story could get out..wow 4 Div LRRP and 1st Air Cav Ranger...I salute him!👍👍

[@GreatNorthStacking]

Subbed!! 20 min in I knew these lads are OG s Ty sir for telling your story Very clear and exact

[@Brent0331]

Welcome!

[@kenlandon7803]

He was a Treat to listen to him recount his time & service in the Name as an Elite Warrior.

[@docwhiskey996]

It's important to get these guys on camera telling their stories. The LRRS/LRRP guys, Force Recon, SOG especially.

[@Rubeless]

Why especially? The grunts, medical staff and support personnel were not as important?

[@thomashendriks6798]

@@Rubeless I think that everyone's service is equal and it took everyone to fight in Vietnam, however, the missions that these units participated in where oftentimes classified and so would not be spoken about until decades later. Many of the men who did these hazardous duties are dead now, but those who remain carry on that legacy. A lot of guys were killed in combat and the stories were never told or heard of because they may have been fighting across the border in North Vietnam, Laos or Cambodia, so a lot of them are forgotten completely.

[@youtubeaccount931]

Love listening to these old timers.

[@carolinadog8634]

This is absolutely one of the best interviews of a Vietnam Veteran I have ever seen

[@fatcat3211]

What an amazing story! God bless all the Vietnam vets.

[@darrylkoehn-ec8mk]

Great stories. My friend was a lrrp.He died in 2009. Courage beyond belief-period!

[@yfelwulf]

Always interested to hear from the first troops in. Even Aussies from talks say they arrived in Vietnam with the bare minimum equipment SLR, Bren Guns and Owen SMG said they could carry whatever extra weapons they wanted and could plant booby traps as long as their location was reported.

[@DTC_JESTER]

Great interview, did a little bit of a double take when I heard the name Frank Camper. I'm Gen Z and growing up my dad and grandad always told me about this guy they knew named Frank Camper and that was a green beret and a LRRP in Vietnam, that he ran a mercenary training camp, owned a huge gun store called "the bunker" with all the full auto transferables you could ever want, and he was involved with the Iran Contra mess and swears to this day that's why they locked him up, and apparently was never convicted of anything but was conveniently being kept locked away right when all of the iran contra stuff was coming out to the public. He's still alive and has a computer security business not far from where my dad used to work. Small world I guess.

[@ColonelKurtz98]

Reminds me of my grandfather's Vietnam War stories. Great video

[@SHTFHunter]

That was an awesome interview Brent. Funny story. I actually learned of LRRPs from a GI JOE comic book when I was a kid. Storm Shadow and Snake Eyes were on the same LRRP team. 😂😂😂

[@Brent0331]

Ha

[@bebop_557]

Brent and Paul Harrell are the only tactical guntubers who could make an hour and a half long video and I'd eagerly watch it. No bullshit, no flashy montage, no bragging. Just straight to the point, worldly knowledge.

[@Valorius]

you might want to check out vigilance elite.

[@bebop_557]

@@Valorius GunBlue490 is another good one, one of those based boomers who just talks about his experiences with older guns and how that translates to modern times.

[@reddevilparatrooper]

I was with the 4th ID back in the mid 80s as a regular mech infantryman, I didn't know anything about the history of the 4th ID during Vietnam. I was in A co. 1/10th INF (Mech) Golden Rifles which later before I left for Panama became 2/12th Infantry (Mech) Warriors. Later when I first got out and went into the National Guard in Hawaii there was a guy from California who was a SSG and squad leader in my Cavalry Troop Medic section. He once was a K Company Ranger Medic part of the 4th ID in Vietnam when LRRP units became Ranger Companies late in the Vietnam War by the late 60s and early 1970 if not mistaken. The guy I knew was a very good friend and Civil War buff, his name was Richard Cope. He wore the combat patch from K Company Rangers of the 4th ID. The Army did this during the Korean War by assigning Ranger Companies to each fighting division in Korea as a recon company.

[@DJTheMetalheadMercenary]

Outstanding talk and learning moment gents!!!

[@robcrawford1147]

Much respect forMr. Tilley!

[@WallySauer]

The men and women who served in all of our wars are the backbone of our country they are true heroes God Bless everyone of them

[@r68dvr]

Thank you for your service SSGT

[@MrJoker2112]

Thank you sir for your service! God bless you and your family.

[@Heathen22]

As Hack would say, "You're either a stud or a dud." This man is a stud!

[@johnbones2593]

Thanks for your Service!, And thanks for this video!, And thanks to ALL who have served!, GOD BLESS YOU ALL, AND GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA✝️🇺🇲

[@Brent0331]

Thanks

[@davidstyles5216]

God bless all 3 of you warriors.

[@jasongualdoni4809]

What an excellent video! Thanks for your hard work.

[@rickbailey301]

Great interview!

[@simonmartin3433]

Thank you. From England.

[@neilcastell6951]

outstanding interview ... i bet he's got enough stories to do a couple of books, its great to hear first hand accounts like this,

[@MayheM_72]

I was always fascinated with the guys who did LRRPs in Vietnam. Such a small unit, spending days at a time in "Indian Country", looking for the enemy. BIG brass ones!

[@gregm6801]

God bleess you thank you for your service Im 55 my dad served in ww2 born 1918 died when i was 15

[@larryyouguessame6078]

I had a friend named Joe Kidd who was a LRRP there..he had some amazing stories..he was also a member of the Gold Parachute unit..good guy😉

[@BlueWaterSTAX]

I heard a EOD soldier on a podcast talking about blowing the Rock island cache. Daisy chaining 80 something pounds of C4 together. He had a picture of the mushroom cloud too. I believe it was on The Reconnaissance Cast with Bud👍

[@billg7101]

My father fought in Vietnam. Thank you for this video and for Your Service. God bless America 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Long Live the Republic 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@LAT-qk3vj]

Such a good interview. He tells the cold hard truth about the USA at minute 52:40

[@MountaintravelerEddie]

Very interesting on how things were much different back a long time ago.

[@dougstitt1652]

Thx great listen .

[@williamhorton-f7z]

Very good job guys. Loved the recount of SSGT Tilley's vietnam endeavors ... Thank you so much...Old Marine

[@leapinlizard9487]

SSgt. Tilley thank you for your incredible service to our country. I had always heard that LLRP's were often selected for their high degree of intelligence and listening to your stories I would say you fit that statement very well. I have a friend who was a LLRP in Vietnam. He was married to one of my high school classmates. When I went to college it just happened that he was the manager of an apartment complex I lived in. He and his wife used to have me over for dinner occasionally. He told me he use to have to pick leeches off himself at night as they walked a lot of rivers & streams to stay away from booby traps. He was on a 5-man team. He was a very intelligent guy and was an astrology major who was sent to Chile to help install very large telescopes that the University of Arizona had developed. Another one of my friends served as a helicopter crew chief in Vietnam. My father-in-law served two tours in Vietnam flying F-100's. He retired as a Lt. Colonel after 31 yrs. of service. Unfortunately he passed away last year at 97 yrs. old. My father served 3 yrs. in World War II in the 62nd Field Artillery in what was known as "Patton's Shock Troops". He was at Omaha Beach Red, 2nd wave and the Battle of the Bulge. He lived to be 100 yrs. and 4 mo. When I was in high school he told me that there was something that he believed was an even bigger threat to the world than communism and that was radical Islam. He experienced their hatred for western civilization fighting them in North Africa.

[@jdolio]

Great interview guys.

[@chrisreed676]

Absolutely incredible story, love hearing from guys like him, badass as fuck. Thank you for sharing his story

[@rktyler3470]

If the south hadn’t been reunited with the union, we’d be in exceptionally short supply of soldiers-particularly those who make the cut for any kind of recon and special operations force. I’ve listened and read of many of their stories and the south always has and continues to provide some of the bravest strongest soldiers america has counted on for her defense. I’m from Minnesota.

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

Interesting observation. I spent 23 yrs in the army and some of the best combat guys I served with were southern boys. Fearless with a great sense of humor. Of course I knew many others from the north who were very good as well. But as a paratrooper I expected to serve with some of the best especially in the 173rd

[@Rubeless]

It has to do with the north being industrialized, more money and the ability to send their kids to college. I wouldn’t separate us anymore than we already are, we are Americans. For every dude from the south, there is another from the north the Midwest, the west…

[@charlesmullins3238]

I remember seein that rock island dump on a documentary somewhere

[@EliteExteriorPaintingCalgary]

Thank-you ❤️

[@chriswourms4639]

Glad i found this.. 👏

[@Insert-name-here00]

Wonderful interview, that’s to everyone involved.

[@Brent0331]

Thanks

[@carlpresley9097]

Amazing story. A salute to you. USAF vietnam 69 70 71. I corps

[@gloriacarroll8947]

You guys are the best 😊

[@Valorius]

These dudes were absolute wild men.

[@r188ops8]

Ecellent interview, i wish i could buy him a pint. You can see him reliving it in his pauses. Thank you🙏

[@robertbates6057]

I've spent some time in the woods but can't imagine the hell of living in the monsoon jungle for 6 days, never getting dry.

[@Rubeless]

And cold

[@ScottyD0578]

Thank you!

[@hrdknox2000]

A-mazing!

[@Nursebakr]

Very honored to know a LRRP named Dave.

[@engagedrandomcitizen561]

Outstanding!

[@l.robertvandyke4398]

Thank you

[@atilla6612]

Awesome 😎

[@dlalderson1]

My father also served in the 4th Infantry Division, K Company 75th Inf, a PL and OPNs officer. 1LT Henry (Hank) Alderson.

[@rascal0175]

I was a LRRP. What I remember most is that we were all kids. At 22 I was an old man compared to the 18 and 19 year olds I served with, and believe me, I was still a kid. What else? LRRPS were not typical go along to get along guys. We were better off on our own and we knew it.

[@ericfrantzen2516]

Thank You for Your Service,Sir. I know that many LRRP soldiers NEVER Returned.

[@xxxxxx-tq4mw]

I remember my brother who was in the 4th I.D. at Fort Lewis, home on leave before the whole division moved to Vietnam, departing back to his unit on the same day that Charles Whitman, the Texas Tower sniper was in the news.

[@phillamoore157]

This was was unique in the sense that wha these LRRP’s and MACV SOG soldiers went through, wouldn’t even remotely be tried today. Their stories are beyond astonishing (and hair-raising). Bravery doesn’t even begin to describe these men.

[@backyardblisstexas]

My father, WO1 Nelson just watched this and he was a helicopter pilot in Vietnam who knows SSgt Tilley. He would love to reconnect.

[@AlphaCharlieConcepts]

Shoot me an email alphacharlie556 at gmail .com

[@AlphaCharlieConcepts]

@backyardblisstexas send me an email. My uncle remembers your dad and would like to get back in touch.

[@seddonhenry7458]

Great interview

[@larrynaccarato655]

Brent my cousin Kieth Naccarato was with his team sitting first bottom row third from the right 1:21:00

[@dannyotter7247]

Superb interview chap, fascinating insight and experience and I think shows how people took “can do” attitude to get things done, at any cost. Some explanation of weights and scale would be useful just to give a sense of what was being carried around, an the type of environment and living conditions etc - not just fighting a war, but also the jungle, heat etc

[@mentalllllll]

@brent0331 I brought this up to Canadian Prepper Question I asked of Safelife Defense that I wonder what you could conjure up with that warlike mind of yours: How come you've never developed a body armor to protect the groin area? I'm suddenly remembering watching an interview from the middle east where they said that they target the groin area because that's an area that a soldier can bleed out from without the capabilities of patching it up in the field. What reminded me of it? Searching for the type of body armor the Iraqi military used back in 2005 when civil defense ammunition was first created. I was looking for the reason behind creating the Civil Defense ammunition that lately has been breaching today's body armor. Was it due to an assessment of our country and the sleeper cells that are here? Knowing full well that at some point in time in the future, we would have to purge our country of those sleeper cells. What kept showing up was US military body armor that had an extra piece hanging from the bottom. Could you think about sports groin cups and develop a bullet proof groin cup? One that can be swapped out in hurry or in the heat of battle? Canadianprepper Here's an issue you haven't broached yet, but always pointing to The United States of America: An undocumented migrant is an individual who has no authorization to reside and/or work in Canada. The majority become undocumented by falling out of status when they cannot meet eligibility criteria for existing immigration programs after lawfully entering Canada, and have overstayed their authorized period of stay. Mar 17, 2023 At least part of the reason for the latest influx is that Canada is among a shrinking group of countries seen as offering safe harbor while pressures of war, climate change and human rights violations force a greater number to flee, some migrant experts say. Sep 2, 2023 Canadianprepper Now do you finally understand The Purge movie series? This was planned out a long time ago. It's been 18 years since The Civil Defense ammunition was fully patented and placed into the market. Not on the market. It's not on top of the market. It's inside the market. But it took a few years to develop the concept of the Civil Defense ammunition, aka Liberty Ammunition. It's not really a Civil War but a purge of all sleeper cells and their families from our lands. In a sense, it is a Civil War. Why? Because those sleeper cell members have been here for so long that they're actually our citizens living a double agent life.