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003 - Richard Rice, 30 Year Veteran of Army Special Forces

Glorious Professionals

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Surreal Beginnings and Elite Operations

This chapter recounts the speaker's surreal experience arriving at the Special Forces compound, including an unexpected Dairy Queen presence. It delves into their decision to volunteer for MACV SOG and explores the operational dynamics of elite military personnel during the Vietnam War, emphasizing their training and teamwork. The narrative highlights the complexities of reconnaissance missions, including a tense operation for rescuing downed pilots while navigating enemy terrain.

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