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T.C. Brown
Vietnam-era U.S. Air Force security police veteran and author who wrote the memoir Made in Taiwan recounting his five-year deployment in Taiwan and time in Vietnam.
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Sep 11, 2025
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Made in Taiwan: A Naïve American’s Chaotic Journey to Manhood in an Exotic Culture During Radical Times – Formosa Files chats with Vietnam vet and author TC Brown – S5-E28
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T.C. Brown, a Vietnam-era veteran and author of *Made in Taiwan*, shares his captivating journey as a naive 18-year-old arriving in Taichung during the tumultuous late 1960s. He reflects on his five-year deployment, colorful nightlife, and significant relationships with bar girls that shaped his experiences. Brown discusses adapting to local culture, his duties as a Sky Cop, and the interplay of American presence with Taiwan's entertainment scene. He also touches on the cultural exchanges in music and the challenges of navigating life in an exotic and chaotic environment.
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