Company Operations Sergeant
An Army brat that dropped out of college to join the Army in ’68. The nineteen months he spent in Vietnam as a Green Beret had a profound impact on his life.
A U.S. Army veteran, a Gold Star family member and an honorary member of the Special Forces Association.
My intentions were to join the US Army Military Police Service. However, I was introduced to SFC. Robert Nelson, one of the Son Tay Raiders. After speaking with him for a while, I realized that Special Forces was the only unit for me.
Active – 3 years Enlisted 8/21/64
Reserve – 30 years Retired Reserve 7/30/98
Reserve – 30 years Retired Reserve 7/30/98
After High School the Military offered me a chance to leave a dead end textile job. I enlisted in the Army and volunteered for jump school and served a fulfilling six years in Special Forces.
I’m honored to be a member of Chapter 78 and even more honored being able to associate with men I truly feel are unsung heroes. It’s my privilege to be the Vice President.
Volunteered for the Army in ’69 after 2 yrs of college which included ROTC.
This webpage is a collective effort of many who served with Detachment A-109 at Thuong Duc District, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam from 1966 through 1970
INF OCS and Jump school Ft. Benning, GA (70) – SFOC Ft. Bragg, NC (70) – Germany 1969-1974
A draft notice in February, 1968 ended his days as a Southern California surfer. He volunteered for Special Forces and a tour of duty in Vietnam where he became an SF radio operator.
Member of the Special Operations Association, and a life member of the 1st Cavalry Division Association.
It all began in 1961 when Bruce joined the Army and jumped out of airplanes at Fort Bragg, NC.
Total Years of Service: 28 Years 1 Month
For his military service Martin received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He also has received two Army Commendation Medals, Six Army Achievement Medals and the joint Armed Forces Service Ribbon among numerous others.
In February 2011, Meyer was an associate director in the veterans department at Interfaith Community Services, a non-profit organization that maintained 170 beds for homeless veterans.
Current Editor of the Chapter 78 Sentinel
Kenn Miller attended, enjoyed the hell out of, and graduated from MAC-V Recondo School.
Mark Miller remains very active with Special Forces Association, Chapter 78, and his LRP Association; Company E (LRP) 20th Infantry (Airborne), and company C (Ranger) 75th Infantry (Airborne) Association.
Served three tours as a Green Beret in Vietnam and was retired of wounds in the grade of Major. He went on to become a writer. He has fought for refugee and civil rights for the Montagnards, with whom he fought.
As Chaplain for Chapter 78, Si carries on the duties of an Army Chaplain to “Nurture the Living, care for the wounded, and Honor the fallen.”
Rodriguez was nominated for the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1982, after earning three Silver Stars, three Bronze Stars and five Purple Hearts during 32 months of service in Vietnam.
Over 21 years of active duty service in Armored, Infantry and Airborne Divisions as well as Special Operations units with two Cold War tours in Germany and two tours in Vietnam.
As a businessman for most of my adult life, I can honestly say that a large part of my business knowledge/savvy came from the lessons I learned while serving with the United Stated Army Special Forces, more commonly known as the, “Green Berets”.
Served from 1995–2021
Gold Star Family Member
A distinguished member of Mike Force and an advocate for the Montagnards
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