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A Water Buffalo for Tam Ky Episode 57

A Water Buffalo for Tam Ky Episode 57

FromSo There I Was


A Water Buffalo for Tam Ky Episode 57

FromSo There I Was

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Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Jun 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, A Water Buffalo for Tam Ky, Gunny returns to share more incredible tales: Gunny recounts a humorous, yet impactful incident involving a screwed up lieutenant and the practical joke / unusual method used to teach him a lesson. Hear about "One Eye's Last Mission," a literal blind flight that testifies to incredible bravery in combat.



This week's title comes from the misadventures during an attempt to replace a water buffalo that was killed in a nearby village. Disaster was narrowly averted when a quick thinking Marine saved the day, but unfortunately, not the water buffalo. The unpredictable nature of a 1500 pound beast on board a helicopter, resulted in an important lesson about how to transport large animals! Hint - it isn't inside the chopper!



Gunny also shares a chilling close call with a sabotaging grenade that was found in the nick of time and his chance encounter with John McCain, revealing a less-known side of the senator. Personal stories include his roommate's captivity in the "Hanoi Hilton," his decision to leave and ultimately return to Harvard, and the two distinctly different welcome-home encounters he received back in the USA.



We close out talking about a heartwarming tradition of a 'Jarhead Breakfast' at Lou's Restaurant, Hanover, NH. A potent mix of courage, humor, and humanity, Gunny's narratives capture the essence of a Marine's life.



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https://rumble.com/v2o0gjc-so-there-i-was-with-gunny.html?mref=1af92d&mc=erjxj
Video of the recording session with "Gunny" available on our Rumble Channel
Released:
Jun 1, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Join hosts, Fig and Repete, as they bring in some great aviation raconteurs to relate the glamorous, hilarious, poignant, tragic, and incredible tales of aviation. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll laugh ’til you cry, but you’ll never be bored!