Well Anericans should have never been in these places and invade them just like Germans should not have been all over Europe? Why are American soldiers heroes when the invade other countries but Germans not? Ah because they just followed orders, well so did the Germans. There are US WWII veterans and heroes a d that’s where it ended after that they were just man who followed evil orders, no Heroes unless you agree that German soldiers were heroes too…
- Awesome comment ! Like they used to say about medieval England, hundreds of years ago - The respect for the King was lost when the royalty stopped fighting side-by-side with their men at the front line of a battle
Well Anericans should have never been in these places and invade them just like Germans should not have been all over Europe? Why are American soldiers heroes when the invade other countries but Germans not? Ah because they just followed orders, well so did the Germans. There are US WWII veterans and heroes a d that’s where it ended after that they were just man who followed evil orders, no Heroes unless you agree that German soldiers were heroes too…
As an Air Force Nurse in Japan during Nam, we received men 24 - 48 hours after being hit in field thanks to men like him. My heart will always smile & be grateful to all of our people in Viet Nam who cares for or men in combat.
We all owe our veterans a debt that can never be repaid. Thank you for your service, Ms. Carr and for protecting my freedom - and that of my children and grandchildren.
Thank you for your service and the differences you made. As a hospital emergency nurse, frustrated by bureaucracy, and competing goals I always wanted to serve in that environment. I envy your experience, and appreciate your sacrifice! Thank you!
My Dad was a flight medic on a dust-off bird in 1968. He has some harrowing stories of the crazy things they had to do to get those soldiers out of those hot LZ’s. He has a Purple Heart and Bronze star with V. Much respect to all that flew over there.
MrRagequitnow, for many years, I rarely ever discussed my two tours in Vietnam doing medevac duty with anybody. It always deeply bothered me about the people that we weren't able to save. However, my 5th visit to the Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Wall, I reunited with three guys that we did save. Needless to say, that it was a quite emotional reunion because I hadn't seen them since we delivered them to the MASH unit in Vietnam. If not for our team, they would not be there that day at that wall. Another situation, my lifelong childhood friend joined US Army Special forces when I did. He was assigned to the infantry and me to the 57th medical detachment. He was killed, over there, in early 1967. I volunteered to be his military honor escort to bring his body home. An NCO doesn't usually do that, but because of the circumstances, I was allowed to do so. Toughest emotional duty that I ever did.
As a Vietnam war veteran I salute Mr. Brady for being there for us, for doing the incredible job they did regularly flying those helicopters into Hell's Mouth to rescue those in dire need. Simply knowing that the Dust Off choppers were out there, doing what they did, was a solid comfort to us on the ground.
MG Brady spoke at my flight school graduation and CW4 Mike Novosel (both were in the same Unit in Vietnam)came along to pin on my Wings. To have two Vietnam MOH recipients at my graduation was an immense honor. Walking out of that ceremony and now after 3 Wars and 35 years later (and counting) of flying Combat helicopters that I knew I was standing on the shoulders of Giants.
My very 1st duty assignment as a Huey mechanic/CE in Jan '76, was with the 326th Med Bn 101st MEDEVAC. LTC (at the time) Brady was the Bn commander. I later served with Mr. Novosel in Korea. At the time he was better known for being the oldest active-duty aviator and for having flown practically every aircraft the Arny and Air Force had than he was for his MoH. It was an honor and a privilege to serve with such, as you called them, Giants.
@Mike Raffphone that name seems familiar to me. I was a Huey crew chief '75-'85 and served with many a Vietnam pilot. Is he still alive? If so and you get a chance maybe, you can ask him if he was stationed in any of the following places during the time period. Ft. Campbell 76-77 and 78-80, Camp Casey Korea 77-78, Wertheim Germany 80-83, Ft Irwin Ca. 83-85.
I had my expert Rifleman badge pinned on to my uniform by someone who had 56 confirmed kills with his entrenching tool during the Tet offensive over the holidays
The Dust off pilots were dedicated and brave. I spoke with a medic who flew dust off missions. He is still regrets the patients that he couldn’t save. This was 54 years later.
Patrick.....bless you, bless you, bless you........and all the dust off and rescue pilots of all wars. That a man is prepared to put his life in harms way to save another is the highest accolade any man can achieve. Thank you so much for your service, and for the countless lives you saved.
I met Gen. Brady at a Veterans Breakfast a few years ago during Air Adventure. He was the keynote speaker. I wish I had a copy of the address he did. It was very motivating. Afterwards he and I had a conversation, and it was a pleasure to talk with him.
Awesome! This gent is among the bravest of the brave. MoH, 2 DSC, bronze star. Proof that Vietnam vets are also "the greatest generation" in their bravery, service and sacrifice. Great inspiration.
Think u may have known my dad Captain John L. Graves he was in Vietnam till about 1961 or 62 he had to have back surgery they were in missiles but I remember him talk about Chulie, Vit. He was in Army. They called him Big Bad John with respect Z& pride. Thank You All for your honorable service!❤😅
Patrick Brady is the real deal. I flew Dustoff in 1968 with the 498th Med. Co. (Air Amb) Even then we heard great reports about Major Patrick Brady, the Detachment Commander of the 54th Med. Det. in Chu Lai. Later in my tour, I had a short time assignment to help the 54th and those pilots and crew-members were still inspired by their commander who by that time later in '68 had finished his 2nd Tour. Congratulations General Patrick Brady for being the great inspiration to many like me 54 years ago, and the many DustOff pilots that have followed in your footsteps. "Rotor Blades are churning, diving for the fire"
Thank-you sir! You set the standard! Spent 6 years in 2nd ranger battalion as a 11b. Been all over Iraq and Afghanistan, and I have lost many brothers over the years. God only knows what it would be like if not for men like you! RLTW!
I had the good fortune to sit and talk with Gen. Brady a handful of years ago. We talked about the war, family, and ultimately the finer points of flying helicopters. Such a wonderful conversationalist and wholly decent man. It was a privilege.
This guy passed up scholarships to play football so he could attend a college that didn't even have a football team just to be with his heartthrob? As a soldier in Vietnam that's the kind of man I'd want to know was flying those dust offs. He obviously goes after something that he's made up his mind to get without regard for the sacrifices.
You can just tell he is a very Brave Man. Inspired by brave Men. The dust off pilots and crews saved so many men in Vietnam. I watch a lot of SOG and they all thank the Pilots that came to their rescue when they got in trouble.
I had the honor to meet at that time Major Brady in 1970. We were learning how to extract wounded at Camp Bullis from our classes at Fort Sam Houston Medical Service Corps. (The silver Caduceus guys) Major Brady flew us as "patients" and was gracious enough to tell us his experiences in Vietnam. Just awesome
what a guy! and what our enemies need to know is that as unique and spectacular as Patrick Brady is, we in the US have many many MANY MORE guys like him, and you the weak enemy don't.
I had the honor to speak to General Brady years ago at the closing ceremony for the traveling Vietnam War memorial in Mary Moore Park in Redmond WA. He was very approachable, a very nice man. I told him my mom had a Medal of Honor recipient come home and graduated high school with her (WWII). He asked who it was, and I said" Robert Eugene Bush". He said " oh, Bob Bush, he's a friend of mine. What's your name, I'll tell him I ran in to you ! " I was BLOWN away ! He spoke at Bob Bush's funeral. Look forward to seeing him in heaven, if I make it. What a truly special person !
In all of my years of following Viet Nam military history, I’ve NEVER heard such impressive or sobering first hand information. This was a fantastic interview. Mr. Brady my you be blessed and well for many years to come. Thank You for your sacrifices and service Sir.
Here's a statistic about the Vietnam war I'll bet you didn't know. Despite the public images of WW2 and Vietnam the fact is during WW2 ⅔rds of the troops who served were drafted, ⅓rd volunteered. Yet despite the narrative over the years that your average troop in Vietnam was drafted and drug over there by his hair kicking and screaming the fact is ⅔rds of the troops that served in Vietnam volunteered, ⅓rd were drafted. The fact is the majority in Vietnam volunteered because they were trying to live up to the expectations of their fathers and uncles who'd served in WW2, and they've never gotten credit for that, the movies and the media have always presented it the other way around, yes after Pearl Harbor there was an initial wave of patriotism and the recruiter's office's were filled but that didn't last long after the caskets started coming home by the boatload, for the majority of WW2 they had to fill the military with draftees, but during Vietnam there was a continuous stream of volunteers, those are statistical facts. Now think about this, America is just getting done with the longest war in it's history as troops are being brought back from 20 years in the middle east, and every single one of them was a volunteer. Kind of makes you look at things in a different light doesn't it?
@@dukecraig2402 . Hello Duke! Your reported observations are quite interesting and I thank you for sharing this information. My Paternal Grandfather was a USMC tank Sgt and was the Commander of the “8 Ball” during the Battle of Iwo Jima. I believe he served 10 years total service. My Father ( his Son) was a 20 year USMC combat engineer (1954-1974) with 2 Viet Nam Tours .He survived Khe Sanh/Tet. They were both volunteers, and my Dad had shared in years past some of the things that you’d mentioned, with respect to who’d volunteered vs being drafted,etc. my Dad was a Gunny, and was fortunate to have served (and personally worked for/known) some of the finest “old guard” Marine legends from his Dad’s era and his own time. He passed away last month at age 84, and he was an encyclopedia of WWII, Korea,SEA history. Having dementia the last 3 years made it impossible to dredge up any more detailed information from him, as I’ve had more thoughts on these conflicts as of recently. I appreciate the time you put into your thoughtful reply. Stay safe, and many blessings to you and yours Sir! Best regards, Shawn
@@FIGGY65 Not so much observations as it's statistics, little known yet still the statistics. Another myth about the Vietnam war was that there was a disproportionate amount of black troops, Vietnam was happening right as the civil rights movement was and the US Government was very specific that the military keep the percentage of minorities in combat in Vietnam proportionate to the percentage in American society at that time. If you notice in pictures of troops on patrol or actually under fire you'll notice that about 1 in 10 troops is black, that's proportionate to American society at the time having a population of 10% black, the pictures people like to toss around that they say proves it was disproportionate are pictures of guy's hanging out inside a firebase or otherwise off duty.
Jocko Podcast interviews with ex-SOG members and the spin-off SOGcast podcast is amazing. There is a Jocko podcast with a South Vietnamese King Bee pilot that is out of this world but the episode number and his name escapes me
Thank you, sir. You were always respected by all of us. I was not a natural either in flight school. Crashed on my second solo. Flew solo the next day. different world today. Thank you.
The greatest words that I have ever heard from MG Brady: “Commander of arguably the finest dust-off unit in history, perhaps one of the finest combat units ever.” He was speaking of arguably the finest father ever.
Thank You, Sir, For Your Service & Sacrifice! And God Bless Dustoff!!🙏 Some Of What You Shared Sounds Familiar....A Dear Friend Of Mine Served In The Last Years Of The Vietnam War & Was Still Serving When The Gulf War Was Imminent - He Was A Dustoff Pilot & Instructor... Rick Was Killed Using His Night Vision - One Of The Just Over 600 American Troops Killed In That Brief War.... It Felt Like I Had Lost My Brother, Who Also Served In Vietnam, I Was Devestated. Thank You For Sharing Your Story - It Is SO Important For All Veterans - Whichever Era - TO Share Your Experience & Wisdom & What You Personally Endured!
Back in the late nineties, South Dakota had a juvenile facility named after General Brady. Many "reluctant" young men took the opportunity to square-away their lives and went on to be successful in their communities....went on to join a branch of the military and served our country well....went on to complete high school and enter college....went on to seek training that ultimately provided them with a livelihood which enabled them to be productive members of society. I wonder how they would have turned out if General Brady hadn't blazed the trail ahead of them!? Go Wolfpack, Bulldogs, Dragons, & Eagles! Thank you for your service and thank you for being a role-model to many, sir!
Big red one proud unit indeed. Service from WW1 on. Sam Fuller's experience with the unit was chronicled in the movie of that name. Well worth watching if you haven't seen it
My 1st duty assignment out of Huey mechanic training was with HHC 326th Med Bn 101st Division MEDEVAC. Patrick Brady was the Bn commander. Kelly's quote "When I have your wounded' we changed a little to "No slack MEDEVAC, you're dying, we're flying". Even in peace time we would go on a call no matter what.
Total respect of a true professional! Dust-off Pilots were the best of the best with no guns. Hats off & Salute Sir! I served in II Corp 69-70. 30-year Army Retired; and I remember Vietnam like yesterday! Thank you, Sir! MSG Gary J Petruska ...
Thank you sir, for leading the way! I was 67T Blackhawk Helicopter CrewChief from 2001-2005 with the 1256th Medi-Vac of the 34th Infantry Division. Red Bulls! Hoooah! But your guys saved my Uncle, in 1968, a Bronze Star Marine Sergeant who took sniper rounds! If it wasn’t for dust off, he wouldn’t be with us today!
The expressions shown by him tell the story how vivid those moments are still with him as it was yesterday. We the viewer feel the emotions too, this is the power of compassion.
I worked for then COL/BG Brady. Thru him I met other MOH recipients. These men didn't brag about their accomplishments. When they would talk about it, it was like this in a sit down interview. I was privileged to know such men.
As a troubled young man I was a reluctant soldier myself. Uncle Sam gave me structure, integrity, and the humility of self sacrifice. Major, HOOORAH SIR!!!
Wonderful life story of a Medal Of Honor Helicopter pilot Patrick Henry Brady during the Vet Nam War. I can certainly understand everything he talks about as I was part of the 421st Med Evac Unit and I became a Flying Crew Chief & Co Pilot stationed in Grafenwohr Germany 1963/4 . That was during the height of the Cold War. I flew many Evac's for the troops that were casualties of training in Graf. Eventually most would be shipped to Vet Nam including some of our pilots. The training I had was the best in the world coming from Pilots and Medics rotated back to the states from Vet Nam as well as civilian instructors such as Mr Franklin from the Bell Helicopter Corp. I have many stories of the time I spent working for the Army and the 421st Med Evac.Unit I was in.. I will never forget those brave men!
As far as I’m concerned, every one of these pilots earned the MOH. They were our angels from above. No matter what the situation, no matter how hot the LZ was, you’d hear those Hueys coming in. My salute to every one of them. 1st Cav grunt. 68-70
"To do SOMETHING for someone else besides themselves". Well said. Should be a requirement for EVERYONE! "Soldiers believe life has no meaning unless its lived for the benefit of future generations".
Wow, just wow. What an amazing story. I really wish I could pick his brain apart about Eddie Rickenbacker and all of the Medal of Honor recipient meetings. Thank you for sharing his story.
This man and others like him are truly a breed apart . A very humble and honest and also courageous individual such as this man is an inspiration to us all . God bless him .
He spent the better part of a year lobbying for his CO to also receive the MOH. He succeeded. In case you don't know...think WE WERE SOLDIERS. 3 MOH awarded for that action 1 to an infantry man. No, such heroic acts still occur the military has gotten miserly about awards. I've read after action reports when a trooper is awarded a Bronze Star for acts that would have earned a Silver Star in past conflicts
Sir, your bravery is one of awe, but I am sure you will agree not a single coward went to Vietnam and I was next had the draft lasted. Yes, I would have gone because I am an American. My God bless every man and woman Vietnam veteran.
Realize that the entire crew will receive an award after the command pilot is decorated. My thought is that the crew chief and medic Both deserved a DSC for their actions that day... hopefully they were so honored
Amazing story, amazing man, thank you sir for sharing your military sacrifice for future generations. I too was a rebellious guy, but ended up in the Navy and it changed my outlook for the better the rest of my life.
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Well Anericans should have never been in these places and invade them just like Germans should not have been all over Europe? Why are American soldiers heroes when the invade other countries but Germans not? Ah because they just followed orders, well so did the Germans.
There are US WWII veterans and heroes a d that’s where it ended after that they were just man who followed evil orders, no Heroes unless you agree that German soldiers were heroes too…
Utmost respect for the soldiers who done all these selfless deeds 🎖
@@freedomisnotnegotiable Only a demented enemy talks like U.!!
Nov. 4, 1965. I was medevacked out of the jungle flow to a field hospital and then by fixed wing to Natrang. It's my other birthday.
If only we had politicians with your character. Imagine what a great country this would be. Thank you for the honor of hearing your service.
We do, some are Veterans! Thank God they are not all like Peluzzy and AOC.
- Awesome comment !
Like they used to say about medieval England, hundreds of years ago - The respect for the King was lost when the royalty stopped fighting side-by-side with their men at the front line of a battle
We do have some. Right now there are four ex Navy SEALs either in or running for congressional seats.
None from Texas
Well Anericans should have never been in these places and invade them just like Germans should not have been all over Europe? Why are American soldiers heroes when the invade other countries but Germans not? Ah because they just followed orders, well so did the Germans.
There are US WWII veterans and heroes a d that’s where it ended after that they were just man who followed evil orders, no Heroes unless you agree that German soldiers were heroes too…
As an Air Force Nurse in Japan during Nam, we received men 24 - 48 hours after being hit in field thanks to men like him. My heart will always smile & be grateful to all of our people in Viet Nam who cares for or men in combat.
Your a blessing to so many people that needed you and you were there 🙏 thank you im only 54 but I'm very thankful as an American citizen
We all owe our veterans a debt that can never be repaid. Thank you for your service, Ms. Carr and for protecting my freedom - and that of my children and grandchildren.
So much better than being on the front line.
Thank you for your service Air Force RN…you are a hero in my eyes! 🇺🇸
Thank you for your service and the differences you made. As a hospital emergency nurse, frustrated by bureaucracy, and competing goals I always wanted to serve in that environment. I envy your experience, and appreciate your sacrifice! Thank you!
My Dad was a flight medic on a dust-off bird in 1968. He has some harrowing stories of the crazy things they had to do to get those soldiers out of those hot LZ’s. He has a Purple Heart and Bronze star with V. Much respect to all that flew over there.
We are indebted to your father and all who served! 🇺🇸
Bronze star with V?
What does V mean Valor?
@@minidonkey8613Yes. V for Valor. It’s an upgraded Bronze star, for heroism at the risk of life and limb.
@@minidonkey8613 Yes. Valor at the risk of his own life,to retrieve wounded while under fire.
Mad respect to dust off, you saved my grand father Russel Kline. God Bless you brave pilots.
MrRagequitnow, for many years, I rarely ever discussed my two tours in Vietnam doing medevac duty with anybody. It always deeply bothered me about the people that we weren't able to save. However, my 5th visit to the Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Wall, I reunited with three guys that we did save. Needless to say, that it was a quite emotional reunion because I hadn't seen them since we delivered them to the MASH unit in Vietnam. If not for our team, they would not be there that day at that wall. Another situation, my lifelong childhood friend joined US Army Special forces when I did. He was assigned to the infantry and me to the 57th medical detachment. He was killed, over there, in early 1967. I volunteered to be his military honor escort to bring his body home. An NCO doesn't usually do that, but because of the circumstances, I was allowed to do so. Toughest emotional duty that I ever did.
@@sergeantmasson3669❤
As a Vietnam war veteran I salute Mr. Brady for being there for us, for doing the incredible job they did regularly flying those helicopters into Hell's Mouth to rescue those in dire need. Simply knowing that the Dust Off choppers were out there, doing what they did, was a solid comfort to us on the ground.
I’m thankful I missed Nam , 68/70 11-B
@@yorktown2203 👍 I am glad you missed it too.
@@billywylie3288 If you were not there, your argument is invalid.
@@billywylie3288 You're so clever it is beyond belief.
@@billywylie3288 Get bent snotball.
MG Brady spoke at my flight school graduation and CW4 Mike Novosel (both were in the same Unit in Vietnam)came along to pin on my Wings. To have two Vietnam MOH recipients at my graduation was an immense honor. Walking out of that ceremony and now after 3 Wars and 35 years later (and counting) of flying Combat helicopters that I knew I was standing on the shoulders of Giants.
Kick ass!
My very 1st duty assignment as a Huey mechanic/CE in Jan '76, was with the 326th Med Bn 101st MEDEVAC. LTC (at the time) Brady was the Bn commander.
I later served with Mr. Novosel in Korea. At the time he was better known for being the oldest active-duty aviator and for having flown practically every aircraft the Arny and Air Force had than he was for his MoH.
It was an honor and a privilege to serve with such, as you called them, Giants.
@Mike Raffphone that name seems familiar to me. I was a Huey crew chief '75-'85 and served with many a Vietnam pilot. Is he still alive? If so and you get a chance maybe, you can ask him if he was stationed in any of the following places during the time period. Ft. Campbell 76-77 and 78-80, Camp Casey Korea 77-78, Wertheim Germany 80-83, Ft Irwin Ca. 83-85.
I had my expert Rifleman badge pinned on to my uniform by someone who had 56 confirmed kills with his entrenching tool during the Tet offensive over the holidays
Mister Novosel was in 82nd med det and Mr Brady was in 45th and 57th CO. Major Kelly 57th med det. KIA
The Dust off pilots were dedicated and brave. I spoke with a medic who flew dust off missions. He is still regrets the patients that he couldn’t save. This was 54 years later.
An actual real man and American Hero.
Patrick.....bless you, bless you, bless you........and all the dust off and rescue pilots of all wars. That a man is prepared to put his life in harms way to save another is the highest accolade any man can achieve. Thank you so much for your service, and for the countless lives you saved.
I met Gen. Brady at a Veterans Breakfast a few years ago during Air Adventure. He was the keynote speaker. I wish I had a copy of the address he did. It was very motivating. Afterwards
he and I had a conversation, and it was a pleasure to talk with him.
So humbled to get to hear this story told by the man himself
Mad respect Sir. Thank you for your leadership.
Awesome! This gent is among the bravest of the brave. MoH, 2 DSC, bronze star. Proof that Vietnam vets are also "the greatest generation" in their bravery, service and sacrifice. Great inspiration.
They have NEVER received the accolades they earned
Yes I agree with you as I am a Vietnam vet too and have been in combat too
I agree our guys, my generation were pretty fantastic also.
Korean War veterans were all but ignored as well
This interview is incredible. I've got chills. God bless you, Sir.
Thankyou. I just felt Awestruck listening to it. It was incredible wasn't it.
Think u may have known my dad Captain John L. Graves he was in Vietnam till about 1961 or 62 he had to have back surgery they were in missiles but I remember him talk about Chulie, Vit. He was in Army. They called him Big Bad John with respect Z& pride. Thank You All for your honorable service!❤😅
I was a grunt in Vietnam 1971. We respected fellow gunts and chopper pilots.
Thank you for your service Sir 🇺🇸
This man needs his own movie.
Patrick Brady is the real deal. I flew Dustoff in 1968 with the 498th Med. Co. (Air Amb) Even then we heard great reports about Major Patrick Brady, the Detachment Commander of the 54th Med. Det. in Chu Lai. Later in my tour, I had a short time assignment to help the 54th and those pilots and crew-members were still inspired by their commander who by that time later in '68 had finished his 2nd Tour.
Congratulations General Patrick Brady for being the great inspiration to many like me 54 years ago, and the many DustOff pilots that have followed in your footsteps. "Rotor Blades are churning, diving for the fire"
hope you’re doing well Dave. you’re a stand up guy.
Thank you for service Sir…you and all who served are heroes to me 🇺🇸
My neighbor had a magnificent pit bull named "Major Brady". Terry Cochrane was one of the wounded soldiers that Patrick Henry Brady rescued that day.
Without men from this era the country would never be called free, freedom is not free this man fought to earn his
The Vietnam War was not about American freedom, unlike the way World War II was.
Freedom is free, by default. Freedom is the most natural state of being. The notion that you have to earn it is nonsense.
@@Peatman I never said you had to earn it. What I’m saying is that the war in Viet Nam wasn’t about American freedom. That’s a fact.
@@Deathling21 I agree with that. My reply was to the other guy, sorry for the confusion.
Thank-you sir! You set the standard! Spent 6 years in 2nd ranger battalion as a 11b. Been all over Iraq and Afghanistan, and I have lost many brothers over the years. God only knows what it would be like if not for men like you! RLTW!
Warrior mentality
Thank you for your service, and for the interview.
I had the good fortune to sit and talk with Gen. Brady a handful of years ago. We talked about the war, family, and ultimately the finer points of flying helicopters. Such a wonderful conversationalist and wholly decent man. It was a privilege.
This guy passed up scholarships to play football so he could attend a college that didn't even have a football team just to be with his heartthrob? As a soldier in Vietnam that's the kind of man I'd want to know was flying those dust offs. He obviously goes after something that he's made up his mind to get without regard for the sacrifices.
You can just tell he is a very Brave Man. Inspired by brave Men. The dust off pilots and crews saved so many men in Vietnam. I watch a lot of SOG and they all thank the Pilots that came to their rescue when they got in trouble.
Great interview.John's openness, and his level of humility despite his heroics running dust off missions is quite impressive.
A true patriot. An inspiring servant leader. A great role model for service and sacrifice.
Thank you Sir!
I had the honor to meet at that time Major Brady in 1970. We were learning how to extract wounded at Camp Bullis from our classes at Fort Sam Houston Medical Service Corps. (The silver Caduceus guys) Major Brady flew us as "patients" and was gracious enough to tell us his experiences in Vietnam. Just awesome
Every recipient is humbled by those with whom they served. God Bless Sir you are a good man.
"When I have your wounded." That's character. That's a mission statement.
The living inbodiment of a true Soldier, Officer and Aviator. Blue Skies Sir
what a guy! and what our enemies need to know is that as unique and spectacular as Patrick Brady is, we in the US have many many MANY MORE guys like him, and you the weak enemy don't.
Dustoff: daring unhesitating service to our fighting forces.
Outstanding...I love these heroes and their stories...God bless them all...!!!
A very brave and humble man
I had the honor to speak to General Brady years ago at the closing ceremony for the traveling Vietnam War memorial in Mary Moore Park in Redmond WA. He was very approachable, a very nice man. I told him my mom had a Medal of Honor recipient come home and graduated high school with her (WWII). He asked who it was, and I said" Robert Eugene Bush". He said " oh, Bob Bush, he's a friend of mine. What's your name, I'll tell him I ran in to you ! " I was BLOWN away ! He spoke at Bob Bush's funeral. Look forward to seeing him in heaven, if I make it. What a truly special person !
In all of my years of following Viet Nam military history, I’ve NEVER heard such impressive or sobering first hand information. This was a fantastic interview. Mr. Brady my you be blessed and well for many years to come. Thank You for your sacrifices and service Sir.
Here's a statistic about the Vietnam war I'll bet you didn't know.
Despite the public images of WW2 and Vietnam the fact is during WW2 ⅔rds of the troops who served were drafted, ⅓rd volunteered.
Yet despite the narrative over the years that your average troop in Vietnam was drafted and drug over there by his hair kicking and screaming the fact is ⅔rds of the troops that served in Vietnam volunteered, ⅓rd were drafted.
The fact is the majority in Vietnam volunteered because they were trying to live up to the expectations of their fathers and uncles who'd served in WW2, and they've never gotten credit for that, the movies and the media have always presented it the other way around, yes after Pearl Harbor there was an initial wave of patriotism and the recruiter's office's were filled but that didn't last long after the caskets started coming home by the boatload, for the majority of WW2 they had to fill the military with draftees, but during Vietnam there was a continuous stream of volunteers, those are statistical facts.
Now think about this, America is just getting done with the longest war in it's history as troops are being brought back from 20 years in the middle east, and every single one of them was a volunteer.
Kind of makes you look at things in a different light doesn't it?
@@dukecraig2402 . Hello Duke! Your reported observations are quite interesting and I thank you for sharing this information.
My Paternal Grandfather was a USMC tank Sgt and was the Commander of the “8 Ball” during the Battle of Iwo Jima. I believe he served 10 years total service.
My Father ( his Son) was a 20 year USMC combat engineer (1954-1974) with 2 Viet Nam Tours .He survived Khe Sanh/Tet. They were both volunteers, and my Dad had shared in years past some of the things that you’d mentioned, with respect to who’d volunteered vs being drafted,etc. my Dad was a Gunny, and was fortunate to have served (and personally worked for/known) some of the finest “old guard” Marine legends from his Dad’s era and his own time. He passed away last month at age 84, and he was an encyclopedia of WWII, Korea,SEA history. Having dementia the last 3 years made it impossible to dredge up any more detailed information from him, as I’ve had more thoughts on these conflicts as of recently. I appreciate the time you put into your thoughtful reply. Stay safe, and many blessings to you and yours Sir! Best regards, Shawn
@@FIGGY65
Not so much observations as it's statistics, little known yet still the statistics.
Another myth about the Vietnam war was that there was a disproportionate amount of black troops, Vietnam was happening right as the civil rights movement was and the US Government was very specific that the military keep the percentage of minorities in combat in Vietnam proportionate to the percentage in American society at that time.
If you notice in pictures of troops on patrol or actually under fire you'll notice that about 1 in 10 troops is black, that's proportionate to American society at the time having a population of 10% black, the pictures people like to toss around that they say proves it was disproportionate are pictures of guy's hanging out inside a firebase or otherwise off duty.
Jocko Podcast interviews with ex-SOG members and the spin-off SOGcast podcast is amazing. There is a Jocko podcast with a South Vietnamese King Bee pilot that is out of this world but the episode number and his name escapes me
Thank you for sharing you’re amazing story, service, sacrifice and courage for freedom 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you, sir. You were always respected by all of us. I was not a natural either in flight school. Crashed on my second solo. Flew solo the next day. different world today. Thank you.
The greatest words that I have ever heard from MG Brady: “Commander of arguably the finest dust-off unit in history, perhaps one of the finest combat units ever.” He was speaking of arguably the finest father ever.
What an American!!!
Thank You, Sir, For Your Service & Sacrifice! And God Bless Dustoff!!🙏 Some Of What You Shared Sounds Familiar....A Dear Friend Of Mine Served In The Last Years Of The Vietnam War & Was Still Serving When The Gulf War Was Imminent - He Was A Dustoff Pilot & Instructor... Rick Was Killed Using His Night Vision - One Of The Just Over 600 American Troops Killed In That Brief War.... It Felt Like I Had Lost My Brother, Who Also Served In Vietnam, I Was Devestated. Thank You For Sharing Your Story - It Is SO Important For All Veterans - Whichever Era - TO Share Your Experience & Wisdom & What You Personally Endured!
Back in the late nineties, South Dakota had a juvenile facility named after General Brady. Many "reluctant" young men took the opportunity to square-away their lives and went on to be successful in their communities....went on to join a branch of the military and served our country well....went on to complete high school and enter college....went on to seek training that ultimately provided them with a livelihood which enabled them to be productive members of society. I wonder how they would have turned out if General Brady hadn't blazed the trail ahead of them!? Go Wolfpack, Bulldogs, Dragons, & Eagles! Thank you for your service and thank you for being a role-model to many, sir!
Those pilots were amazing.Saved so many lives.
Wow! God bless this man.
Wow. Just wow. I have a LOT of respect for dust off pilots. I needed one one day. I’m sure he saved my life. 11 Oct 1969 near Ben Hoa. ‘Nuff said.
Big red one proud unit indeed.
Service from WW1 on. Sam Fuller's experience with the unit was chronicled in the movie of that name. Well worth watching if you haven't seen it
Craig T, it's one word "Dustoff" not two words.
Thank you for your service Sir…you have my respect 🇺🇸
My 1st duty assignment out of Huey mechanic training was with HHC 326th Med Bn 101st Division MEDEVAC. Patrick Brady was the Bn commander. Kelly's quote "When I have your wounded' we changed a little to "No slack MEDEVAC, you're dying, we're flying". Even in peace time we would go on a call no matter what.
Total respect of a true professional! Dust-off Pilots were the best of the best with no guns. Hats off & Salute Sir! I served in II Corp 69-70. 30-year Army Retired; and I remember Vietnam like yesterday! Thank you, Sir! MSG Gary J Petruska ...
Thank you Sir.Thank you for everything.
So thankful for this man.
Thank you sir, for leading the way! I was 67T Blackhawk Helicopter CrewChief from 2001-2005 with the 1256th Medi-Vac of the 34th Infantry Division. Red Bulls! Hoooah!
But your guys saved my Uncle, in 1968, a Bronze Star Marine Sergeant who took sniper rounds! If it wasn’t for dust off, he wouldn’t be with us today!
God bless you sir. You are a true American Hero.
The expressions shown by him tell the story how vivid those moments are still with him as it was yesterday. We the viewer feel the emotions too, this is the power of compassion.
I worked for then COL/BG Brady. Thru him I met other MOH recipients. These men didn't brag about their accomplishments. When they would talk about it, it was like this in a sit down interview. I was privileged to know such men.
That you for your service sir
As a troubled young man I was a reluctant soldier myself. Uncle Sam gave me structure, integrity, and the humility of self sacrifice.
Major,
HOOORAH SIR!!!
Some things you just can't teach. You learn by doing it, and sometimes even completely by accident. Excellent Story🖒🇺🇸
Bless this man and all who served as I honor and appreciate all each have stood to and for our great country because of people like this man
Wonderful life story of a Medal Of Honor Helicopter pilot Patrick Henry Brady during the Vet Nam War. I can certainly understand everything he talks about as I was part of the 421st Med Evac Unit and I became a Flying Crew Chief & Co Pilot stationed in Grafenwohr Germany 1963/4 . That was during the height of the Cold War. I flew many Evac's for the troops that were casualties of training in Graf. Eventually most would be shipped to Vet Nam including some of our pilots. The training I had was the best in the world coming from Pilots and Medics rotated back to the states from Vet Nam as well as civilian instructors such as Mr Franklin from the Bell Helicopter Corp. I have many stories of the time I spent working for the Army and the 421st Med Evac.Unit I was in.. I will never forget those brave men!
This is a very honourable man.
Thank you for your service, Sir🇺🇸
God bless you sir and all the veterans who served during Vietnam War
Very well deserved, vereymuchly accepted! I'm a Vietnam veteran and welcome you home atrue hero.
Thank you for your service sir 🇺🇸
As far as I’m concerned, every one of these pilots earned the MOH. They were our angels from above. No matter what the situation, no matter how hot the LZ was, you’d hear those Hueys coming in. My salute to every one of them. 1st Cav grunt. 68-70
Thank you!
God bless the United States of America!
"To do SOMETHING for someone else besides themselves". Well said. Should be a requirement for EVERYONE!
"Soldiers believe life has no meaning unless its lived for the benefit of future generations".
Thank you endlessly for your service and may God bless you always!!! ✝️🇺🇸✝️
I thank God for this gentleman.
Wow, just wow. What an amazing story. I really wish I could pick his brain apart about Eddie Rickenbacker and all of the Medal of Honor recipient meetings. Thank you for sharing his story.
Thank you for your Service Sir 😇👍👌 Cheers 🍻🍻
For future generations....
No truer words spoken. God bless all of our troops.
This was a great life-lesson video. Thank you.❤
This man and others like him are truly a breed apart . A very humble and honest and also courageous individual such as this man is an inspiration to us all . God bless him .
A true hero.
Thank you for your service and sharing your story. God Bless you!
A great man indeed! another hero of mine is capt. Ed Freeman, such heroism is uncommon these days
He spent the better part of a year lobbying for his CO to also receive the MOH. He succeeded.
In case you don't know...think WE WERE SOLDIERS. 3 MOH awarded for that action 1 to an infantry man.
No, such heroic acts still occur the military has gotten miserly about awards.
I've read after action reports when a trooper is awarded a Bronze Star for acts that would have earned a Silver Star in past conflicts
WOW, THANKYOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!
What a fine speech . Great Man.
You were truly honored, especially since it was Richard M. Nixon presenting! The day mentioned in the citation was truly extraordinary…
True American bad ass...Thank you for your service SIR ✌💛
I am a Navy Veteran and it makes me proud to know that I live in Country with Men like that.. I salute you sir.. Thank you for your Service
These stories are genuinely terrifying - the bravery & resilience of these men defies logic & reason
Thank G-d that the U.S. has men like him to help the wounded get to hospitals.
Fascinating story.
Excellent and informative about Operation "Dust Off." Thanks to all our Veterans who served. Semper Fi.
God Bless You for Your Service, you are a True Hero!
Sir, your bravery is one of awe, but I am sure you will agree not a single coward went to Vietnam and I was next had the draft lasted. Yes, I would have gone because I am an American. My God bless every man and woman Vietnam veteran.
Thank for saving our men on the ground
Realize that the entire crew will receive an award after the command pilot is decorated.
My thought is that the crew chief and medic Both deserved a DSC for their actions that day... hopefully they were so honored
WELCOME HOME, GOD BLESS YOU ALL 🙏
Amazing hero lady! TY dear!
Wow! One of the greatest interviews I have ever hear! Strengthens me in the Lord! Thank you Sir!
Thank You Lord!!!
couldn't agree more with his closing comments , to find comradery like in the military is life changing.
Amazing story, amazing man, thank you sir for sharing your military sacrifice for future generations. I too was a rebellious guy, but ended up in the Navy and it changed my outlook for the better the rest of my life.
had the honor of meeting him.
Salute!
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Thank you for your service
That is a great man right there. Wow. Blown away.
I served in Berlin in 89 just before the wall came down loved it there.