All Military veterans should be given the respect they deserve. To all Vietnam Veterans God bless you and thank you for your service. All of you are true American Heros
Thanks Mr Horn for risking your life for our freedom, great story teller. Thank you Ryan for knowing how to conduct an interview, you always ask the questions I’m thinking about and letting the guys tell their stories. Excellent as always.
Many strange intersections with Mr. Horn's story and my interests, influences, and outlook. I had Vietnam Veteran senior leadership in my basic training battalion and company (S.F. Lt. Colonel Kennedy, his CSM, and my 1SG). I recall my visit to Dealy Plaza and trying conceive 'who would really carry out a presidential assassination?' Even Roald Dahl's "Danny the Champion of the World" springs to mind. Marine SSG Clark did a great job with us in my AIT. We had a Boston too.🤌🏻 Very nice to hear perspective from a service member of the Vietnam era👍🏻
Fantastic interview!! Fantastic interviewee Fantastic interviewer God bless. This interviews keep my faith that our country. Our freedom is going to be Ok.
I was thinking the same thing and I agree with you. I came to the comment section to see if anyone else noticed this. All due respect to this man, but why in gods name does he want the US to get involved in the Ukraine? Why would he want another round of young Americans to go die in another country for corrupted politicians?
@@trumanmiller94 civilians, travel, back-and-forth to the bank and their homes in their cars! Lately it has become difficult and dangerous in some places in this country, because they are defunding people like him! Priorities have been readjusted! Well, the civilians are making their money who is standing on the walls?
I live approximately 50 miles from Jim . What a interview. A colorful life for sure with our added bonus FBI tales. Thanks Ryan. Keep up the good fight.
Hey Ryan, any chance you could get an FBI HRT operator on? They’re called domestic delta for a reason, plus they deploy with JSOC all the time. Thanks all you do, your podcast is amazing.
In the interim check out Chris Whitcomb - Hostage Rescue Agent Rates 10 Hostage Scenes in Movies...Might not be as in depth as these podcasts, but still very interesting!
i actually prefer the "normal" (not that this mans achievements/experiences aren't incredible) soldier stories vs. the tier 1/elite/delta/sealz/black ops classified doods. with the tier 1 guys everythings just so classified and too limited in what they can talk about the stories get a bit repetitive and boring imo. usually just intro/childhood/selection/training/generic mission stories they can't talk too much about and then whatever business they're doing now. just my 2c and one big exception, Shrek is a fckin great interview
I was in Golf Co. 2/9. Was there on Feb 5th on 1175. Was weapons Platoon leader as a Lance Corporal . Was senior enlisted in weapons Platoon at the time I believe Lt. Horn was our Exec Officer, When the NVA tried to over run our Arti-Base lost one of my machine gunners from a direct hit from an RPG. The sapper attack the LT, is referring to that night I remember mortar rounds where landing in the perimeter and the Gunny picked up an AK~47 and was firing it right above our M-60 gun position we thought The NVA had overrun our position so we turned the gun around and pointed up the hill thinking they would be coming down on us any second. NOTE: When I was Weapons Platoon Leader which normally is a 2nd LT. Billet or of higher rank it was right after Operation Dewey Canyon and the attrition rate on that Operation was very high. It was great seeing LT. Horn again
Semper Fi, the best leaders I’ve ever come across were all in the Marines. The Marine Corps, especially in the infantry, really know how to build and develop leadership. I try to emulate all the best leaders I’ve had the pleasure to serve under every day. God Bless The United States Marine Corps!!!
My mother told me this story when I was a kid. I'm 65, so I'm lacking details. Her childhood friend was in the Army during the Korean war. He got a broken jaw in a barroom brawl right before deployment and couldn't go. Everyone in his unit got killed. His enemy most likely saved his life. I imagine that he had survivor's guilt.
Hearing his view about fighting for another country’s freedom is surreal. I fought in Iraq for that same thing and never really could put a finger on the ACTUAL reason we were there. Not the WMD, “oil”, etc it was to get that dictator out of power and liberate the country. Our villagers were very grateful we were there for THEM! New outlook for my war.
The Marine officer told the interviewer quite clearly the reason his father was unable to serve in WW2, yet a couple of minutes later, the interviewer asks him just that question!
Ryan did you say you trained here at Rucker or was that your dad? Live by the base was curious about yours or his experience down here! Love the show , I started interviewing and taking down vets stories as well 🇺🇸⚔️
Certainly an interesting career but he started losing me after the repeated references to Audie Murphy and sergeant Alvin York. But us Texans are used to Okies trying to embellish themselves. Would really like to know his thoughts about the current day FBI. That organization and its members were heroes to lots of us through the years and now half of America doesn’t trust them or anything they say.
Appreciate your service in Vietnam. Brave man. However, totally lost me with his take on Ukraine and his view on Nam in hindsight. I don’t how the FBI was during his time, but now they’re arguably the biggest threat to patriotic Americans today.
😂 If you think Hoover's FBI was better than todays, I don't know what to tell you other than get educated. You're a Trumper I bet. Never thought we'd see an American President owned by Russia
@@jameshorn4986 oh wow!! Thank you for replying. It was great to listen to you story. I try to chat with as many vets as h can. Lost my dad about 6 years ago sadly
@@lonnieharrison6380 I had a good friend who was a fishing and hunting guide in Soldatna, AK, who was in Golf 2/5, but I believe he was there in 67 or 68. His name was Bill Gavin and he passed away several years ago.
Your professional now send them them.the stuff...the would mail it forward to next guy....he'll even upgrade the internet service dor that month...but this was rough...fucked it up
All Military veterans should be given the respect they deserve. To all Vietnam Veterans God bless you and thank you for your service. All of you are true American Heros
I love how this man gave us so much detail about the men he lost. Truly honoring his men speaking the way he does of them.
Great interview! The interviewer let him talk, without interruption. Thank you both❤️🇺🇸
I love Mr. Horn's attitude and concern with Ukraine and the lack of total support by the US. 🇺🇲🇺🇦 Slava Ukraini
The man is a legend. Amazing story from a sharp man who's stayed sharp. 2 hours just flew by, get him back on for a part 2 about the FBI days!
Great job Ryan !! Thank you Jim Horn for your service!!!
Thanks for your service!! Everyone please remember the ones that didn’t make it back home!! Thanks
Thanks Mr Horn for risking your life for our freedom, great story teller. Thank you Ryan for knowing how to conduct an interview, you always ask the questions I’m thinking about and letting the guys tell their stories. Excellent as always.
I was air force security and worked with the marines at danang in 71. I spent a previous tour at a small outpost north of Hue city in 69 and 70.
Many strange intersections with Mr. Horn's story and my interests, influences, and outlook. I had Vietnam Veteran senior leadership in my basic training battalion and company (S.F. Lt. Colonel Kennedy, his CSM, and my 1SG). I recall my visit to Dealy Plaza and trying conceive 'who would really carry out a presidential assassination?' Even Roald Dahl's "Danny the Champion of the World" springs to mind. Marine SSG Clark did a great job with us in my AIT. We had a Boston too.🤌🏻 Very nice to hear perspective from a service member of the Vietnam era👍🏻
Fantastic interview!!
Fantastic interviewee
Fantastic interviewer
God bless. This interviews keep my faith that our country. Our freedom is going to be Ok.
after all these years, he's still pro vietnam war... pro US involvment... pro south vietnam? That is the most amazing thing about the interview.
I was thinking the same thing and I agree with you. I came to the comment section to see if anyone else noticed this. All due respect to this man, but why in gods name does he want the US to get involved in the Ukraine? Why would he want another round of young Americans to go die in another country for corrupted politicians?
Because the only job he has ever had in his whole life is with the government. The civilians made his paycheck
@@RockyMountainWest13 money$$$$$$$$
@@trumanmiller94 civilians, travel, back-and-forth to the bank and their homes in their cars! Lately it has become difficult and dangerous in some places in this country, because they are defunding people like him! Priorities have been readjusted! Well, the civilians are making their money who is standing on the walls?
@@edwinsalau150 ?
I live approximately 50 miles from Jim . What a interview. A colorful life for sure with our added bonus FBI tales. Thanks Ryan. Keep up the good fight.
Hey Ryan, any chance you could get an FBI HRT operator on? They’re called domestic delta for a reason, plus they deploy with JSOC all the time. Thanks all you do, your podcast is amazing.
I would like to see this point of view as well
In the interim check out Chris Whitcomb - Hostage Rescue Agent Rates 10 Hostage Scenes in Movies...Might not be as in depth as these podcasts, but still very interesting!
i actually prefer the "normal" (not that this mans achievements/experiences aren't incredible) soldier stories vs. the tier 1/elite/delta/sealz/black ops classified doods. with the tier 1 guys everythings just so classified and too limited in what they can talk about the stories get a bit repetitive and boring imo. usually just intro/childhood/selection/training/generic mission stories they can't talk too much about and then whatever business they're doing now. just my 2c and one big exception, Shrek is a fckin great interview
We need Mac V Sog
Outstanding questions put forward. Prost!
Welcome Home Hero !
I was in Golf Co. 2/9. Was there on Feb 5th on 1175. Was weapons Platoon leader as a Lance Corporal . Was senior enlisted in weapons Platoon at the time I believe Lt. Horn was our Exec Officer, When the NVA tried to over run our Arti-Base lost one of my machine gunners from a direct hit from an RPG. The sapper attack the LT, is referring to that night I remember mortar rounds where landing in the perimeter and the Gunny picked up an AK~47 and was firing it right above our M-60 gun position we thought The NVA had overrun our position so we turned the gun around and pointed up the hill thinking they would be coming down on us any second. NOTE: When I was Weapons Platoon Leader which normally is a 2nd LT. Billet or of higher rank it was right after Operation Dewey Canyon and the attrition rate on that Operation was very high. It was great seeing LT. Horn again
Amazing! Thank you for your candor in recounting your experiences. I think your relatable accounts will help many.
Thank you for your service sir.
God bless you and thank you for your service 🙏
My Barber is Vietnamese too! DaNang REMF 1971.
Another great interview, Ryan. I look forward to every one! This guy is something special! Tough guy, indeed! No snowflake here!
Semper Fi, the best leaders I’ve ever come across were all in the Marines. The Marine Corps, especially in the infantry, really know how to build and develop leadership. I try to emulate all the best leaders I’ve had the pleasure to serve under every day. God Bless The United States Marine Corps!!!
This is history. Thank you.
My mother told me this story when I was a kid. I'm 65, so I'm lacking details. Her childhood friend was in the Army during the Korean war. He got a broken jaw in a barroom brawl right before deployment and couldn't go. Everyone in his unit got killed. His enemy most likely saved his life. I imagine that he had survivor's guilt.
The shoopman story is a heavy one
Agree brother spent 24 years FBI former USMC. Too much time in bad places in the world but interacting with HRT. Should get some time
Awesome interview. I'm really surprised this channel doesn't have more subscribers.
JIM HORN AMERICAN LEGEND
Hearing his view about fighting for another country’s freedom is surreal. I fought in Iraq for that same thing and never really could put a finger on the ACTUAL reason we were there. Not the WMD, “oil”, etc it was to get that dictator out of power and liberate the country. Our villagers were very grateful we were there for THEM! New outlook for my war.
Semper FI!
Great man. God bless
The Marine officer told the interviewer quite clearly the reason his father was unable to serve in WW2, yet a couple of minutes later, the interviewer asks him just that question!
Ryan did you say you trained here at Rucker or was that your dad? Live by the base was curious about yours or his experience down here! Love the show , I started interviewing and taking down vets stories as well 🇺🇸⚔️
if I was to get a nickel every time Ryan said damn I be a millionaire
Semper Fi Skipper!
Certainly an interesting career but he started losing me after the repeated references to Audie Murphy and sergeant Alvin York. But us Texans are used to Okies trying to embellish themselves. Would really like to know his thoughts about the current day FBI. That organization and its members were heroes to lots of us through the years and now half of America doesn’t trust them or anything they say.
The reference to York and Murphy referred to growing up hunting, fishing, and shooting.🤠
Get tested for AADD and autism. It’s more prevalent than we’ve been led to believe.
Appreciate your service in Vietnam. Brave man. However, totally lost me with his take on Ukraine and his view on Nam in hindsight. I don’t how the FBI was during his time, but now they’re arguably the biggest threat to patriotic Americans today.
😂 If you think Hoover's FBI was better than todays, I don't know what to tell you other than get educated. You're a Trumper I bet. Never thought we'd see an American President owned by Russia
Remember the coal minor , the low class labor folk who actually fought the wars. Came home and were crapped on.
What unit was he with ? My father was Mike 3/5 attached to 3rdMarDiv 68-69
Hi Bud,
When I was in 3rd Mar Div, I was with Golf Company, 2/9.
Jim Horn
@@jameshorn4986 oh wow!! Thank you for replying. It was great to listen to you story. I try to chat with as many vets as h can. Lost my dad about 6 years ago sadly
@@jameshorn4986 Wow I was in Golf 2/5 1969 Semper Fi
@@lonnieharrison6380 I had a good friend who was a fishing and hunting guide in Soldatna, AK, who was in Golf 2/5, but I believe he was there in 67 or 68. His name was Bill Gavin and he passed away several years ago.
@@jameshorn4986 Did you know a Mustang Captain name Pulah or Finlayson ( sp). They were my Co's in 69
This guy was in the rear with the gear.
Sorry, but A Shau, Mutters Ridge, Route 9, Cua Viet, etc. are anywhere but in the rear.
Suggest a better map in order to get a clue.
@@jameshorn4986 I wonder how the Rebel knows anything about where you were? I did RVN '66-'67, E/2/1, what unit were you in?
@@boondocker7964 I was in Golf 2/9, 3rdMarDiv Rebel obviously didn't listen to much of the interview.
9 th Marines in the rear? You must not be a vet rebel go hump somebody else's leg dude
👍💯🇺🇲
Your professional now send them them.the stuff...the would mail it forward to next guy....he'll even upgrade the internet service dor that month...but this was rough...fucked it up