When I was 18 in 1995, I wanted to be a Navy SEAL. I met an old Vietnam veteran at a cafe in town, and we ended up drinking coffee and hanging out. He told me that the outfit he was in in the USAF were just as elite, and said they were called Air Commandos. He was full of stories. After that, I joined the Air Force, and went to CCT/PJ indoc. I kept asking the cadre there (OL-H) about Air Commandos, and they just said that commandos were anyone involved in USAF special operations. I later washed out, and went into TACP. When I got to the schoolhouse, and asked around there too. Nobody ever seemed to know much about what the old man had told me. This was also before Google, and the internet wasn't huge yet. So when Chief Lampe mentioned the Air Commando program, I felt a sense of pride for the old man (he's at peace now).
This is the most interesting stories I've heard in a long time. Was a photographer at McCord. Was assigned to the combat control team because Chief Howell and the wing Commander wanted me to document f the team in action. Those were the best days in my life. They even got me the jump. God bless you all. And God bless America
Yup....gotta have a part 2! I'm so glad you guys bring in people who have the stories....you never know who is going to benefit from another's experiences....
As a former Marine, we brag we are the toughest. The same Navy SEALS do or Army Rangers. We cannot hold a candle to the USAF Combat Controllers. It takes forever to get through this school. Sad that they will be lowering the bar with women wanting in.
@@timbrown6130 that's me. Been a shitload of years. Thought you was running a remax down in Houston or someplace. Hope you're doing well. Haven't heard from too many of the team lately. A lot of them died off. Mostly heart attacks and brain tumors. Scott Winnekers in a rest home in Sacramento with a bad brain tumor. After putting in 25 years of Air traffic controlHope you're doing well.
When I was 18 in 1995, I wanted to be a Navy SEAL. I met an old Vietnam veteran at a cafe in town, and we ended up drinking coffee and hanging out. He told me that the outfit he was in in the USAF were just as elite, and said they were called Air Commandos. He was full of stories. After that, I joined the Air Force, and went to CCT/PJ indoc. I kept asking the cadre there (OL-H) about Air Commandos, and they just said that commandos were anyone involved in USAF special operations. I later washed out, and went into TACP. When I got to the schoolhouse, and asked around there too. Nobody ever seemed to know much about what the old man had told me. This was also before Google, and the internet wasn't huge yet. So when Chief Lampe mentioned the Air Commando program, I felt a sense of pride for the old man (he's at peace now).
What is the difference between TACP and CCT? They both do the same job, don't they?
I really miss those days.Now my Memories of the past will have to do. DOC Magoo RETIRED 🇺🇸 USAF PJ VIETNAM ERA VET JEFF Z. SAVAGE BLUE
I love the old school "pipeline" stuff. And "there I was" stories. You guys are creating the best channel on the web.
This is a great interview. Thanks for letting Chief Lampe tell his story!
This is the most interesting stories I've heard in a long time. Was a photographer at McCord. Was assigned to the combat control team because Chief Howell and the wing Commander wanted me to document f the team in action. Those were the best days in my life. They even got me the jump. God bless you all. And God bless America
Yup....gotta have a part 2! I'm so glad you guys bring in people who have the stories....you never know who is going to benefit from another's experiences....
In awe, and in tears laughing. 💪🏼🇺🇲🙌🏻🇺🇲💪🏼
Like a breath of fresh air; this episode was awesome. Chief Lampe, thank you for taking the time. Looking forward to part deux.
Old school, absolutely love it.
best episode ever!!! amazing stories... more!!
I always love to hear the story behind the history.
This was awesome to hear! Cant wait for part 2! Thanks again! 🤙🏽👊🏽🙏🏽
A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.
Marcus Garvey
I find it interesting that he started out as a 702.
This was so interesting to hear.
As a former Marine, we brag we are the toughest. The same Navy SEALS do or Army Rangers. We cannot hold a candle to the USAF Combat Controllers. It takes forever to get through this school. Sad that they will be lowering the bar with women wanting in.
You had us in the first half, not gonna lie. - A
You gotta get wayne Norrad on here
Who that?
Another legend 🍑
Finally!
Is this the Tim Brown that was on the McCord team back in the seventies. I was the photographer assigned to the team at the time. Try to find me.
@@genej501 Gen - Gene- the dancin' machine! How are you doing?
@@timbrown6130 that's me. Been a shitload of years. Thought you was running a remax down in Houston or someplace. Hope you're doing well. Haven't heard from too many of the team lately. A lot of them died off. Mostly heart attacks and brain tumors. Scott Winnekers in a rest home in Sacramento with a bad brain tumor. After putting in 25 years of Air traffic controlHope you're doing well.
My ex-wife will shoot you my email address to your Facebook thing. I don't Facebook.
ok we gotta start calling A&S the Exotic dancer now 😂😂
Hey guys! Do you have a E-mail I can send you names I can recommend to you to all invite on your show. 😃👍
Sure, send it to info@onesready.com
Titless WAFs and bebe stackers ARE a real thing.
Who spends more time in the water, fish or seals?
I rest my case.
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