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).

I love the old school "pipeline" stuff. And "there I was" stories. You guys are creating the best channel on the web.

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

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

In awe, and in tears laughing. 💪🏼🇺🇲🙌🏻🇺🇲💪🏼

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....

A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots. Marcus Garvey

Old school, absolutely love it.

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.

@OnesReady

10 ай бұрын

You had us in the first half, not gonna lie. - A

Like a breath of fresh air; this episode was awesome. Chief Lampe, thank you for taking the time. Looking forward to part deux.

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! 🤙🏽👊🏽🙏🏽

This was so interesting to hear.

ok we gotta start calling A&S the Exotic dancer now 😂😂

You gotta get wayne Norrad on here

@carloscruz2850

Жыл бұрын

Who that?

@OnesReady

Жыл бұрын

Another legend 🍑

Finally!

@genej501

Жыл бұрын

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.

@timbrown6130

Жыл бұрын

@@genej501 Gen - Gene- the dancin' machine! How are you doing?

@genej501

Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@genej501

Жыл бұрын

My ex-wife will shoot you my email address to your Facebook thing. I don't Facebook.

Who spends more time in the water, fish or seals? I rest my case.

Hey guys! Do you have a E-mail I can send you names I can recommend to you to all invite on your show. 😃👍

@OnesReady

Жыл бұрын

Sure, send it to info@onesready.com

Titless WAFs and bebe stackers ARE a real thing.

hear = enemy = wurst breeches $$$$$