Jim Roach #2

In the second part of his interview Jim Roach covers his second tour in Vietnam (1969-1970), where he initially commanded D Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne Division in the A Shau Valley and other parts of I Corps. After six months, he rotated to a rear area assignment, but was then sent to command a company in the 3rd Battalion, 187th Regiment and get it into shape. His second tour ended in June 1970, after which he served with the U.S. Army Rangers, attend college at St. Martin’s College, went to Special Forces School, and also worked in Latin America aiding several Latin American countries in improving their militaries. He also served in South Korea and in Germany and was also selected to serve in the elite Secret Army of Northern Virginia. Towards the end of his career he was selected to be the Special Forces Group Commander of Group 7 stationed in Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

[@wellitsherenow]

good guy

[@echoredfour]

So true about the different cultures of a unit. How good a unit was until you got to a bad one. Tank you for your two Vietnam tours it sure seems to be Not boring hihihi

[@michaelangileo2760]

Thank you for your honorable service to our country. It is deeply appreciated.
God bless you.

[@herbertsmith5159]

❤🎉❤😢lll😢😢😢😢❤❤

[@danmurphy4472]

Thank You SIR.......for everything.

[@larsporsena7115]

Exceptional officer.

[@wellitsherenow]

is vietnam the last time oir miliary was great? i think maybe it may be

[@stephensullivan8340]

He is hard to hearloo

[@paulprigge1209]

They must’ve changed it because I have no problem

[@wellitsherenow]

yep all the racial tension came from 1 side