A Simple Soldier, Ranger Class Aug 1977

Greg d'Arbonne talks of his remarkable career in the US Army. A proud Veteran and Patriot, he served from 1978 to 1999 with his most memorable assignments as an Airborne Company Commander. Greg served in Grenada, Operation Just Cause, and Desert Shield/Storm, where he was one of the first troops on the ground (1990). d'Arbonne wisdom includes - Lesson 1: Rehearse (11:00), Lesson 2: Speed as force multiplier (12:05), Lesson 3: Be Fair, Lesson 4: Take responsibility (21:00). We also hear about the beauty (26:00) of Alaska parachute jumps, a near death experience (27:00) and the Power of a First Sergeant 33:10. Donations to scholarships for children of military veterans can be make through the website www.lukeleaders1248.com or through Venmo @luke-leaders.   The brilliant intro and outro music is from the genius of Kenny Kilgore. Low Riders and Beautiful Rainy Day.       .