Love the Crossed Rifles, Ranger Class Jan 1969

Jim Colligan shares stories of Viet Nam, 1969. Thank you Ranger Colligan for your service to America. 1LT Colligan served as an Infantry Platoon Leader and then as a 23 year old Company Commander with the 4th Infantry Division, responsible for the Central Highlands sector of the war. Among the many valuable lessons learned, Jim tells us about the joys of being a "Winter Ranger" (5:50), the Every Day's a Tuesday mindset (12:35), the proper Spit Shine technique (24:00), Race Cars (28:20) and Business tips (29:20).   This episode was sponsored by the New England Chapter of the US Army Ranger Association (USARA). NEC-USARA, in association with www.lukeleaders1248.com is raising funds for educational scholarships for children of Army Rangers. You can donate to this charity thru the website or Venmo @luke-leaders The intro and outro music is from the brilliant licks of the "master" Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.