Jake McNiece - Legendary Paratrooper

a brief look into Jake "McNasty's" life.

[davidcrowder]

Jake was from Ponca City, Oklahoma and worked for the post office. Most locals never realized he was the epitome of a warrior. He was the basis of the movie “The Dirty Dozen”.

[NHndrsn]

I was an Army sergeant, and in Iraq I had soldier that was always in trouble. He never shaved, was always late to formations, partied a lot, rowdy as hell and my platoon sergeant wanted me to start chapter (discharge) paperwork on him. I always knew he would be a great soldier to have in our side. He was so badass and fearless. He was from Alabama I think of him Everytime I pass thru ‘Bama!

[caffynated]

A lot of men in the paratroopers were like this. My grandfather was a sergeant in the 101st during WW2 and joked about how he got demoted every time they came off the front lines. As soon as they got ready to go back to the fight, he was magically back to his old rank.

[francisvantuyle]

We call these men heroes. Combat is for men like this. They are hell to be around in peace time. An inspiration in combat. God bless them.

[Redeye]

THANK YOU for your Service to our Country. One of the Greatest Generation

[bw]

These are the kind of guys you want in Unfortunately it sometimes takes a long time for them to adapt to civilian life

[phillipgonzales]

Men like him and family members are the reason I became a Paratrooper with 101st Airborne

[pbr]

met this man in Tulsa OK, he was from Ponca City Ok

[Jangod.u]

This man embodies the spirit of the e4 mafia

[whomagoose]

These are the type of guys you never want in peace time. And mighty thankful when times are bad. Guys like this win wars. Desk clerks don't.

[leightodd]

Went to church with him in Ponca City when he was in his 80's. He signed several books for us. He was still quite a character. Loved that guy!

[TB-zfwe]

They already did make a movie inspired by this unit and its called "The Dirty Dozen".

[abidababida]

I read a brief bio of this dude a while ago. He was a straight up hardcore badass….. the kind of guy you want fighting next to you … not facing you.

[augustinewong-pown]

Somebody should look into doing a movie about them, maybe Clint Eastwood would make a fine director for it

[carolecarr]

Am in shock here. I met a man who told me about their Mohawk hair cuts, & warpaint they put on in his squad. 101st Airborne squad.

[mrtruecommenter]

these Heroes would cry if they saw what was going on to our country in the last two or three years

[davidtwliew]

His commander knew what was needed to send over to destroy the German army.

[THISISAMANSWORLD-ohnh]

Was looking for him I saw a WW2 documentary once and he was the only paratrooper with that kind of haircut Even with black and white his haircut standout he is a badass.

[Cruiser]

Thank God we had good man like that, I wish we had them today.

[hangtown]

Fuck yeah!!!! That's what it's all about that Soldier was an absolute badass I'm so glad and proud to have a man like him and his unit protectin