Vietnam Cobra Pilot’s Shocking War Story

Robert Jackson joined the Oregon National Guard in 1963 and served for six years before volunteering for active duty in the Army in 1969. After completing flight school and getting certified in the AH-1 Cobra, Jackson deployed to Vietnam where he joined Charlie Troop, 16th Cavalry. After his twelve-month tour in Vietnam, he returned to the Oregon and remained with the National Guard, retiring at the rank of Major in 1990.

[davidforsythe]

A true hero. Humble, factual, there for his men. Respects from Canada Sir

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Matter of fact about an unbelievable day and courage

[nolongerblocked]

This what a hero looks like! He's not seeking glory or attention, he's just doing what needs done no matter the situation. Respect to you sir🫡🇺🇸

[ThomasGumersell]

Thank you for your service Captain Jackson. During the Vietnam War as a Cobra Pilot. This video described one combat mission you flew over the course of a day. Truly you were deserving of the DFC. 💪🙏

[Cary-smwu]

Should make a movie about this guy! Definitely a Hero! Thank you Sir. Thanks for sharing. Thanks for your sacrifice and service of perfection...🇺🇸...My step Father was a Air Born Ranger in Vietnam. Came back to Ohio and worked for Ford. He retired and two years later died from Agent Orange. I was in the Army I never seen any war time. Thank God...🇺🇸

[rodenyhasey]

Thank you sir for serving our country Mike my cousin was over there at that time and you might have been one of the guys that saved his life you know it's sad because he has nightmares that never end thank you for your service and your bravery I love your stories please keep posting them we love to hear them❤

[mrtruecommenter]

Very proud that we had had such wonderful people in the military thanks for everything

[KittyM]

Thank you, sir, for your service❤My father was also a combat helicopter pilot in Vietnam. My father was the bravest man I've ever met. I miss my hero dearly 🇺🇲

[lawnmanmartinfan]

Thank you sir for your service and sacrifice for our country 🇺🇸❤️

[mikethompson]

back in the 80s I used to boardgame with a guy that was airborne in Nam. He told me a quick story about a Cobra that flew down a road between the trees strafing enemy infantry the hole time. Seems that pilot saved his life.

[butchfoundos]

You saved us at TET. Thank you brother!

[johnspink]

Thank you for your service. You definitely are the epitome of a hero. God bless you for helping those soldiers on the ground.

[geridannels]

Thank you for your service Sir, glad you made it home. Blessings to you and your family

[tomcole]

It what you do without thinking about it, taking care of your team not worried about what happens to you....Heroes

[BillSnyder-dm]

Thanks For Your Service Sir And God Bless You All Amen 🙏 Thanks 🙏

[lyngruen]

My heart swells with pride for our military men and women 🇺🇸🫡 I appreciate all of you ❤️

My dad served 30 years USAF ... WWII, KOREAN 2X AND VIETNAM WAR. Ret. CMSGT and passed due to A/O complications in 2013. 🇺🇸🫡❤️
You are ALL HEROES IN MY BOOK. God bless you.

Texas Nana
Psalm 91

[ejsocci]

Welcome home and thank you so much for your service, 👊🏻🇺🇸

[JDLarge]

Thank you for your service and welcome home brother.🫡

[CurtisBennett-gvxs]

I was fortunate to do all kinds of flying with work we did but that didn't include war. Thank you for your service.and sharing it with us.

[lornehargis]

Thank you for your service Captain Jackson