MACV-SOG, SPECIAL FORCES, VIETNAM | Dale Hanson | Ep. 220

During the Vietnam War, Dale was a highly decorated Green Beret who served three years as a commando in the famous SOG program, whose mission involved extremely dangerous raids far behind enemy lines. This unit received more decorations and suffered higher rates of casualties than any American unit since the American Civil War. On one of these raids, Dale earned the first of several purple hearts as his right hand was mangled by a burst of machine gun fire. It is ironic that he became a sculptor, a field in which one’s hands are so critical.

Dale Hanson is an accomplished sculptor who has led a life of adventure and enjoyed numerous accomplishments. He is a black belt martial artist, an author, a pilot of fixed wing and glider airplanes, has flown aerobatics and is a Special Forces underwater diver. He is a disabled veteran and a member of MENSA.

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[TimberLumberJack]

Never forget these brave men and women who fought in the Vietnam war.

[JustAnotherJarhead]

Great Interview! My ol man was also an SF soldier, 173rd, and Ranger in Nam, He was also wounded twice and had a couple purple hearts with his Bronze Star, after losing his Eye, . He was medically retired... and was able to pull some favors & re-enlist back into the war, his story is so rare he was asked to write a book. He died from complications of Agent Orange in 2015, but his book is: Cyclops in the Jungle; A One-Eyed LRP in Vietnam. My mom still collects royalties to this day for it. He is missed.

[randyfirst]

Mr.Dale Hanson is a true American HERO…..
Most courageous soldier and leader, God bless him.
Salute 🇺🇸
Thank you sir,

[cecilchristopher]

God bless you brother, I flew with the 195th AHC, we were at times your aviation support.

[Chris-gfjj]

My dad passed away in 2006 i really miss him he went through basic at Fort Polk in 1953 he did four years full time and 4 reserves he spent the 4 years when he was full-time in Germany he loved the military, my dad went in after his father passed away he left his twin behind and he always felt bad about him staying at home lol he broke his leg sking in 1955 he was in like a mobile mash unit i think he also kept some generators going also. I miss my father i was 36 and hard headed when he passed away im 54 now and not nearly as hard headed id love to have a conversation with him now lol

[briansundy]

I'm not a vetran, and may not fit in this camp, this my first time hearing a podcast/utube like this, and I'm hooked for more..what a great person, and amazing stories.thank you for your service and for the video.cant wait to check out this vets book and more shows in hopes for more great stuff

[dabootvv]

man I can feel Dale so well when he told the story about saying goodbye, such a humble and nice guy in this interview, I hope his guys are well and their families are ok

[nathanfreeman]

One of the greatest interviews that The Team House has ever done. Love the in-studio interviews. Thank you for this!

[richardclary]

God bless you Dale Hanson you are a Warrior and a Patriot

[thetelemarkdaydream]

I'm in awe. The courage, intelligence and ingenuity in that room is off the charts.

[budgibson]

Dale is top tier guy!! Kind as they come but deadly as cornered badger!!

[RogerLockshier]

A real life hero that has written a fantastic book Born Twice. One of our nations best.

[DaleKallio-jkwo]

Working in a loud environment with paintball guns, those people with 'the nerve' for it revealed themselves. All my friend needed was a tap on his shoulder and we went automatic mode. Later in Iraq, rockets scared the hell out of me, but I went to see if someone needed help. Thank you Dale.

[markfoss]

Although a bit clique, just like Hooter said in Blackhawk down, we did it for the guy next to us (family)!!!
Thank you for your service and welcome home

[Nate-vsuo]

Thank you for telling your stories. I never served in the military, but I have a profound appreciation for those who have. Thank you.

[artrunningbear]

My grandfather and uncles were in Rangers who were sent behind lines only two returned but missions were accomplished, they were acknowledged well on the reservation

[MiskiewiczMiskiewicz-nosm]

GREAT MAN HUGE RESPECT FOR HIM FROM FRIENDS IN POLAND. WE THE PEOPLE WATCH BIRMA (MYANMAR) china is walking in UNITED WE MUST STAND MY BELOVED FRIENDS

[jamesgalasso]

Iam 75years young served in sog with John plaster who is also 75years and alive . Our mission was to capture a truck driver to gain intelligence on the truck stops on the ho chi min trail in laos and Cambodia. We went into laos to capture the truck driver. It was a successful mission. John Plaster has written 2 great books about sog and published a picture book about sog . I highly recommend these books. You can gopgle John plaster. Truly a hero he retired as a major and started a sniper school.

[thewholenesshome]

The fact that this man LITERALLY was so equipped that he killed one of the largest global bad guys in the history of modern warfare for America but local police refuse to hire him is absolutely disgusting. I cannot even fathom how difficult that was.

[daveaver]

Every book these MACVSOG SF guys have written are absolute page turners. Recommended.