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GEN (Ret) Dan Allyn

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You try to train for everything but locals in pickups with mounted machine guns weren't foreseen in the lead-up to Operation Iraqi Freedom. Dan Allyn was proud of his team which handled that threat with minimal consequence for civilians. The day when the move was made into Baghdad was the longest day of his life, a feeling that was surely shared throughout the unit. Part 2 of 3. (7:50)

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The Iraqi armor was caught between Dan Allyn's tanks and the US Marines. A T-72 attempted to cross over the bridge to lead the escape but a well placed round stopped it cold. The downfall of Saddam Hussein was pretty much complete. Then began a difficult transition from combat to counterinsurgency. Part 3 of 3. (7:53)

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It was a difficult task. Dan Allyn was sent to Iraq again to serve as Chief of Staff for Gen Lloyd Austin during The Surge. After 16 exhausting months he went to SOUTHCOM and deployed to Haiti to support aid efforts after a major earthquake. Then he was selected to command the 1st Cavalry Division and spent some time in Afghanistan. (6:00)

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Dan Allyn was sent to command the 18th Airborne Corps but he was told it would only be for a short while. Puzzled about that, he was doing that job when he got the news. He was being promoted to four star and would lead Army Forces Command, a plum assignment. For his final post he was made the Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, a fitting end to his career. (4:48)

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Dan Allyn, who retired in 2017 as the second highest ranking officer in the US Army, would now have all the time in the world for his family. Two children and three grandchildren now had his full attention. (1:54)

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Take advantage of every opportunity you get when you have the privilege of leading soldiers. That's the advice of Dan Allyn, retired US Army general. He's not worried about the future because of the deep bench full of talent that is there. Oh, and make sure you follow and apply the Ranger Creed at all times and in all ways. (5:02)

Brent Gulick

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It was a matter of duty. Just as his father answered the call when the Axis was on the move, Brent Gulick headed for the recruiter once he secured his college degree. The old man had been a B-17 pilot but the younger Gulick was denied the chance to fly because of poor eyesight. Well, if I can't fly them, I will jump out of them. (5:23)

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The guys in the dorm were mostly in agreement. They'd rather join the National Guard or even go to Canada than go fight in Vietnam. But one student named Brent Gulick had an uncle who served and suffered on Guadalcanal. How could he ever face him again if he didn't serve when there was a war to be fought? (2:55)

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After basic training and AIT, Brent Gulick headed to Fort Benning for OCS. But when he got there, there was no room for the new class. It was delayed. How'd you like to go to jump school in the meantime? Great idea but the NCO's that ran the school had it in for the officers-to-be. (9:53)

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The TAC Officers at OCS gave Brent Gulick a hard time after he ridiculed them with clever lyrics as he was calling cadence. He was dedicated, though, to learning how to be an excellent officer. After he graduated and got his bars, his first assignment was less than thrilling. (5:36)