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Changiz Lahidji

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It's tough to be a Green Beret. Changiz has broken both legs and dislocated his shoulder, among other injuries. Even the extreme training is dangerous, like the high altitude parachute jumps for which he set a record. He spent time in Haiti and Grenada and was in Somalia when the Blackhawk Down incident occurred. (5:56)

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After retiring from the Army, Green Beret Changiz Lahidji worked for the State Department. In both Iraq and Afghanistan, he continued to use his talents to counter terrorists. He was nearly killed when his helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan. (4:24)

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Retired Green Beret Changiz Lahidji was working security at Lockheed-Martin when the 9/11 attacks shocked the nation. He immediately resigned and started working his contacts to get involved. (6:37)

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When Green Beret Changiz Lahidji was in the Philippines during the coup there, he encountered the men of SEAL Team 6. He did not appreciate their swagger. (2:06)

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Former Green Beret Changiz Lahidji reflects on his long career. Not only was he the first Muslim Green Beret, he was also the longest serving special forces soldier in history. They told him he had PTSD. It was news to him. (6:13)

Chapman Hale

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After Pearl Harbor, Chapman Hale enlists in the US Army Air Corps. He is sent to Maxwell Field near Montgomery Alabama for Pilot Training. (8:56)

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Chapman Hale is introduced to the B-25 Bomber as he begins Pilot training for low level bombing Missions. He is assigned to the 341st Bomb Group (7:06)

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Upon completion of B-25 Bomber Training, Chapman Hale begins a trip to his duty station in China, Burma and India. He is assigned to the 341st Bomb Group. Chapman describes the number of refueling stops required to reach his final destination. In addition, he describes the various cultures he encounters. (13:41)

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Flying the B-25 Bomber to his duty station with the 341st Bomb Group, Chapman Hale describes flying over the Himalayan Mountain range. He visits the Taj Mahal and tells about the precious jewels embedded into its facade. He also mentions a difficult crew member who drinks too much. (8:08)

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Arriving at his duty station at the 341st Bomb Group, Chapman Hale is assigned to the 22nd Bomb Squadron. Chapman, discusses how poor food caused weight loss and diarrhea among the troops. (4:18)