Preserving The Oral HistorIES of Combat Veterans

SEARCH RESULTS

my selections

10,684
Videos
49
Photos
148
Docs

Search Again

advanced search

Keith Nightingale

Other Conflict | 2nd Battalion, 505th Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division

Keith Nightingale was heading up post-invasion operations in Grenada when he got a packet of good intelligence on the leaders of the coup there. This aided him in locating and capturing Hudson Austin, who had been behind the Communist takeover. Part 4 of 4. (5:06)
With so many joint operations with other countries, Keith Nightingale believes it is more important than ever to be cognizant of their culture and mindset. This was not done in Vietnam and it contributed to the failure of that venture. As he looks back on his career, he salutes some of the leaders who helped him along the way. (6:06)
Operation Eagle Claw was a pivotal moment in Special Operations history. Unconventional warfare had been ignored after the Vietnam War and three veterans of that conflict, who were also deeply involved with the attempt to rescue the hostages in Iran, reveal the inside story of the planning and tragic outcome. George Ferkes, Roland Guidry and Keith Nightingale each offer a unique perspective on the events. (59:04)
Ken Adams

Vietnam | Capt., U.S. Navy Pilot, AW16 USS Oriskany, VA-163

Ken Adams, along with three other pilots, attack a bridge. The mission earns Ken the Distinguished Flying Cross. (4:40)
Ken Adams avoids a close call with a surface to air missile, only to see it have dire consequences for a friend. (2:48)
Ken Adams reflects on his introduction to North Vietnam by taking a flight with a more senior pilot. As they flew each of their planes, they soon realized they had forgotten to turn on their advanced warning systems. (3:40)
Ken Adams has to eject from his plane during a stateside training exercise. (4:32)
Ken Adams loses a close friend during a night flight. Ken later makes a harrowing landing. (12:48)
Part 2: While the ship's fire rages, Ken helps a sailor fight the fire, but the consequences are great. (6:26)
Part 1: While aboard ship, Ken is awakened to a severe fire. The ship quickly fills with smoke, and Ken runs into trouble as he tries to get topside. (10:26)