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2026-03-03 -Obits-

Nevada Army veteran who inspired RAMBO dies aged 87

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Posted by Skidmark 2026-03-03 00:00|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [1773 views ] Top

1 As a civilian, Gritz was involved in a (non-US Gov't sponsored) attempt to free American POW's held captive in North Vietnam following the end of the Vietnam conflict. Gritz clandestinely coordinated funding, logistics, and communications support from former colleagues and units. The Thai government was reportedly credited with dismantling his efforts. Unpublicized repercussions were felt among some active some active army personnel and elements.

Posted by Besoeker 2026-03-03 00:49|| 2026-03-03 00:49|| Front Page Top

2 The protracted raids he led along the Cambodian border were the stuff of legend.

Posted by Cesare 2026-03-03 04:45|| 2026-03-03 04:45|| Front Page Top

3 RIP. Your watch has ended and is taken up by those that follow.

Posted by DarthVader 2026-03-03 09:18|| 2026-03-03 09:18|| Front Page Top

4
An HRT unit had a schedule mission in the early 80's for a LAOS rescue of US POW's still being held.
It was loaded and ready and canceled just prior to take off... it pissed off a lot of the unit ...

Posted by NN2N1 2026-03-03 11:50|| 2026-03-03 11:50|| Front Page Top

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