Posted on 12/28/2021 7:08:32 PM PST by Nextrush
Richard Marcinko, who has died at the age of 81, made his mark on the US military as founding commander of Seal Team Six, one of America's elite special forces units which would later carry out a deadly raid on Osama Bin Laden.
A Vietnam War veteran, he led the group for its first three years, and was awarded more than 30 medals and citations during his career with the US Navy.
His direct and abrasive leadership style brought him great success but often caused conflict with superiors...
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I hope he kicks Dingy Harry’s ass on the way up as Harry descends down to the Brimstone Motel and Lounge.
An Auburn man needs no introduction.
WAR EAGLE old warrior. May you rest in Samford Hall.
Literally bumped into him at the NEX on Dam Neck and had a copy of Rouge Warrior in my hand that I just bought. He signed it right there on the spot.
RIP Sailor
A great soldier.
Rest in Peace.
Sailor.
we kinda do it all ;)
I was US Army but I respect all fellow service personnel.
Bttt
Damn, I’m sorry to hear this. An outstanding warrior and one hell of an American.
HAND SALUTE.
TWO!
He put MaCRAVEN in his place, tossed his ass out of Seal Team 6. Unfortunately the seditionist got back in.
Death comes in threes, and it apparently comes in 80s (81, 82, 85).
+1
My dad is a huge fan. He read the whole Rogue Warrior series.
DIRECT & ABRASIVE are the best qualities in REAL LEADERS.
Patton & other heroes know that.
DIRECT & ABRASIVE are the best qualities in REAL LEADERS.
Patton & other heroes know that.
Sort of like:
LEAD FOLLOW OR GET THE HELL OUT OF MY WAY !!!!!
To paraphrase Jim Croce,
“When the bad folks all get together at night, you know they all call Demo Dick “Boss.”
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