Vietnam Special Forces to Secret Service | Mike Drop Episode 230
March 10, 2025
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Episode 230 · March 10, 2025
Vietnam Special Forces to Secret Service | Mike Drop Episode 230
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Summary
As the youngest Special Forces Captain in Vietnam, Bill 'Hawk' Albracht faced overwhelming odds at Firebase Kate, leading a daring escape after five brutal days under siege. His incredible leadership and courage in the jungle are legendary, and his story is immortalized in his memoir, "Abandoned in Hell: The Fight for Vietnam's Firebase Kate."
After his time in combat, Bill served 25 years as a U.S. Secret Service Agent, protecting multiple U.S. Presidents and navigating the high-stakes world of national security.
In this episode, we dive deep into the intense battle at Firebase Kate and the brutal realities of jungle warfare, Bill's transition from Green Beret to the Secret Service and first-hand stories of protecting U.S. Presidents. Don’t miss this incredible conversation about survival, leadership, and service.
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#VietnamWar #SpecialForces #FirebaseKate #SecretService #MilitaryHistory
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Support Captain Bill 'Hawk' Albracht -
Get Your Copy of Bill's Book 'Abandoned in Hell: The Fight For Vietnam's Firebase Kate' at https://www.amazon.com/Abandoned-Hell-Fight-Vietnams-Firebase/dp/0451468090
Website - https://www.captain-hawk.com/
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