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In this episode, I sit down with Dale Hansen, a Vietnam War veteran and former MACV-SOG operator who completed three harrowing tours behind enemy lines. We dive into his early life, the spiritual convictions that shaped him from age five, and his journey from a theology student to joining Special Forces. Dale details the high-risk missions, including POW snatches and intelligence gathering deep in Laos and Cambodia, and how his innovation helped pioneer the 30-round magazine for the CAR-15. We also explore his post-war life as a martial artist, sculptor, and pastor, and the unshakable faith that helped him survive the trauma of combat.
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