Long Range Recon Patrol (LRRP) in Vietnam | Larry Chambers | Ep. 186

The Team House

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History, Documentary, Society & Culture, Government

4.7 • 929 Ratings

🗓️ 23 January 2023

⏱️ 114 minutes

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A national award winning artist (First place winner in the 2011 National Veterans Creative Arts Contest). Chambers is one of 13 exhibiting artists acknowledged by the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commission to honor and pay tribute to Vietnam Veterans and their families during the 50th Anniversary of the war commemoration. Chambers served with F Co 58th Inf LRP and the originating L Co 75th Rangers 101st Abn (“Merrill’s Marauders’) company one of the thirteen LRRP (long-range reconnaissance patrol) companies in Vietnam. His decorations include the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Bronze Star with (V) for valor and one Oak Leaf Cluster, the Air Medal with (V) for valor and one Oak Leaf Cluster, the Army Commendation Medal, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Parachute Badge, Recondo School Tab, 75th Airborne Ranger Tab, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Civil Actions Medal and the Vietnam Gallantry Cross. Chambers passion is helping other veteran receive their VA benefits and has dedicated himself to helping young veterans by causing a shift in how they deal with the problems they face after they return to civilian life. Check out Larry's books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Larry-Chambers/author/B001IQUMOY?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Larry's website: http://www.larry-chambers.com/ Today's Sponsor: Ten Thousand Apparel https://www.TENTHOUSAND.cc/TEAM The brand believes in being Better Than Yesterday, a stoic dedication to continuous improvement, not overnight success. GO TO : https://www.TENTHOUSAND.cc/TEAM for 15% OFF YOUR PURCHASE! SLNT pronounced “silent” SLNT.com Keep your gear secure with SLNT Faraday bags SLNT.com Thank you for supporting the companie that support the show ! To help support the show and for all bonus content including: -AD FREE AUDIO -AD FREE VIDEO -Access to ALL bonus segments with our guests Subscribe to our Patreon! ⬇️ https://www.patreon.com/TheTeamHouse Team House merch: ⬇️ https://teespring.com/stores/my-store-10474963 Social Media: ⬇️ The Team House Instagram: https://instagram.com/the.team.house?utm_medium=copy_link The Team House Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTeamHousePod Jack’s Instagram: https://instagram.com/jackmcmurph?utm_medium=copy_link Jack’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jackmurphyrgr?s=21 Dave’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/dave_parke?s=21 Team House Discord: ⬇️ https://discord.gg/wHFHYM6 SubReddit: ⬇️ https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTeamHouse/ Jack Murphy's memoir "Murphy's Law" can be found here:⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/Murphys-Law-Journey-Investigative-Journalist/dp/1501191241 The Team Room Reading Room (Amazon Affiliate links):⬇️ https://jackmurphywrites.com/the-team-room-reading-room/ Intro music by https://www.youtube.com/user/RemixSample Want to sponsor the show? Email: ⬇️ [email protected] #lrrp #vietnam #theteamhousei

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0:39.0	Special Operations.
0:46.0	Covert Ops.
0:48.0	Espionage.
0:50.0	The Team House.
0:52.0	With your host Jack Murphy and David Park.
0:57.0	Good evening everyone. This is episode 186 of the team house. I'm Jack Murphy.
1:08.0	Dave's out at a cybersecurity conference tonight and it'll just be me and Larry talking tonight our guest
1:14.8	Larry Chambers is the author of Recondo and Death in Aeshaw Valley.
1:20.0	He is a former Wirp Ranger served in the long-range reconnaissance patrols in Vietnam.
1:25.0	One of his teammates was a former guest of the show, Ken Miller.
1:29.0	I hope you guys will check that interview out after this one.
1:32.0	Also served with Gary Linderer. So, check that interview out after this one.
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