Col. Keith Nightingale, (Ret.), Special Forces Veteran and Author of 'Phoenix Rising'
SOFREP Radio
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🗓️ 25 May 2024
⏱️ 55 minutes
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Summary
Col. Keith Nightingale, USA (Ret.) served for 25 years with notable roles in commanding airborne units and especially in operating with special operations forces. He was involved in some of the most significant military operations of his time, including actions during the Vietnam War, the Iran Hostage Rescue Mission (Operation Eagle Claw), and the invasion of Grenada (Operation Urgent Fury).
Colonel Nightingale shares behind-the-scenes insights into his operations in Latin America, from having the host nation join the AWACS to target illegal drug labs to battling drug cartels in countries like Nicaragua, Colombia, and Panama. He also talks about snippets of his book 'Phoenix Rising' and how the US failure in Iran led to the continuation and development of special forces into what it is today.
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| 1:30.0 | Colonel Keith nightingale and I have Colonel Keith nightingale. And I have Colonel Keith Nightingale here today on the show, Jim, |
| 1:37.4 | and this is for you, bro, okay? |
| 1:39.2 | We, I know Jim is a mutual friend of ours, Keith. |
| 1:44.1 | And welcome to the show Keith. |
| 1:46.8 | Hey, my pleasure to be here, fire away. |
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