Originally published: 18 February 2024 on an associated podcast, Manager Memo, Season 6, Episode 18.
In this episode, Jim Colligan shares vivid stories from his service in Vietnam, 1969.
As a young officer, 1LT Colligan led an Infantry Platoon before becoming a 23-year-old Company Commander with the 4th Infantry Division, responsible for operations in the Central Highlands sector of the war.
Episode Highlights:
The joys of being a Winter Ranger (5:50)
"Every Day's a Tuesday" (12:35)
The perfect Spit Shine (24:00)
Race Cars (28:20)
Business insights and lessons (29:20)
Sponsorship: This episode is sponsored by the New England Chapter of the U.S. Army Ranger Association (USARA). In partnership with LukeLeaders1248.com, NEC-USARA is raising funds to provide educational scholarships for the children of Army Rangers. Donations can be made directly through the website or via Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.
Music Credit: Intro and outro music by the incomparable Kenny Kilgore – Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.
