Combat Diver Foundation

In the not so distant future... The ocean heroes... Will be honored in a unique place... #VCDM https://lnkd.in/eY_6AEFa #CombatDiver #SOF

Combat Diver History Wayne Fisk edition: 3/x #CombatDiver #Pararescue #PJ OPERATION IVORY COAST In 1970, Fisk served as a medic during the daring raid on the Son Tay Prisoner of War Camp in North Vietnam for which he earned his first Silver Star. The Son Tay raid was one of the most complex and dangerous missions of the war. It laid the groundwork for future joint operations by serving as a model of organization, cooperation, and flexible execution. The National Museum of the United States Air Force summarized the Son Tay Raid as follows: "The objective was the rescue of 55 POWs from Son Tay, only 23 miles west of Hanoi. On the night of Nov. 20, 1970, the raiding force of six helicopters, two large support aircraft, and five small attack planes took off from Thailand carrying 56 Green Beret assaulters. The raiders approached Son Tay at low level, arriving at about 2:18 a.m. The area was lit with flares, and the first helicopter over the camp destroyed guard towers with a hail of mini-gun fire. The next helicopter crash landed in the middle of the camp, chewing up trees with its blades while a third helicopter landed outside the camp, firing on barracks and delivering more assaulters. Meanwhile, the fourth helicopter had mistakenly landed at a similar compound nearby. There, Green Berets found themselves in a firefight, but suffered no casualties. The unexpected turn of events forced the elements to exchange roles, a scenario they rehearsed many times. The raiders found the camp held no POWs and reported "negative items" on the radio. The raid had taken 27 minutes. All 56 Army personnel plus the air crews returned safely. Despite rescuing no prisoners, the raid caused North Vietnam to gather POWs in fewer locations. POW morale soared. Later, one recalled that "...the Son Tay rescue attempt dispelled all doubt: We were not forgotten!!" The daring raid so close to Hanoi demonstrated that the U.S. had the will to ensure POW well-being." ...To be continued Join us as we set sail with Wayne on the CDF Winter Cruise this December. Tickets are going fast so get yours today. https://lnkd.in/eBs474qs #History #SOF

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"Black People Can't Swim" ...by U.S. Army Combat Diver Damone Brown...Is out TOMORROW!! "Achieve what you have been told you cannot” One percent of the U.S. Army are Special Forces (Green Berets), one percent of that one percent are Special Forces Combat Divers, and even fewer of those #CombatDivers are black. Despite being told that he couldn’t do it, Damone Brown, MDIV, MBA, PMP rejected the stereotype that black people can’t swim and graduated from the Army’s most physically and mentally demanding course. In Black People Can’t Swim, follow Damone’s journey through Special Forces #CombatDiver training as he draws from his special operations experience and faith to fight fear and overcome failure along the way to becoming an elite Combat Diver! #SOF #Faith #Inspiration

You've been waiting for this! Tickets for the CDF Winter Cruise are now available! Join us on 13 December 2024 in Key West for the second annual CDF Winter Cruise. This year's special guest is none other than hashtag #Pararescue legend, Chief Master Sergeant Wayne Fisk! Wayne was not only the last US Service Member to see combat in SE Asia during the Vietnam era, he was one of the most celebrated. Rescuer of the SS Mayaguez, Son Tay Raider, and veteran of the Apollo program, Wayne's life is like a star-spangled action movie. You won't want to miss it. The event will include a private reception for Chief Fisk and our guests followed by a sunset cruise on General Patton's yacht, the When & If. The following day we may have an Army-Navy game event (TBD). Cruise packages for two are extremely limited so don't delay, get yours today! https://lnkd.in/esjituPc #SOF #CombatDiver #History #KeyWest

Great week at #SOFWeek. Thanks to the MG Chrystal of the DoD Vietnam War Commemoration for attending our humble event and recognizing some of our heroes. #SOF #CombatDiver

Was a great first day at #SOFWeek Be sure to join us tomorrow night for our SOF Week Reception & Fundraiser. 7-9 PM at Harpoon Harry's right next to the convention center. Special thanks to our sponsors Vatn Systems and The Linux Foundation!

SOF Week is Coming! 💥 We'll be at BOOTH #3651 with lots of great CDF gear! Pick up a raffle ticket or two for the AMAZING Invader Girl Combat Diver acrylic-on-canvas piece we'll be auctioning off at our Reception & Fundraiser at Harpoon Harry's on the 8th! See our fantastic auction items! 🗡️⛵️🪙 Stop by and learn all about our programs: -Deep Dive 2024 Combat Diver Reunion -CDF Membership -Commemorative Art -Corporate Partnership -Museum Patronage www.combatdiver.org/events #SOF #SOFWeek2024 #SOFWeek #CombatDiver #History Global SOF Foundation

Combat Diver History: Wayne Fisk Edition In 1986, Fisk became the first director of the AFEHRI at the Maxwell AFB- Gunter Annex in Montgomery, Alabama. The mission of the institute is to preserve the rich and dramatic story of Airmen from the earliest days to the present.

Combat Diver History: Wayne Fisk Edition “As long as I have the means to help people, then I’m going to do it. I can’t see where the humanitarian efforts of an individual should be limited to a flag, a country, or an ideology.” In 1976, Fisk was stationed at Clark AFB in the Republic of the Philippines. There, his humanitarian efforts saved and impacted many lives. Some of these efforts were recounted in an article in the U.S. Air Force’s Airman magazine in 1980: [Fisk] heard from a friend about a young girl supposedly dying of leukemia. He examined her and sensed her illness had been misdiagnosed. Her parents told Fisk they didn't have the money to move her to a larger hospital for proper treatment. The young girl was deteriorating rapidly. Fisk paid her bill. “We got her into a larger facility and discovered she didn't have leukemia; it was an extreme case of intestinal worms,” said Fisk. “She was literally bleeding to death . Thirty days later she was back to normal.” He began journeying into mountain villages, carrying sacks of rice to poor families. One day he noticed a young girl limping. Her feet were horribly infected. With her parents' permission, he gave her massive doses of antibiotics for seven days. In a week she was well. She could walk again. He hiked back to the village with her and bought the whole village shoes. Another time, he found a woman with a goiter so bad he knew it would kill her if something was not done. He arranged an operation for her and again paid the bill. Once, a baby from another village fell into a campfire and suffered third-degree burns. By then, the tribespeople had heard of the American in a blue uniform who would help them. MSgt. Fisk was summoned. Day by day he nursed the baby back to health. #usnavy #DidYouKnow #CombatDiver #wintercruise #goarmy #keywest #usmc #SOF #usairforce